RME JICO Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ah0i...n&type=lgns Just saw this article on Yahoo with the WS Odds. Rank. Team Odds 1. Boston Red Sox 7/2 2. New York Mets 4/1 3. New York Yankees 5/1 3. Detroit Tigers 5/1 5. Cleveland Indians 10/1 5. Los Angeles Angels 10/1 7. Chicago Cubs 12/1 8. Philadelphia Phillies 20/1 9. Arizona Diamondbacks 22/1 10. Chicago White Sox 25/1 10. Colorado Rockies 25/1 10. Los Angeles Dodgers 25/1 10. San Diego Padres 25/1 10. Seattle Mariners 25/1 15. Milwaukee Brewers 30/1 15. Atlanta Braves 30/1 15. Toronto Blue Jays 30/1 18. Minnesota Twins 40/1 18. St. Louis Cardinals 40/1 20. Cincinnati Reds 50/1 21. Houston Astros 60/1 22. Oakland Athletics 65/1 23. Texas Rangers 100/1 23. San Francisco Giants 100/1 25. Baltimore Orioles 150/1 25. Florida Marlins 150/1 25. Tampa Bay Rays 150/1 28. Kansas City Royals 200/1 28. Pittsburgh Pirates 200/1 28. Washington Nationals 200/1 For how bad people think the Sox are going to do, those are pretty good odds. Anyone remember what our odds were before 2005? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierard Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I like the Brewers at 30-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(pierard @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 10:28 AM) I like the Brewers at 30-1. Yeah, those are some great odds. Turn $100 into $3,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 09:24 AM) For how bad people think the Sox are going to do Those people apparently didn't pay attention to what the Sox have done in the off-season. I don't think that they'll win the Central, but I'd say that they're probably 10th in the league in terms of overall talent and have a legitimate shot at the WC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I like the Diamondbacks with these odds. I'm going to Vegas for the 1st round of the tournament, I'll grab a sheet from Ceasar's with these odds and the fun prop bets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChrisSamsa Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 good thing I placed that $20 bet on the sox to win it when I was in vegas... Hey, who knows... Anything can happen, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 11:24 AM) http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ah0i...n&type=lgns Just saw this article on Yahoo with the WS Odds. For how bad people think the Sox are going to do, those are pretty good odds. Anyone remember what our odds were before 2005? I bought a ticket in Feb of 2005, and got 20-to-1. Laid down $20, on a lark, while in Vegas at a conference. Got $420. And it was the only time I have ever bet on a season result before or since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Not to turn this into anti-cub but Vegas hedges their numbers based on the fact that people will play them regardless of the true expected result. Same thing with a lot of west coast football especially USC as money is put on them regardless of the spread. In reality the Sox and cubs probably a lot closer than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 In the last week of December '04, I placed a bet on the '05 White Sox at Ceasars Palace at 30 to 1. I only bet 50 bucks, but I felt like a genius in Oct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I can't quite pull the trigger with Kansas City, those are almost too good of odds..........haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 11:33 AM) I like the Diamondbacks with these odds. I'm going to Vegas for the 1st round of the tournament, I'll grab a sheet from Ceasar's with these odds and the fun prop bets I'm soooooo jealous! What a GREAT time to be in Vegas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(iamshack @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 02:08 PM) I'm soooooo jealous! What a GREAT time to be in Vegas! yeah, I know a group who always goes and this is the first year I can actually get out there. I can not wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 02:38 PM) yeah, I know a group who always goes and this is the first year I can actually get out there. I can not wait it's a blast. Ceasar's and Mandalay Bay sportsbooks sound like a highschool pep rally at 8:30am with thousands of degenerate college hoop junkies screaming in unison, "Let's GO ORANGE". Really, its heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvjeremylv Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 12:43 PM) Not to turn this into anti-cub but Vegas hedges their numbers based on the fact that people will play them regardless of the true expected result. Same thing with a lot of west coast football especially USC as money is put on them regardless of the spread. In reality the Sox and cubs probably a lot closer than this. I'm glad someone realized how it works. It's based strictly off how people are betting, not on any kind of projections or anything like that. Vegas sets the odds based on where the money is being bet to ensure they make money regardless of what actually happens. With basically 2 rookies in the rotation, the Sox have no chance at a World Series in 2008. That doesn't mean they can't make some trades mid-season if we're in the hunt that would improve our chances, but as the team stands now there's no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvjeremylv Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 QUOTE(Tannerfan @ Mar 7, 2008 -> 01:06 PM) In the last week of December '04, I placed a bet on the '05 White Sox at Ceasars Palace at 30 to 1. I only bet 50 bucks, but I felt like a genius in Oct. Did the cashier laugh at you when you told them who you wanted to bet on? I would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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