Oddsmakers tab Red Sox, Cubs as World Series favorites
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If the Chicago Cubs are going to be the first team since the 1999-2000 New York Yankees to win back-to-back championships, they might have to get past the equally elite Boston Red Sox to do it.
Bovada released the odds for the early World Series favorites, and the Cubs and Red Sox are tied as front-runners. Other teams with a good shot at winning include the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Red Sox | 9/2 |
| Cubs | 9/2 |
| Indians | 8/1 |
| Dodgers | 10/1 |
| Nationals | 10/1 |
| Giants | 12/1 |
| Astros | 14/1 |
| Mets | 18/1 |
| Blue Jays | 20/1 |
| Cardinals | 22/1 |
| Yankees | 25/1 |
| Rangers | 28/1 |
| Orioles | 33/1 |
| Tigers | 33/1 |
| Royals | 33/1 |
| Mariners | 33/1 |
| Rockies | 40/1 |
| Pirates | 40/1 |
| White Sox | 75/1 |
| Angels | 75/1 |
| Marlins | 75/1 |
| Rays | 75/1 |
| Diamondbacks | 100/1 |
| Braves | 100/1 |
| Reds | 150/1 |
| Brewers | 150/1 |
| Twins | 150/1 |
| Athletics | 150/1 |
| Phillies | 150/1 |
| Padres | 150/1 |
The Red Sox acquired one of the American League's best starters in Chris Sale, who joins a rotation consisting of two Cy Young award winners in David Price and Rick Porcello.
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