MLB's most dramatic odds changes as second half begins
The Baltimore Orioles are currently 46-46 ahead of the MLB All-Star break. A $100 bet on the Orioles would have netted a bettor a season-best $1,759 profit.
Sportsbooks escaped major payouts when fans shied away from betting on the Orioles. Tipico and Caesars avoided taking financial hits on Baltimore. Caeres Sportsbook's book has taken some hits by those supporting the O's. Pittsburgh Pirates are the biggest liability for Tipica. The Pirates produce big payout whenever they win. The Orioles were massive future-book underdogs to win the World Series at the start of the season. Their win total of 58 in the preseason increased to 76.
Sportsbooks escaped major payouts when fans shied away from betting on the O's. Baltimore benefited from a 10-game winning streak that ended just before the Midsummer Classic.
Shohei Ohtani is the American League MVP favorite at -150, while Mike Trout slipped to 40/1. The Angels are 39-53 at the break after a 14-game losing streak and firing of manager Joe Maddon. Los Angeles bettors are disappointed with the team's performance. Bill Krackomberger placed a $1,000 bet on the Angels' win total finishing under 75.5. He compared the situation to the NBA Lakers, who struggled to go 35-47 against point spreads despite the presence of superstars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.
The Los Angeles Angels are struggling after a 14-game losing streak and dismissal of manager Joe Maddon. Shohei Ohtani remains the MVP favorite, while Mike Trout slipped to 40/1.
Krackomberger advises Bettors to consider trends but not dwell on them.
The last-place Oakland A’s and Washington Nationals have cost bettors the most. The preseason-favorite Toronto Blue Jays are 14 games behind the Yankees.
The Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers' World Series future odds have gone from 16/1 in the offseason to 400/1000.
Seattle Mariners' 14-game win streak to close the first half shot them from 80/1 World Series doubts to 20/1000 contenders. The favored Yankees improved from 10/100 to +350.
Sandy Alcantara and Paul Goldschmidt are the current favorites to win the National League Cy Young Award and National league MVP.
