Overview

• The Padres’ acquisitions of Mason Miller, JP Sears, Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano on August 1 shortened their World Series odds from +3500 to +1600 at ESPN BET.
• The Mariners moved from +2500 to +1400 after adding Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor, making them the second-shortest futures pick.
• DraftKings reports that since the deadline the Padres have drawn 23% of World Series betting money, while ESPN BET says they hold 12.5% of the market handle.
• On ESPN BET the Mariners lead in ticket volume and handle with 18.6% of bets and 30.5% of the money wagered, reflecting heavy bettor backing.
• Despite minimal deadline activity, the Dodgers remain the odds-on favorite at +240 on ESPN BET as sportsbooks across platforms recalibrate lines to manage growing liabilities.