So would you consider it a good bet if the Brewers were, say, 2/5 favorites? After all, if they are such a stone cold lock to win, it's got to be a no-brainer. no because I would make very little money. there's no such thing as a no-brainer in betting. never has and never will be. some teams just have better chances than others. the brewers at 5-1 is still a good bet because i can make decent money if i win and them being at 5-1 is a good sign. as a fan, if i saw the brewers at 2/5 i would be happy since it's a strong indicator that the brewers will be good. as a bettor, i would pass on that bet.