Perhaps more of a break for the Dodgers to have these several days off before the World Series. The bullpen has been used extensively in the playoffs by Dave Roberts, and began to tire late in the NLCS vs. the Mets. Concern in LA, however, for Jack Flaherty, whose velocity has apparently decreased in recent outings and rendered him very ineffective vs. the Mets in last Friday's Game 5, when he allowed 8 runs and 8 hits in just 3 IP of an eventual 12-6 loss. Across his last six starts, Flaherty has a 6.75 ERA. Meanwhile, the Yankees are going to feel more comfy with Gerrit Cole, having won in his last five starts. Play Yankees on Money Line

The World Series is the ultimate matchup between the LA Dodgers and New York Yankees. As masterful as manager Dave Roberts decisions have been in the postseason, things may unravel quickly against this Yankees lineup. Electing to start Jack Flaherty I expect to get the Dodgers behind right off the bat in game one. Flaherty has given up three runs or more in five of his last six starts, including a season worst eight runs to the Padres on October 18th. Additionally, the Yankees have been clutch in the postseason against opposing bullpens. Take the Yankees in game one.

It’s wise to get on the Over before it eventually moves higher. The Dodgers, who have been going over all season long and in the playoffs, powered up with their bats and sent all six games in the NLCS Over. They've gone over in nine of their last 10 games. And for the season they're 98-69 to the Over, while the Yankees ended up the year 90-73 to the Over. It doesn't matter who the starters are; the bats are hitting the ball extremely well right now, better than the pitchers are pitching. Just the Over.