LAS VEGAS -- The Anaheim Angels, who opened the season a 75-1 pick to win the World Series in some sports books, are now a slight favorite over the San Francisco Giants.

The Angels were 6-5 favorites over the Giants at most local sports books, which expect good betting on the World Series because both teams are from California.

The odds vary at different sports books.

At the beginning of 2002, Angels were 75-1 at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas sports books, while the Stardust had them at 40-1.

The Giants began the year as 7-1 favorites at the Stardust and 25-1 at Bally's and Paris.

"I think the Angels are more of a complete team,'' John Avello, director of race and sports book operations for Bally's and Paris, said Thursday. "But anything could happen. Your bats could go cold, but I like the Angels.''

Despite the odds, Joe Lupo, race and sports book director for the Stardust, isn't convinced.

"I think the Giants will win. Just my personal opinion,'' he said.