Yankees MLB Betting Favorites in 2010 World Series Odds

The New York Yankees celebrated their first ever season in the new Yankee Stadium with a World Series title. The Yankees enter the 2010 season as 3-1 betting favorites to repeat in 2010 World Series odds. On paper that looks to be a bargain as the Yankees look to be so loaded with talent that it just isn’t fair. The only problem that gamblers could face this year with the Bronx Bombers is the likelihood of having to make consistent overlays with what will surely be the most popular MLB betting team on the board.

Heading into 2010 World Series odds, the number one starting pitcher CC Sabathia, is a major reason for the Yankees marked success and why they were able to clear their post season hurdles last year. The Yankees ace was 19-8 with a 3.37 earned run average in 2009 and has kept his ERA under .400 for four consecutive seasons. He has a career mark of 136-81 and a 3.62 ERA. AJ Burnett and Andy Pettitte round out a starting rotation that is one of the best in baseball. Bet the Yankees 3-1 as MLB betting favorites to win the World Series. The Yankees also feature the best closer in the game with Mariano Rivera.

Rivera finished 2009 with a record of 3-3 and a 1.76 earned run average. He had 44 saves in 46 chances and has 526 career saves with a 2.25 earned run average. Derek Jeter has evolved as a modern day “Mr. Yankee.” Jeter is coming of another exceptional season last year in MLB odds where he hit .334 with 18 home runs and 66 runs batted in. Alex Rodriguez, long derided for his playoff failures, had his best post season ever last year, and with that burden lifted could emerge as an even more dangerous hitter. It will take a great deal of nerve to bet against this loaded group for 2010.