Now that the trade deadline has come and gone and rosters shouldn't undergo any major changes, it is a great time to look at the futures market for Major League Baseball.
As you will see, some of the best prices for favorites to win the World Series are with Sportingbet.
1. New York Yankees, +350 (7/2); Sportingbet
2. Boston Red Sox, +450 (9/2); Sportingbet
3. Los Angeles Dodgers, +550 (11/2); Betfred
4. Philadelphia Phillies, +650 (13/2) Sky Bet
5. Los Angeles Angels, +1200 (12/1) Sky Bet
The Boston Red Sox have been drifting for about a month now as they have fallen off of the pace set by the New York Yankees. The problem with picking the Red Sox to win the World Series is that they are barely hanging on to the Wild Card position and one of the teams chasing them is really quite hot. The Red Sox are a game and a half behind the Yanks for the AL East lead, but since they can't really be considered a shoe-in for the playoffs, then where is the wisdom at picking them to win the World Series at +450 (9/2)?
The Rangers are the main team currently breathing down the Red Sox' neck for the Wild Card position and they are not that far behind for the American League West either. Where Boston has been cold at this important time of year both the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels have been playing exceptionally well of late. While neither team can really be considered a lock for the post season at this point either, at least picking them affords attractive odds.
Right now we see 3 teams as being serious contenders for the World Series: the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Angels. However, since Texas is playing .574 baseball this year, there is no real justification in counting them out especially since their price (not mentioned above) is incredibly attractive (Sky Bet has them set at +3300, 33/1).
Go to Sportingbet to bet on Major League Baseball futures.