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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Atlanta Braves win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Atlanta Braves will win in the 60-game MLB season.

How many games will the Atlanta Braves win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Braves’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Atlanta Braves’ 2019 recap

Atlanta went 97-65 (.599) last season, winning the National League East Division and posting the second-best NL record behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bettors were up 16 units on a Braves team which outkicked its Pythagorean projections – those based on run differential – by around a half-dozen games.

The Braves’ season ended with a disappointing 13-1 loss in a deciding Game 5 NL Division Series rout by the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta. It was extremely frustrating for Braves Nation since Atlanta held a 2-1 series lead before dropping Game 4 in extra innings and suffering the Game 5 blow.

The Braves also finished 85-82 vs. the run line, while posting a 79-80-8 Over/Under record in 2019.

Atlanta Braves’ offseason

OF Marcell Ozuna, setup man Will Smith and SP Cole Hamels have been added to the mix. Gone are SP Dallas Keuchel, 3B Josh Donaldson, C Brian McCann, SP Julio Teheran and OF Matt Joyce.

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Atlanta Braves’ 2020 schedule

With the adjusted MLB scheduling format in play, the Braves will play 40 games (10 each) against four NL East foes and a combined 20 games against five AL East opponents. It’s a tough slate, which will tax an Atlanta bullpen with question marks.

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How many games will the Atlanta Braves win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday, July 3 at 3:10 p.m. ET.

Atlanta’s Over/Under for wins is 33.5 with the Over listed at -115 odds and the Under at +105. The Braves won’t be able to pick on weak pitching in this all-East format as more than half of their games will be against clubs that ranked in the top 10 in ERA last season. For a team that was a bit too far over its skis in posting a near-.600 record a year ago – and benefited from being 12 games over .500 (28-16) in one-run games – the LEAN HERE IS THE UNDER AT +105.

Atlanta Braves’ World Series odds

At +1400, the Braves are only behind the Dodgers (+350), New York Yankees (+400) and Houston Astros (+800) on the board for winning the title this season. In a season that figures to reward organizational depth, a strong top-to-bottom system bodes well for Atlanta. But a realistic assessment of the Braves bullpen and a tough NL East brings in some risk factors that chip away at value. LOOK ELSEWHERE or perhaps WAIT OUT a price adjustment.

Atlanta Braves’ playoff odds

The Braves are tabbed at +180 to win the NL East and at +700 to win the pennant in the Senior Circuit. PASS ON BOTH – more value can be found elsewhere in the division.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Houston Astros win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Houston Astros will win in the 60-game MLB season.

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How many games will the Houston Astros win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Astros MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Houston Astros’ 2019 recap

The Astros are coming off their second trip to the World Series in the last three years, having gone 107-55 for the best record in baseball. They outscored their opponents by a league-best 280 runs. SP Justin Verlander won his second career AL Cy Young Award and DH Yordan Alvarez was named AL Rookie of the Year.

The Astros to the Washington Nationals in the World Series in seven games, and then were hit with the unraveling of a sign-stealing scandal. General manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch were both suspended by MLB for one year and the team lost its first- and second-round draft picks in 2020 and 2021.

Houston went 56-20 against the AL West in 2019. It was an MLB-best 60-21 at home, while posting a more-than respectable 47-34 road record. The ‘Stros were 17-5 across their final 22 games of the regular season. They were 96-84 against the run line, including the playoffs, winning by an average of 1.6 runs per game. They were 81-91-8 against the Over/Under, largely thanks to elite pitching.

Houston Astros’ offseason

The Astros’ most important move for the 2020 campaign may have come at last year’s trade deadline when they acquired SP Zack Greinke from the Arizona Diamondbacks. It helped them prepare for the loss of SP Gerrit Cole this offseason, as he left to join the New York Yankees.

Meanwhile, Dusty Baker was hired in late January as the replacement to Hinch as manager.

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Houston Astros’ 2020 schedule

The Astros will play 40 games against their AL West rivals this season after going 56-20 in divisional play last year. The Oakland Athletics look to get back to the postseason, while the Los Angeles Angels are arguably the most improved team in the division following the offseason. The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners are expected to bring up the rear.

