Spring Training is wrapping up and the games will soon count for something. The 2019 Major League Baseball season is upon us.
The Boston Red Sox are looking to defend their World Series victory this season. The Red Sox were able to win in 2018 after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite being the defending champions, the Red Sox are not the favorites to win it all. They are listed at +700 to go back-to-back.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: March 17th, 11:30 p.m. (EST)
Online bookmaker Top Bet has New York as the favorites to win the World Series at +600.
The last team to win the World Series in two straight seasons was the New York Yankees. They actually went on to win three in a row and four in five years from 1996 to 2000. The Yankees have the best odds to win the World Series at +600.
On the National League side, the LA Dodgers are the favorites to win it all. The Dodgers have represented the National League in two straight World Series but were unable to capture a championship. Los Angeles last won a World Series in 1988.
Bryce Harper signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, but they still don’t have the best odds to win it all this season. He is a great addition (even though it was costly) and the Phillies are now listed at +900.
Free agent Manny Machado signed for a good chunk of change but did not sign with a World Series contender. The Padres are listed at +5500 to win the World Series.
Other notable teams to watch this season will be the Houston Astros (+675), Chicago Cubs (+1000) and St. Louis Cardinals (+1200).
Will one of these teams win the World Series or will a huge underdog take the championship home?
