The 2020 World Series matchup could be set by Saturday.
If that occurs, the Fall Classic would have a first-time matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves.
Tampa Bay has not advanced to the World Series since its 2008 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, while the Braves are one win away from making their first appearance since 1999.
The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers are capable of springing comebacks in their respective League Championship Series. Houston remained alive with two straight ALCS victories in Games 4 and 5.
The unlikelihood of Houston and Los Angeles advancing to the World Series is reflected in the odds to win the championship.