Vegas sportsbook removes NL Central from board citing Cubs' lead
If you're thinking about grabbing some quick cash by taking the Chicago Cubs to win the National League Central, you're a bit too late.
Bovada Las Vegas has apparently conceded the division to the Cubs, removing all NL Central futures from the board for the rest of the season.
The folks at @BovadaLV just released their latest odds. They took the NL Central off the board. pic.twitter.com/8FVRGAeMZL
— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) July 1, 2016
At 51-27 entering Friday's play, the Cubs are currently holding an 11-game lead on the second-place St. Louis Cardinals, and are 13 1/2 up on the Pittsburgh Pirates. While not quite on the record-setting pace many predicted at the beginning of the year, they're on pace to win 106 games this year, the most by any team since the 2011 Phillies won 102 games.
The Cubs remain favorites to win their first World Series since 1908.