The Astros’ other 20 games will come against the five teams in the NL West. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the World Series favorites at +350. The Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres round out the division.

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How many games will the Houston Astros win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 8:50 a.m. ET.

The Astros’ win total is set at 34.5. The Over is a favored at -120 with the Under priced at even money (+100).

With the Angels and Rangers expected to be improved this season and the Athletics set up for another strong season, back the UNDER 34.5 (+100) as the value. The loss of Cole and RP Will Harris will loom large as teams rely on pitching depth this season.

Houston Astros’ World Series odds

At +800 to win the 2020 World Series, the Astros are the No. 3 favorite behind the Dodgers (+350) and New York Yankees (+400). PASS on the lack of value here, as the Yankees are heavy favorites in the AL. Bet them or take shots deeper down the odds board.

Houston Astros playoff odds

The Astros are extreme favorites to win the AL West for the fourth straight year at -182. PASS once again due to the lack of value and look at the Angels at +650 or Athletics at +265.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Colorado Rockies win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Colorado Rockies will win in the 60-game MLB season.

How many games will the Colorado Rockies win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Rockies‘ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Colorado Rockies’ 2019 recap

Colorado finished one game out of the National West cellar, going 71-91 on the season. The Rockies were the fourth-worst team in the majors against the run line at 73-89, and barely finished above .500 with an Over/Under record of 79-76-10. In their own division, they were 32-44 straight up and an identical 32-44 against the run line.

Colorado Rockies’ offseason

The Rockies more or less stood pat in the offseason in terms of its roster. They locked up 3B Nolan Arenado long term and extended the contract of SS Trevor Story and RP Scott Oberg. They lost 1B Yonder Alonso (Atlanta Braves) and P Tyler Anderson (San Francisco Giants) in free agency.

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Colorado Rockies’ 2020 schedule

The Rockies will play 40 games within their division — 10 each against the NL favorite Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Giants and the San Diego Padres. They will play 20 games total against the AL West, which includes the always tough Houston Astros.

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How many games will the Colorado Rockies win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 7:20 a.m. ET.

The Rockies’ win total is set at 26.5. The Over is +100 and the Under is -120. Playing with roughly the same roster that lost 91 games a season ago with no major additions, if they fall out of contention, things could go south in a hurry. Lean towards the UNDER -120 for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies’ World Series odds

The Rockies are one of the biggest long shots to win it all at +20000 … and they’re not worth backing here. AVOID. They will not win the World Series.

Colorado Rockies’ playoff odds

In addition to being a long shot to win a title, they have the second-longest odds to win the NL pennant at +10000 — only the Miami Marlins have longer odds at +25000. Colorado is +4000 to win the NL West, but that along with the NL championship bet are NOT WORTH MAKING. Especially since the Dodgers are all but guaranteed to win the division and are far more talented than Colorado. AVOID any futures bet on the Rockies.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Philadelphia Phillies win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Philadelphia Phillies will win in the 60-game MLB season.

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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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Chicago Cubs win?

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How many games will the Chicago Cubs win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Cubs’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Chicago Cubs’ 2019 recap

The Cubs missed the playoffs last year after a late-season collapse, losing 10 of their last 12 games to finish 84-78. As disappointing as the late slump was, they were even worse against the spread. They went 76-86 against the run line, including a league-worst 34-46 vs. the run line on the road.

Their Over/Under mark was just 76-79-7, too, nearly breaking even in that department.

The Cubs were decent in interleague play, going 12-8, but they were 37-39 vs. their own division – which is a big reason why they missed the playoffs.

Chicago Cubs’ offseason

The Cubs weren’t big spenders this offseason. OF Steven Souza Jr. was their biggest signing. They also added RP Jeremy Jeffress, exercised the options on 1B Anthony Rizzo and SP Jose Quintana, but their losses were more significant than their additions.

They lost SP Cole Hamels, OF Nick Castellanos, RP Steve Cishek and 2B/SS Addison Russell.

They do have a new skipper in former player David Ross, who replaced Joe Maddon.

