Yes, that's right. The team that got outright trounced in the World Series and embarrassed on national television for four straight game apparently tests well in Las Vegas.
2012 was a year of extremely high expectations. Hell, even the Tigers' American League Championship feels empty. This team looked like world beaters, and they still do, not to mention they will add Victor Martinez next season, a guy who hit .400+ with RISP in 2011.
So while it may be too soon for most Tigers fans, it's never too early in Vegas. According to the betting service Bovada, the Tigers are 6-to-1 favorites to win the World Series next season. They are closely followed by the Yankees (not sure why, as there will be a lot of movement in the Bronx this off season) at 7-to-1 and the San Francisco Giants to repeat at 10-to-1.
Looking toward next season, it isn't out of the question, or even the least bit naive to say that the Tigers could win their third straight American League Central crown. The division will be just as bad, as if Detroit can actually put together a season where they appear to actually care about playing competitive baseball then it should be a cakewalk.
That being said, if you were a betting man, why not slap down a dollar on the new-to-the-AL Houston Astros to win the whole thing. Worst that happens is you're out a dollar; best case scenario, you win $150.
Full Odds:
Detroit Tigers............................6/1
New York Yankees..................7/1
San Francisco Giants...............10/1
Texas Rangers.........................12/1
Washington Nationals.............12/1
Los Angeles Angels................12/1
Philadelphia Phillies................14/1
St. Louis Cardinals..................14/1
Cincinnati Reds.......................14/1
Atlanta Braves.........................14/1
Los Angeles Dodgers..............18/1
Tampa Bay Rays.....................20/1
Boston Red Sox.......................22/1
Arizona Diamondbacks...........25/1
Baltimore Orioles.....................25/1
Milwaukee Brewers.................25/1
Oakland Athletics....................25/1
Chicago White Sox..................28/1
Pittsburgh Pirates.....................30/1
Toronto Blue Jays....................35/1
Seattle Mariners.......................40/1
Miami Marlins..........................40/1
New York Mets.......................40/1
San Diego Padres.....................60/1
Minnesota Twins.....................66/1
Chicago Cubs..........................75/1
Cleveland Indians....................75/1
Colorado Rockies....................75/1
Kansas City Royals.................75/1
Houston Astros......................150/1
