BetQL Editors' Early Picks To Win 2023 World Series

BetQL Staff Picks To Win 2023 World Series

Dan Karpuc: Mariners +2000 at FanDuel
With Luis Castillo, Robbie Ray, Logan Gilbert and George Kirby all under contract, young superstar Julio Rodriguez continuing to progress and a lot of productive, veteran talent all over Seattle’s 2022 roster under team control, this franchise is on the climb. Seattle won 90 games in 2022, gaining their first postseason appearance since 2001, beat the Blue Jays 2-0 in the ALWC and then got swept by the eventual World Series champion Astros in the ALDS. Mitch Haniger and Adam Frazier are two names that could end up elsewhere due to their free-agent statuses, but there are a number of potential free agents that could fit into the Mariners’ plans, including shortstop Carlos Correa, who I think would be a smart fit. Japanese star pitcher Kodai Senga is also set to negotiate with MLB clubs and based on Ichiro’s influence in Seattle, he could also be a logical fit if the price is right. Overall, this team got a taste of winning in 2022, will retain most of their production from last year and has room to build on their success heading into the new season. At 20/1, they’re a solid value option.

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Lucy Burdge: Astros +750 at PointsBet
Without knowing what the Red Sox are going to do this offseason, where Aaron Judge will end up, what the Yankees' situation will be, where Jacob deGrom will land in free agency, and what the Mets’ rotation will look like, I would take the Astros to repeat as the World Series winner next season. They dominated throughout this postseason to win the World Series, their fourth trip in the last six seasons, so I think they have a great chance to be the first team to repeat since the Yankees from 1998-2000.

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Brad Pinkerton: Guardians +4000 at DraftKings

I absolutely love the Guardians and their value at this price. As the youngest team in baseball with one of the most experienced playoff managers in Terry Francona, this team won 92 games in 2022 on its way to winning the AL Central and making the ALDS. And with such a young roster without any expensive veteran "rentals," we know who will be returning for Cleveland in 2023 -- and they have room to add in free agency. With a versatile power/speed lineup highlighted by Jose Ramirez and a talented rotation anchored by Shane Bieber, this team will be in contention again in 2023. At the very least, this is incredible value to grab now before any big splashes are made in free agency.

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