Report: Astros Biggest World Series Favorites Since 2007 vs. Nationals

Houston is -235 to win the World Series, while the 2007 Red Sox were -240 favorites against the Rockies

Michael Shapiro | Oct 20, 2019

Report: Astros Biggest World Series Favorites Since 2007 vs. Nationals /

The Astros are hefty favorites in the 2019 World Series, entering Sunday morning -235 to beat the Nationals, according to ESPN's David Purdum.

Washington is +195 to win its first World Series in franchise history.

Houston enters Game 1 on Monday night as the largest World Series favorite since the 2004 Red Sox. Boston entered the series at -240 before sweeping the Rockies for its second title in four years.

The Astros were underdogs in the 2017 World Series at +140. They defeated the favored Dodgers in seven games, winning Game 7 in Los Angeles for the franchise's first championship.

Houston will host Game 1 of the World Series on Sunday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is slated for 8:08 p.m. ET.

Published Oct 20, 2019

MICHAEL SHAPIRO

Michael Shapiro is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated. He is a Denver native and 2018 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.