I still don’t get why they are the current AL favorite over Detroit. Despite that fact, Boston won their opening series – while all of the 4 other teams have tied or losing records through their 1st series. i don’t think a slight drop was warranted – especially when you consider only the Tigers and Mariners have a better record than the Red Sox right now. They are tied with the Indians, Rangers, Astros and White Sox for their 2 – 1 record.
Odds To Win The 2014 World Series
1. LA Dodgers +600
2. Washington Nationals +750
3. Boston Red Sox +900 (Down from +850)
I am not sure why this club has moved down as they took 2 out of 3 versus the Orioles, and the Yankees are 1 – 2, while Tampa and Toronto split a series.
T4. St. Louis Cardinals +1000
T4. Detroit Tigers +1000
Considering they lost the opener, the Rangers have had a pretty good week. The Angels went 3 – 0, the A’s are only 2 – 2, and the Astros can’t be counted on to keep replicating their 1st 3 games all year, in winning their series versus the Yankees. Yes the M’s are 3 – 1, but the Rangers also receive Yu Darvish back on Sunday. The Rangers face the Rays and Red Sox in a 6 game road trip, before coming home for a 9 game homestand, vs the White Sox, Mariners and Astros. If they can weather the 1st 2 series, they should be floating around the top of the division after 18 games. Wait for the conclusion of the road trip before placing a bet on them. If they go 3 – 3 or better, and the club is still at +1400 or more, pounce on the odd.
6. Texas Rangers +1400 (Down From +1200)
This team takes two out of 3 from Philly, sees The Angels go 0 – 3 to start the year, and the A’s 2 – 2 and drop +200, take this as one of the weeks better bets.)
T7. New York Yankees +1600 (Down from +1300)
When you lose 2 out of 3 from Houston, you should drop as a favorite.)
T7 . Tampa Bay Rays +1600 (Up from +1800)
I counted this all along as the Rays were once +2200, then +2000 and +1800. I still love them at this odd.
T7. Oakland A’s +1600
This is fair value for where this team should be. Had Jim Johnson not blown 2 games, the team could be 4 – 0. If you want to bet on this team, do it now.
10. Los Angeles Angels +1800 (Down from +1600)
Being swept by the Mariners should equal a downgrade in rankings. The Angels must win their weekend series with the Astros
T11. Atlanta Braves +2200 (Down from +1800)
The Tomahawk Choppers win 2 out of 3 versus Milwaukee and drop that much. I know Washington is 3 – 0, but the new odd is quite intriguing. Wait until after Atlanta plays 6 out of their next 9 against the Nats before you bet though.
T11 Cincinnati Reds +2200 (Down from +2000)
Cardinals beat them 2 out of 3, and Billy Hamilton does not look that good so far, going hitless.
T11. San Francisco Giants +2200 (Up from +2800)
One of my preseason favorites bet at +2500 for the World Series. They took 3 out of 4 from Arizona, and Brandon Belt smacked 3 HRs. Tim Hudson solid as a #3 starter.
T14. Toronto Blue Jays +2500 (Down from +2200)
Splitting a 4 game set at Tropicana Field is decent, having Jose Reyes on the DL is not.
T14 Pittsburgh Pirates +2500
T16. Cleveland Indians +2800
T16. Seattle Mariners +2800
18. Baltimore Orioles +3000 (down from +2200)
Wow. you lose a series to the World Series Champion Red Sox, and you go from 13th favorite to the 18th favorite? Manny Machado not being back right now is the only reason I wont bet on this team to do anything in 2014.
The Royals lost two extra inning contests versus the Tigers. They are still a good team, and should not be the 19th highest odd for the WS title. Jump on this odd.
19. Kansas City Royals +3300
No shame in losing to Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, and the funny thing is, their Bullpen lost both games. This is a good odd for KC now. They are not the 19th best team in the MLB.
T20. Philadelphia Phillies +5000 (Down from +3300)
The Phightins win a slugfes for game 1, before 2 1 run defeats and they drop the 3rd most odds for the week?
T20. Arizona Diamondbacks +5000
The Brewers played the Braves tough in a 3 game set this opening week. They went from +4000 favorites to win the WS to +6000. This is fair value.
T22. Milwaukee Brewers +6000 (Down from +4000)
I thought they played Atlanta pretty tough in the 3 game set – despite going 1 – 2. That Matt Garza/Aaron Harang no hitters duel through 6 could have gone to anyone.
T22. San Diego Padres +6600
T24. Chicago White Sox +6600 (Down from +6000)
The White Sox go 2 – 1 in their 1st 3 games – and lose their last week odd?
T24. Colorado Rockies +6600
T26. Chicago Cubs +10000 (down from +6600)
Finally the market corrected the Cubs.
The Mets play a weekend series vs the Reds, before going to ATL/ARI/LAA – and then playing the Cards and Braves at Citi for 7 more. Hello 5 – 11 next 16 games mark. No wonder the odds jumped them to ++0000
T26 New York Mets +10000 (Down from +8000)
A horrendous start to the year. Do you think the club can still win 90 Sandy Alderson?
T26. Miami Marlins +10000
29. Minnesota Twins +12500 (Down from +8000)
They had the biggest drop in odds on the board.
30. Houston Astros +35000
Best Bets on the Board (Value wise)
1. Detroit +1000
2. Texas +1400
3. Kansas City +3300
4. Milwaukee +6000
T5: Baltimore +3000
T5: Tampa Bay +1600
T5: Atlanta +2200 (don’t pick for 10 days though)
Worst odds on the board
1. LA Angels +1800
2. Toronto +2500
3. Los Angeles Dodgers (love them to win WS, but +600 with Kershaw out and SF off to a good start?)
3. San Diego +6600 They should be duking it out with the Cubs and Mets for worst NL record in 2014.
4. Boston Red Sox (+900) They are not so much better than Tampa, that the Rays should be +1600.
5. I have to go with the Indians at +2800. I think a regression will still happen in 2014. Having said that, the website nailed most of the board with proper corrections. So picking 5 bad bets was fairly hard to do. Since I said the Tribe would only win 74 – 77 games, I had to stick with my gut. Nice Start for Cleveland in Oakland though.
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