Mets' Francisco Lindor deal boosts World Series odds

[January 08, 2021]    Francisco Lindor landed with the New York Mets and oddsmakers swiftly boosted the franchise's 2021 World Series odds.

Lindor, an All-Star shortstop with the Cleveland Indians, was traded to New York on Thursday.

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after popping out against the New York Yankees in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

PointsBet and DraftKings responded by moving the Mets from 18-1 to win the World Series down to 12-1. The Indians slid from 22-1 to 35-1 at DraftKings.

FanDuel kept the Indians at 17-1 on Thursday night, but an adjustment to that market was expected before the weekend.

PointsBet still listed Lindor at 20-1 to be American League MVP, but he's likely to appear on the NL lists soon.

At 12-1, the Mets are listed fourth in the National League for the 2021 World Series behind the Atlanta Braves (+1000), San Diego Padres (+900) and Los Angeles Dodgers (+450).

The Dodgers remain the favorites for the 2021 World Series at all three books.

The American League favorite is the New York Yankees at +550.

--Field Level Media

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