Updated MLB Odds to Win the 2017 World Series (July 6th)

If you’re following the odds to win the 2017 World Series,, then it should be no surprise to you that the Chicago Cubs have finally slid out of the favorite spot. They haven’t pitched well, their hitting has been spotty, and they have a real shot at missing the postseason altogether a season after ending one of the most storied championship droughts in all of professional sport. The Houston Astros, running away with the American League West and sporting an offense that simply blisters the opposition into submission, have moved into that top slot. Winning 21 of their first 27 road games certainly helped them gain some respect from bettors. As you consider your futures wagering on the Fall Classic, take a look at our perspectives on the Series as well as some other predictions from the national pastime.

Updated MLB Odds to Win the 2017 World Series (July 6th)

• Houston +425
• Chicago Cubs +525
• Washington +700
• Cleveland, Boston +750
• L.A. Dodgers +800
• N.Y. Yankees +1200
• Toronto, Colorado +1600
• St. Louis, Arizona +2500
• N.Y. Mets, Baltimore +3300
• Minnesota, Detroit +4000
• Texas +5000
• Seattle, San Francisco, L.A. Angels +6600
• Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay +7500
• Milwaukee, Kansas City +10000
• Miami +20000
• Cincinnati, Oakland +25000
• Chicago White Sox, Atlanta +30000
• Philadelphia, San Diego +50000

Who Could Make the 2017 World Series in the American League

First of all, the Astros (58-27) already have a 16-game lead in the West, with the Angels (44-45) sitting in a very distant second. Also, the Angels don’t have the offense to contend, and the Rangers (17 GB) have already blown 18 saves so far this season. Plus, their offense is terrific, but their relievers simply keep going out and giving away game after game. So I see the Astros winning the division, thanks to the one-two pitching duo of Dallas Keuchel and Lance McCullers Jr, and thanks to an offense that simply batters the opposition around — and thanks to a weak remainder of the division.

What’s Going on in the AL Central?

Over in the Central, it looks like the Indians have gotten Corey Kluber back — and along with Carlos Carrasco, he forms a one-two pitching matchup that can keep up with the Houston Astros. As a matter of fact, with reliever extraordinaire Andrew Miller, the Indians can put together a solid pitching line in any postseason matchup, which makes them scary for an offense-first opponent like Houston. On the other hand, Kansas City has climbed out of their April funk and sit just a half-game back of the Tribe, and they have an offense that can go scary at any time. The Twins are 1 ½ games back and are a real enigma — they are eight games under .500 at home and 10 games over .500 on the road, numbers that are almost unheard-of. Some consistency in front of their own fans would push them back into contention.

Red Sox Are Favorites in the AL East

Indeed, the Red Sox lead the East by four games over the Yankees and 5 ½ games over Tampa Bay. Boston is mashing the ball, and their starting pitching has begun to deliver some real gems. However, it is their sheer execution of chance after chance that makes them such a dangerous team. The Yankees have only won four of their last ten as they continue to threaten to slide out of the postseason race. But do the Rays and the Orioles have what it takes to move past them?

American League 2017 World Series Predictions

Boston wins the East, Cleveland wins the Central, and Houston wins the West. The wild cards go to the Yankees and the Rangers, who I see making some bullpen acquisitions to shore up that part of their game — their offense has the ability to contend night in and night out.

 Who Could Make the 2017 World Series in the National League

For starters, Washington is running away with the East, sitting at 50-34 and leading Atlanta by 9 ½ games and Miami by 11 ½. Besides hainge three terrific starting pitchers, their offensive lineup is perhaps without peer in the senior circuit. The Nationals’ issue is their bullpen, which has a hard time sealing the deal and converting saves, a trend that could hurt them in the postseason. For now, though, they have the big lead in their division and should stroll to a title.

NL Central is in a Weird Funk

The Central Division remains a real mystery. Can the Cubs (42-42) shake off their World Series malaise and push past the Brewers (47-40, winners of seven of their last 10) to take the division? The Cubs sure look better on paper, but the Brewers keep winning. As the summer heats up, the Brewers could wilt some, but the Cubs and the Cardinals seem to lack the will to move past them.

What About the NL West?

Out west, the Colorado Rockies seem to have fallen off the pace, trailing the Dodgers by 7 ½ games, but they are still 13 games above .500, a record that has them in third in the West but also well ahead in the race for that second wild card. The Dodgers (57-29) lead Arizona by 4 ½ and look like they have the pitching to win the division, with Alex Wood bolstering Clayton Kershaw.

National League 2017 World Series Predictions

So here are my NL predictions: Washington wins the East, Chicago figures things out and wins the Central, and the Dodgers win the West. Both of the wild cards come out of the West as well, as Colorado and Arizona square off on that one-game playoff.

Final 2017 World Series Betting Thoughts

As of now, we can get a better perspective of what’s going on within the MLB now that the All-Star break is around the corner. But then again, in this amazing sport, much can change once they come back to the second half of the regular season. Can the Astros hold on to this great season? Will the Yankees overcome the Red Sox? Will there be an underdog that could surprise us at the last moment? So many possible scenarios to choose from. With that in mind, be sure to keep checking our previews and updated 2017 World Series odds once the second half of the season kicks off.