Cubs are the favorites to win the World Series in 2017, according to Vegas

[True Dough]

Back to back?

The Cubs, who open against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday night (ESPN), are 7-2 favorites at Westgate, followed by the Indians at 5-1 after opening at 12-1.

And here's the rest of the pack:

Boston Red Sox; 7-1

Los Angeles Dodgers; 7-1

Washington Nationals; 10-1

Houston Astros; 10-1

New York Mets; 12-1

San Francisco Giants; 14-1

Toronto Blue Jays; 25-1

Seattle Mariners; 25-1

Texas Rangers; 30-1

St. Louis Cardinals; 30-1

New York Yankees; 30-1

Baltimore Orioles; 40-1

Detroit Tigers; 40-1

Los Angeles Angels; 40-1

Colorado Rockies; 50-1

Kansas City Royals; 60-1

Pittsburgh Pirates; 60-1

Miami Marlins; 80-1

Tampa Bay Rays; 80-1

Atlanta Braves; 80-1

Arizona Diamondbacks; 100-1

Minnesota Twins; 100-1

Oakland Athletics; 100-1

Philadelphia Phillies; 100-1

Cincinnati Reds; 300-1

Milwaukee Brewers; 300-1

Chicago White Sox; 500-1

San Diego Padres; 500-1

http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/betting/here-are-mlb-odds-and-prop-bets-the-2017-season

http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/19049402/chicago-cubs-favored-repeat-2017-las-vegas-oddsmakers-say

[Kingofalldems]

1. I would put a few bucks on the Rockies.

They have an excellent lineup, but that thin air destroys pitchers.

[True Dough]

2. I can't see a below .500 team from 2016

Making a dramatic run to the World Series unless they have some depth in their pitching staff. You're right, the Rockies have some good hitters, but their arms are going to hinder their chances of going far.