Odds To Win The 2016 MLB Divisions

Dec 14

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Even with the Cubs signing Jason Heyward and being the favorite to win bot the NL Pennant and World Series, they have to contend with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016 once again. The Redbirds won 100 games and are coming back with another great squad. That is the sole reason why they are not the biggest favorite to win their own Division.

Even with the Cubs signing Jason Heyward and being the favorite to win bot the NL Pennant and World Series, they have to contend with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016 once again. The Redbirds won 100 games and are coming back with another great squad. That is the sole reason why the Cubs are not the biggest favorite to win their own Division.

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These odds are a pretty good reflection of the landscape in the MLB right now.  The best value on the board would be the NY Yankees are +240 and Detroit at +250.  Both of these clubs are old, but if they can play to their talent level and avoid injury, could win their Divisions.

I fully expect the Cubs will win the National League Central Division, but the +140 odd doesn’t pay enough to entice a wager.

The worst odd on the board has to be the Texas Rangers.  I am not sure they are that much better than the Houston Astros right now, and they have not had a banner winter yet – while Houston has solidified their Bullpen by adding flamethrower Ken Giles.

Add in a full year of Carlos Correa – and Houston should be the Division favorite.

I think the Twins might be a nice long shot wager at +310.  This club did finished 2nd in the American League Central Division during the 2015 year with 83 victories.

Back to Back AL pennants and this years World Series Winners. They are the biggest favorite to win their respective division so far on the board. This is a legitimate claim, but if the Tigers are to get Yoenis Cespedes or another Outfielder like Justin Upton, the deck gets leveled out a little bit more.

Back to Back AL pennants and this years World Series Winners. They are the biggest favorite to win their respective division so far on the board. This is a legitimate claim, but if the Tigers are to get Yoenis Cespedes or another Outfielder like Justin Upton, the deck gets leveled out a little bit more.

Yes Kansas City won the World Series this past year, but lost Ben Zobrist, Greg Holland and Johnny Cueto, while it may not be in the cards to re-sign Alex Gordon.  They have added Joakim Soria to the Relief Core.

By saying Minnesota is good value does not mean I think they will usurp the Royals in the standings – it just means that it is a good value play.

I don’t like any of the odds presented in the NL West either.  Although if the Giants sign Johnny Cueto and another OF, that would pole vault them into a good position for a better odd.  If you can catch the website napping before implementing the changes, it may work out.

The Mariners at +275 is not a bad stab either – although they are the 4th best team ranked in the Division right now and are only that odd.  I wouldn’t put any cabbage on them.

ODDS courtesy of bet365.net

Bad Value – Red Block

Good Value – Blue Block

AL East

Toronto Blue Jays +180

Boston Red Sox +200

NY Yankees +240

TB Rays +300

Baltimore Orioles +325

 

AL Central

KC Royals +125

Detroit Tigers +250

Cleveland Indians +300

Minnesota Twins +310

Chicago White Sox +325

 

AL West

Houston Astros +175

Texas Rangers +175

LA Angles +225

Seattle Mariners +275

Oakland A’s +700

 

NL East

NY Mets +150

Washington Nationals +180

Miami Marlins +300

Atlanta Braves +800

Philadelphia +900

 

NL Central

Chicago Cubs +140

St. Louis Cards +175

Pittsburgh Pirates +275

Milwaukee Brewers +800

Cincinnati Reds +900

 

NL West

LA Dodgers +150

Arizona D’backs +225

SF Giants +225

SD Padres +900

Colorado Rockies +900

Johnny Cueto could change the landscape of the NL West by either signing with the Giants or Dodgers. As of tight now, there is not much deciding between the Dodgers, D'Backs ad Giants - although I will still give the slight nod to Los Angeles. The Dodgers must make more upgrades between now and the Trade Deadline next year to secure the Division in my view.

Johnny Cueto could change the landscape of the NL West by either signing with the Giants or Dodgers. As of tight now, there is not much deciding between the Dodgers, D’Backs ad Giants – although I will still give the slight nod to Los Angeles. The Dodgers must make more upgrades between now and the Trade Deadline next year to secure the Division in my view.

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