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Chicago Cubs’ 2020 schedule

The Cubs’ 2020 schedule, like every other team’s, will look very different in 2020 due to the shortened 60-game season. It will include 40 games against their divisional opponents, and 20 total games against the AL Central – all to limit travel since these clubs are geographically near each other.

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How many games will the Cubs win in 2020?

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The Cubs’ win total is set at 32.5, barely above .500, with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. While they did lose some key players in the offseason, it won’t be enough to set the Cubs back significantly.

Going 33-27 would give the Cubs a winning percentage of .550, a mark they’ve surpassed in four of the last five years – and would have in 2019 if not for their late-season collapse.

I’m taking the OVER (-110) on this one.

Chicago Cubs’ World Series odds

The Cubs are +2500 to win the World Series, which is tied for eighth-best in MLB. Their schedule isn’t terribly difficult and they’ll get to face the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, making the Cubs A DECENT BET to win it all. But they’ll need to get a lot out of their starting pitching.

I’d consider a small wager on the Cubs to win the World Series given the upside with their current odds.

Chicago Cubs’ playoff odds

The Cubs are +1200 to win the NL pennant, also a GOOD VALUE PLAY, and +240 to win the NL Central.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the St. Louis Cardinals win?

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How many games will the St. Louis Cardinals win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Cardinals‘ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

St. Louis Cardinals’ 2019 recap

The Cardinals won the NL Central last season, going 91-71 in the regular season. The went the distance in their NL Division Series, beating the Atlanta Braves in five games, but were swept in four by the eventual world champion Washington Nationals in the NL Championship Series.

Including the playoffs, St. Louis finished 90-81 against the run line, while UNDER bettors cashed in on the Cards’ 74-88-9 Over/Under mark.

St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason

The Cardinals re-signed P Adam Wainwright and C Matt Wieters.  They added P Kwang Hyun Kim from Korea. They lost OF Marcell Ozuna, who signed a one-year, $18 million free-agent deal with the Braves.

St. Louis Cardinals’ 2020 schedule

With this unique 60-game regular season, the Cardinals will play 40 games against their NL Central rivals – 10 games vs. each – and 20 games total vs. the five AL Central clubs.

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How many games will the St. Louis Cardinals win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 7:20 a.m. ET.

The Cardinals’ O/U win total is set at 32.5 with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. They did not significantly improve in the offseason, but are consistently in the mix every year. The rotation is solid, but the offense needs to get better – they ranked 10th in runs (764), 11th in RBIs (714) and 12th in homers (210) in the NL last season.

Again, they won 91 games last year – that equates to 33 to 34 wins in a 60-game season. Lean towards the OVER (-110) of 32.5 wins for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals’ World Series odds

The Cardinals are not one of the favorites entering the truncated season. They are grouped together with seven other teams at +2500. While they are a solid pick for the playoffs, they have too many weaknesses to take it the distance.

St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff odds

St. Louis is one of several middle-tier teams with odds to make it to the World Series at +1200, joining the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets and Phillies Phillies with the same odds to win the NL. With the Los Angeles Dodgers absolutely loaded and the Nationals and Braves both looking good, AVOID betting the Cardinals to win the pennant. However, with +240 odds to win their division, same as the Cubs, that’s a bet to take.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Los Angeles Dodgers win?

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How many games will the Los Angeles Dodgers win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Dodgers’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Los Angeles Dodgers 2019 recap

The 2019 Dodgers went 106-56 (.654), winning the National League West by a whopping 21 games. LA’s record – a mark buoyed by a 59-22 performance at home – was the best in the NL. But the Dodgers’ season ended in disappointment, falling to the Washington Nationals in a deciding Game 5 of an NL Division Series.

The top-notch record was a supportable one – the Dodgers averaged 5.5 runs per game while allowing just 3.8. Los Angeles was remarkably consistent playing over-.600 baseball in five of six months during the season. The Dodgers were often an expensive proposition on sides, and bettors were nonetheless rewarded at a handsome clip. LA went a robust 35-9 (+11.4% ROI) when tagged with a price of -200 or more.

