With the AL East race heating up, bettors are increasingly favoring the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees in both the division and AL Pennant futures markets at BetMGM. As of now, the Yankees hold a slim lead with a 79-58 record, but the Orioles are just 0.5 games back at 79-59, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.
AL East Futures
In the AL East division race, the Yankees remain the favorites, but their odds have shifted from -130 to +100, indicating a tightening race. Meanwhile, the Orioles, who have seen their odds improve, are drawing significant interest from bettors. The Orioles account for the highest percentage of tickets (49.2%) and handle (49.6%) in the AL East market, making them the biggest liability for BetMGM.
AL Pennant Futures
The Orioles are also gaining traction in the AL Pennant futures market. While the Yankees are still favored at +240, the Orioles' odds have shortened to +340. Bettors are once again backing Baltimore, with the Orioles leading in both ticket percentage (23.0%) and handle percentage (23.4%), making them the biggest liability for BetMGM in the AL Pennant race.
Key Series and Schedules
The race could very well come down to the final series between the Yankees and Orioles from September 24-26, the last time these teams will face each other in the regular season.
Looking ahead, the Orioles have series against the White Sox, Rays, Red Sox, Tigers (twice), Giants, Yankees, and Twins. The Yankees will face the Rangers, Cubs, Royals, Red Sox, Mariners, Athletics, Orioles, and Pirates.
As the season nears its climax, the Orioles' surge in both performance and betting interest adds a layer of intrigue to the already competitive AL East race. With both the division title and a potential pennant at stake, all eyes will be on these two teams as they battle down the stretch.
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