World Series Odds - Some interesting trends.....

Here are the consensus odds in Las Vegas to win this year’s World Series.

The newest adjustments as of August 1st take into account teams current records, time left in the season, remaining schedule and the recent additions / subtractions of players because of recent trades.

Team / World Series Odds
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New York Yankees / 3-1
Boston Red Sox / 4-1
Los Angeles Dodgers / 5-1
Philadelphia Phillies / 6-1
Los Angeles Angels / 8-1
St. Louis Cardinals / 8-1
Chicago Cubs / 9-1
Detroit Tigers / 12-1
Tampa Bay Rays / 20-1
Colorado Rockies / 28-1
Minnesota Twins / 33-1
San Francisco Giants / 33-1
Atlanta Braves / 35-1
Chicago White Sox / 45-1
Milwaukee Brewers / 50-1
Texas Rangers / 65-1
Florida Marlins / 70-1
Houston Astros / 125-1
Seattle Mariners / 250-1
New York Mets / 300-1
Cincinnati Reds / 750-1
Toronto Blue Jays / 1,000-1
Arizona Diamondbacks / 5,000-1
Cleveland Indians / 10,000-1
Oakland Athletics / 10,000-1
Baltimore Orioles / 10,000-1
San Diego Padres / 10,000-1
Washington Nationals / 10,000-1
Kansas City Royals / 10,000-1
Pittsburgh Pirates / 10,000-1

Personally, (and I'm not telling you to mortgage the house and go place a bet) I think you get great odds on the Phillies @ 6-1. I’m surprised that they are not 3-1 along with the Yankees (but that’s just me.)

P.S. – Some of the more trendy picks by gaming professionals I know are going on teams with spectacular odds. If you want to have some fun and get a real bang for your buck, some real smart guys are plunking money down on the Angels, Rays, Rockies and Giants. As for me, in full disclosure I’ve plunked some down on the Phillies and Rockies. - Robert Fairchild

Robert Fairchild is a professional sports gaming professional. He legally wages on professional and collegiate sporting events for a living. Robert is NOT suggesting that you quit your day job and try to wager on sports for a living. He is contributing his thoughts and experience to assist you in a recreational activity that you as an informed adult may choose to take part in. Robert will NOT give specific wagering advice on any particular proposition in this forum.