Throughout the playoffs, Model 284 is making predictions using our PML model. You can find a brief overview of the model here and a full methodology here.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros
This year’s World Series features a matchup of two high-powered offenses and two star-studded starting rotations. Our model gives the Astros a 56% chance to win it all. See our game-by-game predictions below (pitching matchups projected where not confirmed.)
UPDATE 10/25: After their 3-1 victory on Tuesday night, Los Angeles has a 56% chance of winning the World Series.
UPDATE 10/26: After their 7-6 victory on Wednesday night, Houston has a 59% chance of winning the World Series.
UPDATE 10/28: After their 5-3 victory on Friday night, Houston has a 71% chance of winning the World Series.
UPDATE 10/29: After their 2-6 loss on Saturday night, Houston has a 53% chance of winning the World Series.
UPDATE 10/30: After the Astros’ 13-12 win on Sunday night, Houston has an 81% chance of winning it all, and I have a 91% chance of falling asleep at my desk on Monday.
UPDATE 11/1: After losing 1-3 to the Dodgers on Sunday night, the Astros have a 54% chance of winning the World Series tonight.
Game 1
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
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HOU | Dallas Keuchel | 36% |
LAD | Clayton Kershaw | 64% ✓ |
Game 2
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
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HOU | Justin Verlander | 58% ✓ |
LAD | Rich Hill | 42% |
Game 3
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
---|---|---|
LAD | Yu Darvish | 38% |
HOU | Lance McCullers | 62% ✓ |
Game 4
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
---|---|---|
LAD | Alex Wood | 50% ✓ |
HOU | Charlie Morton | 50% |
Game 5
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
---|---|---|
LAD | Clayton Kershaw | 57% |
HOU | Dallas Keuchel | 43% ✓ |
Game 6
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
---|---|---|
HOU | Justin Verlander | 58% |
LAD | Rich Hill | 42% ✓ |
Game 7
Team | Pitcher | Probability |
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HOU | Lance McCullers | 54% |
LAD | Yu Darvish | 46% |