With the 2021 MLB All-Star only a week away, the oddsmakers have begun to make serious adjustments in their future markets. Focusing on one favorite or spotting a longshot who offers long-term value remains the best way to attack futures betting.
Let’s take a deeper look into the risers and fallers in each respective offering at the Westgate Superbook in Las Vegas.
ON THE MOVE
The Los Angeles Dodgers have become overwhelming favorites in the eyes of the oddsmakers to win the 2021 World Series. Jockeying for position behind the Dodgers this week on the overall odds board are the Astros, Padres, Mets, White Sox, and Red Sox.
Boston is one team in the World Series market that has witnessed a noticeable shift in their odds since last week. The Red Sox, who have won nine of their last 10 games, have seen their 16-1 odds drop to 10-1.
Another noticeable move belongs to the Milwaukee Brewers, who, after winning eight of their last 10 games, have seen their 40/1 opening odds sliced to only 14/1 this week.
One team the sportsbooks have their eyes on is the Seattle Mariners, who have won six of their last 10 games. The oddsmakers at the Westgate Superbook believe Seattle’s latest run is not a fluke and, correspondingly, have cut their 200/1 odds offered last week down to 80/1 this week.
LOSING RESPECT
One of the biggest disappointments in 2021, the New York Yankees, has seen their odds move significantly from last week, rising from 12/1 to 20/1. The Yankees, who trail the Red Sox by 10.5 games in the AL East, now witness their highest odds after opening the year at odds of 6/1.
In addition, the Chicago Cubs, who are just 1-12 over their last 13 games, are a team that could be out of the NL pennant chase by the time we hit August. The oddsmakers were off the mark as they opened the Cubs at odds of 30/1 only to adjust to an offering of 60/1 based upon their recent struggles.
2021 WORLD SERIES FUTURES ODDS