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Another week has passed – and it is time to get serious in our World Series picks.

To start off, I have eliminated 13 teams from the chance to win a World Series.  These clubs include: BOS/CWS/MIN/TEX/HOU/PHI/NYM/COL/SD/ARI/CIN/CHC/TB.

Miami is very close to being put on that list.  Tampa Bay is 9.5 Games Behind the playoff bar, and simply have too many teams to pass to even qualify for the 2nd Wild Card.

I had yet another wicked week of picking value, going 4 – 1, and only suffering a loss because I picked the Jays to go up in their odds.  They were only my 5th favorite on the list.

To my surprise, the Mariners have gone up in the odds, despite being just 3 – 5 in their last 8 games.  Oakland finally fell out of the favorites spot for the 1st time in months.  I was right on this one too.

I also had the fall of the Brew Crew last week.  I did get thwarted on a winning week by the Giants reeling off a 7 – 1 record in their last 8 games.

Kansas City moved up as a favorite as well, but that was a fluke coming off a losing week of baseball.  Still I will take the win.  They are still tied for 9th in odds with San Francisco.

The Royals have a better chance of winning the AL Central, than the Giants have in catching the Dodgers in the NL West.  Having said that, the Giants have taken a nice lead on the 1st position in the Wild Card.

I am still not hot on Milwaukee, and figure them to drop right out of the Central – and fully expect Atlanta to come up for the 2nd Wild Card slot now.

The Cardinals are in  great shape to make another September run with Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and I am locking them down as my favorite pick this week for value. KC is #2 on my faves list.

Baltimore should be rated higher for the very reason they own the biggest division lead.

Finally I like the longshot odd for the Blue Jays.  Out of the teams outside the periphery of the Wild Card Race, these guys are probably the most capable of stringing a lot of wins if their offense becomes hot.

At +3000, the Braves have a nice payout sitting out there.  Yes they can’t score right now, but the Marlins, Phillies and Mets will be the predominant schedule of these guys. and they also play the Nats some more.  They could squeak into a playoff spot.

I think the Angels have jumped too much on the favorites side, and may recede towards Oakland in the next few weeks.  I am banking on Seattle to drop some more in the Standings.

The Brewers are in a free fall, and have played to below .500 since the start of May.

Finally….The Yankees will be lucky to complete the year at .500

My Best Value Bets Last Week

(1). KC +1800 This Week +1600 = Win

(2). CLE +8000 This Week +5500 = Win

(3). BAL +1000 This Week +800 = Win

(4).  STL +1400 This Week +1000 = Win

(5). TOR +5000 This Week +6600 = Loss

Total Record For The Best Value Bets:  4 – 1 – 0

M’s are 3 – 5 in their last 8 games.

My Worst Value Bets Last Week

(1) SEA +2500 This Week +2200 – Loss

(2) OAK +450 This Week +700- Win 

(3). SF +1800 This Week +1600 – Loss

(4). MIL +1400 This Week +2000 – Win

(5). NYY +6000 This Week +6000 – Draw

Total Record for the Worst Valued Odds: 2 – 2 – 1

Total Combined Record for the two columns:  6 – 3 – 1

The Dodgers were pegged as the early favorites to win the 2014 World Series. With a stacked lineup, unbelievable Starting Pitching lineup, and a deep amount of cash to acquire anybody, look for this to be perennial thing.  Los Angeles is back as the #1 favorite to win after Oakland stumbled, and Clayton Kershaw dominating has to be the biggest factor for this club being perched up above this list once more.

Odds To Win The 2014 World Series This Week (Last Week Odd)

Blue Color Bold – Not Good Value Ranked 1 – 5 in parenthesis

RED Color Bold – Great Value – Ranked 1 – 5 in parenthesis

1. LAD +550 (+550)

T2. LAA +600 (+700) (3)

T2. WSH +600 (+750)

T4. OAK +700 (+450) 

T4. DET +700 (+700) 

6. BAL +800 (+1000) (3)

7. STL +1000 (+1400) (1)

T8. SF +1600 (+1800)

T8. KC +1600 (+1800) (2)

10.  MIL +2000 (+1400) (4)

11. SEA +2200 (+2500) (1)

12.  ATL +3000 (+2800) (4)

13.  PIT +3500 (+4000) (2)

14. CLE +5500 (+8000) 

15. NYY +6000 (+6000) (5)

16. TOR +6600 (+5000) (5) 

17.  MIA +25000

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