New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers picks, predictions: Who wins 2024 World Series?

Mike Axisa writes: “I tend to lean toward the highest-powered offense in October and the Dodgers have more lineup depth than the Yankees, even with Freddie Freeman hobbled, and just as much star power. Once you get beyond the top four hitters in New York’s lineup — Gleyber Torres, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton in that order — there are some easy outs to be had. The Yankees do have the rotation advantage, for sure, but the Dodgers have a slightly deeper bullpen, and the offense to paper over any pitching issues. To me, the key to the series is Gerrit Cole. He’s the best starter in the World Series and needs to shove accordingly to give the Yankees the best chance to win. Ultimately, I’m going with the Dodgers in an all-time classic series.”

NJ.com: Yankees will defeat Dodgers in World Series

Corey Roepken writes: “It’s tough to find a big edge for either team. We can expect both teams to score runs, so it comes down to which pitching staff will do just enough for six or seven games. That’s why we’re picking the Yankees. LA pitchers have had good moments in the playoffs. They also have had some terrible moments. The Dodgers have four shutouts in 11 playoff games, but they have allowed at least five runs in six games. Is it realistic to expect the Dodgers to shut out, or at least shut down the Yankees? Yankees pitchers have given up three runs or fewer in five of nine games. Wouldn’t you rather side with the pitching staff that has not been feast or famine when many runs are expected to be scored?”