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Braves among favorites to win 2019 World Series

10 favorites to win the World Series in 2019
By AJC Sports
Oct 31, 2018

After a turnaround year, the Atlanta Braves returned to the postseason for the first time since 2013.

Oddmakers at Westgate Sportsbook predict the Braves will return, along with practically every team from this year’s playoffs, this season.

2019 World Series odds

St. Louis Cardinals - 16/1
Washington Nationals - 16/1
Milwaukee Brewers - 12/1
Atlanta Braves - 12/1
Cleveland Indians- 10/1
Chicago Cubs- 10/1
New York Yankees - 7/1
Los Angeles Dodgers - 7/1
Boston Red Sox - 6/1
Houston Astros - 6/1

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