As the MLB season turns to the second half, things at the top of the World Series odds board look roughly like we expected -- the Yankees are the favorites at PointsBet, followed by the Dodgers, Astros and Mets. 

The trade deadline brought some big moves in personnel and World Series odds, including the Padres, who have dropped from 18-1 to 9-1 over the last two days after acquiring Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Nationals. At Pointsbet, they're down to 12-1. San Diego is 11.5 games behind the Dodgers in the AL West, so it will likely have to win the World Series through a wild card spot.

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Odds via PointsBet, updated in real-time as lines move.

1. NY Yankees (+350)

When it comes to the Yankees -- and a World Series future bet -- nothing matters except hoisting the trophy in late October. That being said, the Yankees really impressed in the first half of the season. New York entered the All-Star break with a 64-28 (.696) record, the best in baseball. Aaron Judge is the favorite to win the AL MVP Award and seemingly everything has gone right.

However, the Yankees were just 5-5 in 10 games before the break and their stars have been healthy all year. Were those 10 games a sign of things to come, or a blip on the radar? Will the health hold up in the second half?

The Yankees have a double-digit lead in the AL East, so getting to the playoffs won't be a problem. New York will also likely be able rest some players down the stretch, which could pay dividends in the postseason.

2. LA Dodgers (+375)

The Dodgers, the 2020 MLB champs, entered the 2022 campaign as the favorites and have certainly played like it thus far. Los Angeles boasts one of the deepest rosters in baseball and although the Yankees have passed them on the odds board, the Dodgers have shown they're one of the best teams in baseball.

The Dodgers have the best record in the National League and their run differential is more than 80 runs better than the next closest NL team.

3. HOU Astros (+400)

Another year, another strong Houston squad. The Astros, once again, find themselves atop the American League West. Carlos Correa is gone, but much of the core remains, and players like Kyle Tucker took a big step forward. Yordan Alvarez is posting monster numbers this season, though he landed on the Injured List shortly before the All-Star break. Alvarez's health will be a big story to monitor in the second half as Houston's offense isn't as potent without the slugger. Justin Verlander has also been dominant to start the year and is a Cy Young favorite.

4. NY Mets (+700)

There’s renewed hope in Queens after the Mets finished the first half with the second-best run differential in the National League and a lead in the NL East standings. Jacob deGrom's status is a story to watch moving forward as it has taken longer than expected for him to get back into the rotation. However, Buck Showalter has clearly made a difference as manager and the Mets are poised to compete late into the year.