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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.
