There’s no arguing the fact that the 2016 online MLB betting season had one of the most climatic finales that professional baseball has seen in a very long time. When the Cleveland Indians jumped out to a 3-1 lead over the Chicago Cubs, most sportsbooks thought the World Series was all but decided. But in the most dramatic fashion, the underdogs delivered one of the most historic comebacks in the history of the MLB.
In the end it was Cleveland who tasted heartbreak and the only solace Indians’ fans could find was in the fact that they were not alone in their lamentation. This past year, almost every major sports league featured a theatrical comeback that culminated in the losing team being sent home with their tail between their legs.
In the NBA, sportsbook fans will recall the embarrassment the Warriors suffered at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the first 4 games, Golden State had dominated their way to a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. One more win was all the Warriors needed to host the trophy, but this time around it was Cleveland that celebrated the flamboyant failure of their enemy.
More recently, those who bet on MLB and NFL games alike got treated to history as the New England Patriots delivered the largest comeback in the Super Bowl era. Matt Ryan and the Falcons blew a 25-point lead that undoubtedly helped ease the pain of Cleveland fans that were still bitter about the Indians’ upheaval.
So as we begin to enter the better part of 2017, even the most disheartened fans can reminisce about all the history we were able to witness. More so, MLB sportsbook fans can begin to prepare for another successful, auspicious baseball wagering season. The start of the season may still be a couple of months away, but it’s never too early for fans to get a head start on sizing up this year’s futures lines.
ONLINE MLB BETTING ODDS – 2017 WORLD SERIES – Saturday, April 1st
Arizona Diamondbacks +12300
Atlanta Braves +12500
Baltimore Orioles +4050
Boston Red Sox +460
Chicago Cubs +380
Chicago White Sox +10000
Cincinnati Reds +15000
Cleveland Indians +855
Colorado Rockies +5300
Detroit Tigers +3550
Houston Astros +1625
Kansas City Royals +2550
Los Angeles Angels +5050
Los Angeles Dodgers +1125
Miami Marlins +6650
Milwaukee Brewers +20000
Minnesota Twins +17300
New York Mets +1475
New York Yankees +2050
Oakland Athletics +15000
Philadelphia Phillies +12500
Pittsburgh Pirates +4550
San Diego Padres +20000
San Francisco Giants +1325
Seattle Mariners +2850
St. Louis Cardinals +2050
Tampa Bay Rays +4300
Texas Rangers +2200
Toronto Blue Jays +2050
Washington Nationals +1125
Unsurprisingly, the reigning champions face the easiest odds of the lot. However, interestingly enough, the Boston Red Sox – not the Cleveland Indians, have the second best odds of the MLB. Whether that says more about the Red Sox or less about the Indians is up to online MLB betting fans to decide.
