Last Updated on October 26, 2009 11:11 am by Anthony Rome
World Series Odds
The 2009 World Series is finally here as the New York Yankees are set to battle the Philadelphia Phillies in this year’s Fall Classic.
Thanks to the dominating pitching of CC Sabathia, the Yankees somewhat cruised through the playoffs, although the Los Angeles Angels did give them a scare with some late game heroics in the ALCS. If hitters Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada can stay hot, the Yankees will be tough to beat.
Of course, the Bronx Bombers will have their hands full with a Phillies team that proved last year that they shouldn’t be overlooked. The defending champs have solid pitching (led by Cliff Lee) to go with an outstanding lineup that features Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino, among others.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Yankees –190 on the moneyline to win the World Series and the Phillies +165. That’s quite a good price for Philadelphia, which beat the Tampa Bay Rays in last year’s Fall Classic.
2009 World Series Schedule & Pitching Rotation:
Game 1 in New York: Wednesday, October 28 on FOX
Cliff Lee vs. CC Sabathia
Game 2 in New York: Thursday, October 29 on FOX
Pedro Martinez vs. A.J. Burnett
Game 3 in Philadelphia: Saturday, October 30 on FOX
Andy Pettitte vs. Cole Hamels
Game 4 in Philadelphia: Sunday, November 1 on FOX at 8:20PM ET
CC Sabathia vs. Joe Blanton
Game 5 in Philadelphia: Monday, November 2 on FOX at 7:57PM ET
TBA vs. TBA
Game 6 in New York: Wednesday, November 4 on FOX at 7:57PM ET (If Necessary)
TBA vs. TBA
Game 7 in New York: Thursday, November 5 on FOX at 7:57PM ET (If Necessary)
TBA vs. TBA
Posted: 10/26/09 11:10AM ET