25 October 2017

MLB Postseason 2017: Dodgers' Projected World Series Chances Reach 69%

The Houston Astros' roller coaster ride of World Series title hopes continues, dropping game one to the Los Angeles Dodgers and watching their chances of winning the Commissioner's Trophy dive to 31%. While LA sets a postseason high with a 69% chance to win it all, Houston's odds stand about where they did after Jose Altuve put them up 2-0 in game seven of the ALCS.

Estimated Series Win Probabilities for Playoff Teams



The most likely discrete outcome is now a Dodgers win in five games. The Astros' best hope is to force a seventh game in LA.

World Championship Probabilities by Playoff Team over Time


The Astros have a chance to close the gap tonight in LA, while the Dodgers look to pull away. Where will their championship probabilities stand after two games in the 2017 World Series? Check back tomorrow to find out.

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