NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ - Sportsbook.com, the world's largest
online sportsbook and casino, has posted a variety of odds for the upcoming
2006 MLB season. The New York Yankees are predicted to lead the League in
wins, with the over under on total wins set at 97.5. The St. Louis Cardinals
rank second at 93.5 wins followed by the Boston Red Sox at 92.5. The defending
World Series champions, the Chicago White Sox, have an over/under set at 92
wins.
The Yankees are also listed as American League Pennant favorites at 2-1.
Bernie Williams returns to the Bronx for another season, taking over as DH to
make room for former Red Sox standout Johnny Damon in Center Field.
St. Louis will be looking for their acclaimed leader Jim Edmonds to
rebound from a dismal 2005 season to ensure they remain among the elite in the
National league. The Cardinals are the early favorites to capture the pennant
at 5-2.
"Baseball is back and interest in the sport from a betting perspective
has never been greater," said Alex Czajkowski, Marketing Director,
Sportsbook.com. "Baseball and betting are as American as apple pie. Everybody
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For a complete list of odds, please visit http://www.sportsbook.com.
Season Wins Over / Under
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New York Yankees Over/Under 97.5
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St Louis Cardinals Over/Under 93.5
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Boston Red Sox Over/Under 92.5
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Chicago White Sox Over/Under 92
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Cleveland Indians Over/Under 90.5
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New York Mets Over/Under 90.5
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Oakland Athletics Over/Under 89.5
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Los Angeles Angels Over/Under 89.5
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Atlanta Braves Over/Under 87.5
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Toronto Blue Jays Over/Under 87.5
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Chicago Cubs Over/Under 84.5
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Los Angeles Dodgers Over/Under 84.5
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Minnesota Twins Over/Under 83.5
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San Francisco Giants Over/Under 83.5
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Texas Rangers Over/Under 83
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Philadelphia Phillies Over/Under 82.5
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Houston Astros Over/Under 81.5
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Milwaukee Brewers Over/Under 79.5
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San Diego Padres Over/Under 77.5
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Detroit Tigers Over/Under 76.5
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Washington Nationals Over/Under 76.5
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Pittsburgh Pirates Over/Under 75.5
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Seattle Mariners Over/Under 75.5
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Cincinnati Reds Over/Under 74.5
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Arizona Diamondbacks Over/Under 72.5
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Baltimore Orioles Over/Under 72.5
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Colorado Rockies Over/Under 69.5
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays Over/Under 69
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Florida Marlins Over/Under 66.5
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Kansas City Royals Over/Under 63.5
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Odds for the 2006 American League Pennant
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New York Yankees 2-1
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Chicago White Sox 3-1
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Boston Red Sox 7-2
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Los Angeles Angels 6-1
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Cleveland Indians 7-1
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Oakland Athletics 7-1
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Minnesota Twins 15-1
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Toronto Blue Jays 15-1
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Texas Rangers 20-1
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Baltimore Orioles 50-1
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Detroit Tigers 50-1
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Seattle Mariners 50-1
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Kansas City Royals 200-1
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays 200-1
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Odds for the 2006 National League Pennant
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St Louis Cardinals 5-2
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New York Mets 2-1
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Chicago Cubs 9-2
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Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1
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Atlanta Braves 8-1
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San Francisco Giants 8-1
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Houston Astros 13-1
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Philadelphia Phillies 17-1
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Milwaukee Brewers 20-1
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San Diego Padres 20-1
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Arizona Diamondbacks 25-1
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Washington Nationals 30-1
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Cincinnati Reds 40-1
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Pittsburgh Pirates 40-1
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Colorado Rockies 100-1
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Florida Marlins 150-1
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