MLB 2021 odds: Red Sox's chances of winning AL East, World Series

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Almost two months after Opening Day, Major League Baseball's 2021 season has passed its quarter mark. Summer will determine which teams will contend for the World Series crown and which ones will set their sites on the future.

The Boston Red Sox currently lead the AL East with a 25-18 record. After a strong start to the 2021 season, the Red Sox have high expectations to make a postseason push this year. However, they face stiff competition in the division and will need to perform well consistently through the postseason for a shot at another World Series trophy.

Here’s a look at the rest of the favorites to take the AL title in 2021, provided by PointsBet:

Who has the best odds to win the 2021 World Series?

The Dodgers, reigning World Series champions, currently sit as the favorite to take the title again in 2021. The Dodgers started the season on a tear, but hit a rough patch as the injury bug has not been kind. The New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and New York Mets also are favored to be in the running to take home a championship ring this season.

Here are the current odds for the 2021 World Series champions, presented by PointsBet:

Los Angeles Dodgers +325
New York Yankees+700
San Diego Padres +850
Chicago White Sox +900
New York Mets +900
Atlanta Braves +1500
Houston Astros +1800
Boston Red Sox +2000
Oakland Athletics +2000
Milwaukee Brewers +2200
St. Louis Cardinals +2200
Tampa Bay Rays +2200
Toronto Blue Jays +2200
Cleveland Indians +3300
Cincinnati Reds +4000
Los Angeles Angels +4000
Minnesota Twins +4000
Philadelphia Phillies +4000
San Francisco Giants +4000
Chicago Cubs +5000
Washington Nationals +5000
Kansas City Royals +6600
Miami Marlins +8000
Seattle Mariners +10000
Arizona Diamondbacks +15000
Baltimore Orioles +15000
Texas Rangers +20000
Colorado Rockies +25000
Detroit Tigers +25000
Pittsburgh Pirates +25000

 

Which team is favored to win the American League in 2021?

Despite sitting at fourth place in their division, the Yankees currently are the favorites to win the American League this season. Their ace, Gerrit Cole, recently set the league record for most strikeouts between walks and will continue to lead the way as the Bronx Bombers push for the AL pennant.

Here’s a look at the rest of the favorites to take the AL title in 2021, provided by PointsBet:

New York Yankees+275
Chicago White Sox+450
Houston Astros+700
Oakland Athletics+800
Boston Red Sox+1000
Toronto Blue Jays+1000
Tampa Bay Rays+1200
Los Angeles Angels+1600
Cleveland Indians+1700
Minnesota Twins+2000
Kansas City Royals+3000
Seattle Mariners+5000
Baltimore Orioles+6600
Texas Rangers+10000
Detroit Tigers          +12500

Who is the current favorite to be the AL East winner?

Here are the latest odds for the winner of the AL East in 2021, presented by PointsBet:

New York Yankees-118
Toronto Blue Jays+350
Boston Red Sox+350
Tampa Bay Rays+500
Baltimore Orioles            +20000

Editor's note: All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.

Kelley Ekert contributed to this story.

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