After winning 89 games in 2019 and 96 the previous season, the Milwaukee Brewers stumbled to a disappointing 29-31 record during the shortened 2020 season. We look at the Milwaukee Brewers’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2021 win total and World Series odds at BetMGM.
There is a reason for optimism heading into 2021, and it starts with the 1-2 punch of SP Brandon Woodruff and SP Corbin Burnes. The two combined for a 2.63 ERA and 12.1 K/9 in 2020.
The Milwaukee offense fell well short of expectations a season ago. Star OF Christian Yelich suffered through a down year, as did 2B Keston Hiura and OF Avisail Garcia. All are good bets to rebound this season, and getting OF Lorenzo Cain (opted out in 2020) back in the mix will help as well.
The front office brought in a couple of players this offseason that will make the defense much stronger, too. Recent acquisition OF Jackie Bradley, Jr. will likely man center field most of the time, while 2B Kolten Wong will be the primary second baseman, shifting Hiura over to first.
There are some questions in the rotation beyond the top two. But SP Adrian Houser is a serviceable option, and SP Josh Lindblom offers some sneaky upside. Though he posted an ugly 5.16 ERA in his return from the KBO, the underlying metrics were strong, including a 10.3 K/9.
Milwaukee Brewers 2021 World Series odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, March 11 at 1:25 a.m. ET.
Odds: (+4000) Bet $100 to win $4,000.
The Brewers check-in at 40-1 to win the 2021 World Series. That means a wager on them winning it all has the potential to turn $100 into $4,000.
These odds place them firmly in the middle of the pack, in a four-way tie for 16th. For comparison’s sake, this gives the Brewers the same odds as Cleveland, the Cubs, and the Angels.
The Brewers boast a formidable duo at the top of the rotation, an improved defense, and some key hitters are due for a bounce-back season. Add it all up, and the BREWERS (+4000) are worth investing in.
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Milwaukee Brewers 2021 win total
Over/Under: 83.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
The Brewers finished two games under .500 with a -17 run differential in 2020. However, most signs point to better results for the upcoming season. Look for the Brewers to push OVER 83.5 (-110) wins.
Odds to win the National League Central
- Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Reds +333 (bet $100 to win $333)
- Brewers +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
- Cubs +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
- Pirates +6600 (bet $100 to win $6600)
Odds to win the National League
The Brewers are currently (+2500) to take home the National League pennant. This gives them the 10th worst odds in the NL, even behind the Cubs (+2200), a team they share identical World Series odds with.
While they failed to make any blockbuster deals this winter, they added a couple of solid pieces and should be in the hunt in the NL Central. Taking the BREWERS (+2500) is an intriguing gamble.
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