Washington Nationals Could Prove Profitable for Sports Bettors

June 13, 2005 -- Betting on the 2005 World Series early on in the season (and even prior to its start) can present excellent value thanks to huge payout odds and unpredictable team potential.

The Washington Nationals were listed with odds of 125 to 1 to win the 2005 National League Conference Series and 250 to 1 winning the 2005 World Series. These are incredible pay out odds considering the Nationals performance of late.

Guess what The Washington Nationals have the second best record in the National League as of press time. If someone were to have placed $100 on the Nationals to win the NLCS early on in the season and they won the title, this would translate into a $12,500 windfall. Should they somehow take the 2005 World Series, we are looking at a $25,000. Add a few hundred dollars and you see how this can accumulate.

As of June 12, 2005, www.MyBookie.com lists the Washington Nationals at +6000 to win the 2005 World Series. That is still excellent value! A $100 bet pays $6000. Odds of +3500 are listed for the Washington Nationals to win the National League Conference Series. That may be an even greater value.

"Baseball futures typically pay out big since early season predictions do not always jive with actual season performance," commented Christopher Costigan, founder and President of Sports911.com. "The changing of the guard in Major League Baseball tends to happen more readily than with other professional sports outside of perhaps a few consistently top performers such as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves."

Most sportsbooks, including www.betgameday.com still list the New York Yankees among the most likely 2005 World Series candidates, despite a lackluster performance thus far.

"Typically more money and bets will be placed on New York Yankees futures than on any other Major League Baseball franchise both early on in the season and throughout, despite the odds," Costigan stated. "It doesn't matter how poorly they are playing, the perception will always be that the Yankees can improve and will have experience to win should they make it into the post season."

Another surprise team in Major League Baseball is the Baltimore Orioles. While not thought to be a "bad" team early on, going up against The New York Yankees and World Series Champion Boston Red Sox placed them with high pay out odds by default - 15/1 to win the American League and 30/1 to win the 2005 World Series. Current odds have them at +800 to win the American League. They are ahead by 4 games in the East.

And for all you San Diego Padres fans, how about 20/1 early odds to win the 2005 World Series The Padres are currently listed at +1000 (2005 World Series betting odds translate into $1000 for every $100 wagered should theyy win).

Another hot team, going neck and neck with the Washington Nationals, is the Philadelphia Phillies. They have won their last 9 out of 10 and are listed with +2500 payout odds at MyBookie.com. Original odds to win the World Series were 15/1.

Arizona has surprised a lot of people. They currently have a winning record and early odds to win the 2005 World Series were listed at 100 to 1. They are currently +2500.

Pittsburgh, with its .500 record at press time, had early odds of 200/1 (now +15000, meaning for every $100 bet you win $15,000 should they win).

The Florida Marlins paid out big two years ago. $100,000 payouts were recorded even with bets placed after midseason.

For more information visit www.sports911.com.

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