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Two soon? Cubs open as title favorites for 2017

Fresh off winning their first World Series in 108 years, the Chicago Cubs are the favorites to win another title in 2017.

The Westgate SuperBook has the Cubs listed as clear-cut favorites, at 3-1, to win next year's World Series. They are the only team with odds in the single digits.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox each opened at 10-1 to win next year's World Series. The Cleveland Indians are among the teams at 12-1.

The Cubs overcame a 3-1 series deficit and beat the Indians in Game 7 on Wednesday, clinching their first World Series title since 1908.