Finishing with best regular-season record is quite the accomplishment but does it signal postseason succe s? Having an idea which team will finish head and shoulders above the rest could help inform bettors where to place their money in the World Series futures market. Consider this: Since 1999, there have been six instances in the MLB and 27 instances acro s all four major American sports in which the team with the best straight-up record in the regular season also won its respective championship. Here's a glance at a few teams that have recently achieved the feat. MLB: 2020 , 2018 , 2016 : 2023 , 2017 , 2016 : 2023-24 , 2016-17 , 2014-15 Golden State Warriors : Bryan Woo Jersey 2012-13 , 2007-08 , 2001-02 Detroit Red Wings First, let's check out the odds for which team will finish with the best regular-season record at DraftKings Sportsbook, as of Aug. 2. : +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total) : +310 (bet $10 to win $41 total) : +350 (bet $10 to win $45 total) : +450 (bet $10 to win $55 total) : +475 (bet $10 to win $57.50 total) Currently, , , , and L.A. have the best records in baseball. Let's dive into some of the experts' insight and take a look at some of their postseason odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 2. Cleveland Guardians World Series: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total) League Winner: +425 (bet $10 to win $52.50 total) : "All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor's nagging injuries, which caused him to mi s all three games of the Guardians' series against the Phillies, are a cause for concern. But like its division rivals in Minnesota, Cleveland proved itself by taking two out of three against the team with the best record in baseball." Philadelphia Phillies World Series: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total) League Winner: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total) : "Arguably the best rental reliever on the market went to arguably the most complete team in the majors. It cost the Phillies two legit pitching prospects, but they're ready to win a World Series right now." Baltimore Orioles World Series : +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total) League Winner: +360 (bet $10 to win $46 total) : "Baltimore did a bang-up job [at the trade deadline]. They addre s just about every need they could. That's got to be an encouraging sign for their fan base to improve their bullpen like they did. To pick up another starter, to pick up another slugger, I just think Baltimore won. In my opinion, they won the quantity of trades to really help out." New York Yankees World Series: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total) League Winner : +255 (bet $10 to win $35 total) : "We're already seeing how much of an impact [Chisholm's] making for the Bronx Bombers. The Yankees were desperately mi sing the spark they put on full display in the early days of the season, when brilliance transformed the offense. Chisholm's early sample of at-bats which include consecutive two-homer games against the Phillies are showing that the Yankees might just be able to unlock another level in the 2022 All-Star." Los Angeles Dodgers World Series: +330 (bet $10 to win $43 total) League Winner: +165 (bet $10 to win $26.50 total) : "The trade for Tommy Edman, who hasn't played at all this year, a sumes some risk, but he will provide roster depth, which was an area that needed to be addre sed." Which MLB team are you backing to win the Fall Cla sic in 2024? Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! George Kirby Jersey