Top 5 - Odds to Win 2006 World Series

Here are the current top 5 favorites to win the 2006 World Series (odds via BoDog).

1. Detroit Tigers 2-1
2. New York Mets 7-2
3. Chicago White Sox 9-2
4. Boston Red Sox 5-1
5. St. Louis Cardinals 7-1

Two quick observations:

1. This is the first time in years that I can recall the Yankees not being at least one of the top 3 choices to win the World Series. Right now they are listed at 19-2.

2. I think either the Red Sox or White Sox will win it all. If you were to put $500 on each team at those odds and one of the two Sox came through - then your return would be either $2,250 or $2,500. This bet looks even better now that the AL will have home-field advantage for the World Series.