Who was favored to win the 2016 World Series?

Who was favored to win the 2016 World Series?

The Cubs were huge favorites to win the 2016 World Series by the time that season started. Part of that was Cubs fans and their blind loyalty betting on them, pushing the odds down. The Cubs opened with 11-to-1 odds to win the World Series, shortly after the 2015 season ended.

How did Parks and Rec predicted the Cubs winning?

Schur, a lifelong baseball fan and avid Boston Red Sox supporter, personally wrote a line into the final season of his NBC sitcom, which wrapped in 2015, predicting that the Cubs would win the 2016 World Series. As recently as January of last year, Schur’s prediction was met with laughter during a press stop.

Who has the longest World Series drought?

1. Seattle Mariners, 45 Seasons (1977-Present) The Mariners are the only team in MLB history to have never appeared in the World Series.