Despite a slow start, the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs remain +500 favorites to repeat this year according to oddsmakers. The Cubs have sputtered to a disappointing 18-19 start through the first six weeks of the season, putting them in fourth place in the National League Central. Chicago is 5-8 in May.

Odds courtesy of OddsShark.com

Many believe the Cubs will get back on track and still win the division, as they are currently looking for another starting pitcher to add to their rotation. The struggles of former ace Jake Arrieta (4-3, 5.44 ERA) and aging veteran John Lackey (3-3, 4.29) are real, and Chicago will likely need to add another arm to win the NL Central this year.

In the American League, the Houston Astros have proved to be the real deal up until this point of the season with baseball’s best record at 27-12. The Astros are the +650 second choice to win the World Series right now and are tied with the defending AL champion Cleveland Indians at +350 to win the pennant.