The Dodgers have the weight of expectation on them, but not because they've waited long for a taste of a championship.

The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on spectacular pitching to escape the NL Division Series in five games against the San Diego Padres, and it’s nearly time to see if those performances will carry over into the NL Championship Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers sealed their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021 as they clinched a 2-0 victory against the San Diego Padres to complete their series win.

The American League Championship Series is between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred will be praying for the Bronx Bombers to reach the Fall Classic.

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the season as favorites to win the World Series and still hold that position after dispatching the San Diego Padres in Game 5 of the NLDS. They sit at +170, tied with the AL-leading New York Yankees who will play the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS.

With the American League Division Series in the books, it’s time to turn our attention to the AL Championship Series and Yankees vs. Guardians odds to win the ALCS, World Series and more lines.