MLB Season Long Odds Market: May 27

Dan Soemann
Dan Soemann, Resident MLB ExpertMay 27, 2022
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AL Central:

This division is officially up for grabs and we’ll be watching it closely over the coming weeks. Chicago entered the season as clear favorites (-210) ahead of Minnesota (+500) but some key injuries have contributed to a slow start. This opened the door for the Twins who now hold a 4.5 game lead. The White Sox remain a slight betting favorite but the odds have moved towards even. I expect it to keep trending in that direction with a tough June schedule for Chicago (series against TOR, TBR, LAD, HOU and LAA). 

I like the Twins' depth but the optimal time to bet on them has passed. Instead, if Chicago loses additional ground over the next few weeks I’ll buy the dip ahead of players returning from injury (Lynn, Jimenez) and an easier schedule down the stretch. 

 

NL East:

When it was announced that Max Scherzer would miss 6-8 weeks I expected the market to gravitate towards Atlanta. To my surprise the opposite happened and there’s been further separation between the Mets and Braves. Candidly, I still believe the Mets win this division but I’m less convinced than I was 2 weeks ago. The Braves have a quality rotation with depth in the minors, an experienced bullpen and perhaps the best offensive infield in baseball. We know Alex Anthopoulos will plug outfield holes at the deadline and this team should again be a force down the stretch. If the market thinks the Mets are still clear favorites despite the injuries there’s value on the Atlanta side.

 

Wager of the Week:  

MIL (-290) + HOU (-270) + ATL (+340)

Following up on last week, there’s still plenty of value with Milwaukee and Houston compared to their projected win percentages. While the odds are not as good, I still think they’re a safe bet and will continue pairing them with other teams I like to improve the overall odds.

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