How many games will the Philadelphia Phillies win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Phillies’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.
Philadelphia Phillies’ 2019 recap
The Phillies had a disappointing 2019 season after landing OF Bryce Harper in the offseason, sputtering down the stretch by losing seven of their last nine games to close out the year. They finished 81-81 straight up, while going 78-84 against the run line with a 73-82-7 Over/Under mark.
The NL East was highly competitive last season with four teams finishing at or above .500, but the Phillies certainly wish they would’ve performed better. Their 36-40 record against the division didn’t help their cause.
Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason
The Phillies broke the bank to sign SP Zack Wheeler to a $118 million deal, while they also inked SS Didi Gregorius. They did lose IF Cesar Hernandez and 3B Maikel Franco, but the Phillies’ biggest offseason moves came with the signings of Wheeler and Gregorius.
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Philadelphia Phillies’ 2020 schedule
The Phillies will play 40 games against their NL East rivals – 10 games vs. each – and 20 games total vs. the five AL East clubs. This is to limit the amount of travel by all teams amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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How many games will the Philadelphia Phillies win in 2020?
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
The Phillies’ win total is projected slightly above .500 at 31.5 with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. They haven’t finished above .500 since 2011.
I’d bet the UNDER (-110) due to their difficult schedule against the two East Divisions, as well as the overall concerns about their lineup.
Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series odds
The Phillies are tied with a host of teams in World Series odds at +2500, which is eighth-best in baseball. They have the talent to win it all, especially now with Wheeler in the rotation, but there are hurdles on their path to a title.
There should be some skepticism about their chances with Harper, Wheeler, SP Aaron Nola and OF Andrew McCutchen. They could make a run to the playoffs, but it’s unlikely.
Philadelphia Phillies’ playoff odds
Philly is +1200 to win the NL pennant, and +325 to win the NL East. I’m PASSING on both.
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