The Diamondbacks had the eighth-worst odds to win the World Series entering the season.
Now, Arizona aims to make even more history by becoming one of the biggest World Series long shots to cash.Arizona now stands just eight wins away from an unthinkable championship, one that will set the record for having the longest spring training odds since 1985.
Only the 1991 Twins , 2003 Marlins , and 1987 Twins have won the World Series with preseason odds of 50-1 or longer, with odds provided byA $10 bet on the Diamondbacks during camp would win a lucky bettor a $1,250 should they win it all. Oddsmakers are surely shocked by Arizona’s deep playoff run, but they also didn’t see the young club getting there in the first place. Getty Images
Instead, the Diamondbacks won 84 games and grabbed the third and final NL Wild Card spot to claim their first postseason berth since the 2017 season. During the Wild Card Round, the Diamondbacks made quick work of the NL Central champion Brewers in another series they weren’t favored to win. Before the Phillies look to eliminate the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday night, the D-backs were +425 to be the last team standing. So, oddsmakers still think there’s a long way to go. Should they make the World Series, they’ll likely be favored to lose that as well – no matter who makes it between thePhillies vs.
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