Last Updated on February 11, 2010 11:33 pm by Anthony Rome
2010 NL Pennant Odds
With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training soon, oddsmakers have set the futures odds for the 2010 National League Championship.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the defending conference champion Philadelphia Phillies 3/1 favorites to win the 2010 National League Pennant. The Los Angeles Dodgers have the next best odds at 6/1.
The Phillies made a huge splash in the offseason when they acquired former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays. They lost Cliff Lee in the same deal, but Halladay is one of the best pitchers in the game and paired with Cole Hamels and J.A. Happ, Philadelphia boasts one of the best starting rotation in baseball.
After sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the playoffs, the Dodgers lost to the Phillies in five games in the NL Championship. With a lineup that features Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and Casey Blake, the Dodgers are once again the favorites to win the NL West Division and should push deep into the playoffs.
Despite falling flat in the playoffs, the Cardinals find themselves listed right behind the Dodgers at 7/1 to win the 2010 National League Pennant. They boosted their chances of making the postseason again after re-signing outfielder Matt Holliday. They also signed pitcher Brad Penny to complete the backend of their rotation.
One potential long-shot to keep an eye on is the San Francisco Giants, who are 10/1 to win the NL Championship this season. The G-Men arguably have the best pitching rotation in the NL, headlined by two-time defending Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and emerging young right-hander Matt Cain. If the additions of Aubrey Huff and Mark DeRosa give the club’s offense a boost, then the Giants will be dangerous in the playoffs with their pitching.
For a complete list of National League Championship odds to win, see below.
2010 National League Championship Odds to Win:
Arizona Diamondbacks 16/1
Atlanta Braves 9/1
Chicago Cubs 9/1
Cincinnati Reds 22/1
Colorado Rockies 10/1
Florida Marlins 12/1
Houston Astros 40/1
Los Angeles Dodgers 6/1
Milwaukee Brewers 20/1
New York Mets 10/1
Philadelphia Phillies 3/1
Pittsburgh Pirates 50/1
San Diego Padres 40/1
San Francisco Giants 10/1
St. Louis Cardinals 7/1
Washington Nationals 75/1
Posted: 2/11/10 11:35PM ET