Cubs open as heavy favorite to beat Indians in World Series

[Retired George]

Source: Associated Press

Oct. 23, 2016 2:41 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have opened as heavy favorites to beat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series.

John Avello, who makes the odds at the Wynn Las Vegas, set the line Saturday night after the Cubs beat the Dodgers in the clinching Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.

Avello says a bettor would have to wager $220 on the Cubs to win $100. A $100 bet on the Indians would pay $190 if they win.

Read more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/49a74ed258484032a78b585423c18aae/cubs-open-heavy-favorite-beat-indians-world-series

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Cleveland will not defeat Chicago; the Cubs will. Congrats on your second championship this year, Cuyahoga County!

[Sophiegirl]

1. I'm rooting for the Cubbies!!!

Went to a few games against the Cubs. They do have some really great fans.

[paleotn]

2. Amazing....

.....Cubs AND the Indians in the WS? Getting unusually chilly around here.

[murielm99]

3. GO CUBS GO!!!!!

I am so excited.

[greatlaurel]

4. Believeland Rocks!

Go Tribe!

[Buckeye_Democrat]

5. Goats aren't rejected around Cleveland.

They're rented to clear foliage.
http://www.cleveland.com/insideout/index.ssf/2015/07/post_335.html

The Cubs are playing the wrong team to lift their goat CURSE!

[Odin2005]

6. Nah, the Cubs are gonna win!

[Gidney N Cloyd]

7. I'm so happy they won the pennant that the WS is just icing on the cake.

[titaniumsalute]

8. I don't think anyone thought the Windians would sweep the White Socks

I also don't think most people thought the Windians would beat the Blue Jays offense in 5.

So...both odds were beaten. Let's rock this!! Go Tribe!

[ProfessorGAC]

9. Doesn't This Suggest The Smart Money Is On Chicago

Making the Cubs a bad bet seems like a way to attract money on Cleveland. That's how the sports books do it, right?

[sofa king]

10. It is the end times.

We have two cursed teams who are not allowed to win a World Series playing each other... so obviously, the world is going to end before either team wins.