Los Angeles Dodgers offseason

Gone are starting pitchers Rich Hill and Kenta Maeda, who combined for 15 quality starts a year ago. But fresh faces in Dodger Blue this year include OF Mookie Betts (30.6 WAR over the last four years), SP David Price (xFIP under 4.00 over last 68G) and RP Blake Treinen (2.31 ERA over 156 IP in 2017-18, struggled in 2019).

Los Angeles Dodgers 2020 schedule

LA’s 2020 schedule will include 40 games against NL West Division foes and 20 games vs. the AL West. Five of the Dodgers’ nine road trips will be within 400 miles of Chavez Ravine.

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How many games will the Los Angeles Dodgers win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, July 1 at 12:10 p.m. ET.

The Dodgers Over/Under win total is tabbed as a 37.5 with the Over carrying -143 odds and the Under at +120. Figuring the team’s strength of schedule and its strength as an organization at all levels (a big key in 2020), 38-PLUS WINS IS A SOLID PLAY. A price closer to -135 makes it a value play.

Los Angeles Dodgers World Series odds

The Dodgers are the favorite to win the World Series with odds of +350 – the New York Yankees are next in the line and the AL favorite at +400). The Dodgers’ +350 is a fair price – not a ton of value, but one worthy of inclusion in a field if you’re inclined to go that way.

Los Angeles Dodgers playoff odds

LA is a heavy favorite (-667) to win the NL West. Talking yourself into any other West price is difficult, so -667 may indeed be a plus.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Washington Nationals win?

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How many games will the Washington Nationals win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Nationals’ MLB futures betting odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Washington Nationals 2019 recap

The Nationals snuck into the 2019 postseason at 93-69 as the first National League wild-card team. They went on to win the World Series in seven games over the heavily-favored Houston Astros. They ranked sixth in all of baseball with 873 runs scored in the regular season. The aggregate 3.53 ERA from their starting pitchers ranked second to only the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Nats went 84-83-12 against the Over/Under for bettors last season, including the postseason. Their 102-77 combined record against the run line was the second-best cover percentage at 57 percent.

Washington Nationals offseason

The Nationals lost arguably their best batter for the second offseason in a row, as 3B Anthony Rendon left via free agency to join the Los Angeles Angels. 2B Starlin Castro and 1B Eric Thames signed as free agents. RP Will Harris was signed to bolster a bullpen that was an obvious weakness in 2019.

1B Ryan Zimmerman and P Joe Ross, per USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale, have decided not to take part in the season.

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Washington Nationals 2020 schedule

The Nationals’ 60-game schedule will include 40 games against NL East opponents, which Washington went 44-32 against last season. The division will be strong in 2020, with the Atlanta Braves remaining the top contender and all three of the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins set to improve on disappointing season.

The Nats will also play 20 games against the American League East. The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are the top contenders, there, while the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles present win opportunities.

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How many games will the Washington Nationals win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. ET.

The Nationals’ 2020 win total is set at 33.5 with -110 odds on both the Over and Under. The OVER (-110) is the play at a conservative line for the World Series champs. The rotation remains one of the best in baseball, and the likes of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin will be leaned on heavily in the abbreviated season.

Washington Nationals World Series odds

Washington is +2000 to win the 2020 World Series. It shares the sixth-best overall odds with the Tampa Bay Rays, while trailing only the Braves (+1400) among NL East teams. It is well worth a bet with a $10 investment returning a profit of $200.

Washington Nationals playoff odds

Following suit of the World Series odds, the Nationals trail only the Braves (+180) in the odds to win the NL East at +240. This is worth another wager, as the champs have had an extended period to recover from their World Series hangover and won’t face the added pressure of opposing fans.

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the New York Yankees win?

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How many games will the New York Yankees win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Yankees’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

New York Yankees 2019 recap

The 2019 Yankees played .636 baseball, going 103-59 en route to capturing the American League East flag by seven games (over the Tampa Bay Rays). The Bronx Bombers were the No. 2 seed in the AL Playoffs, eventually losing in a six-game AL Championship Series against the top-seeded Houston Astros. New York averaged an MLB-best 5.8 runs per game while allowing 4.56 runs per game.

Looking at some notable splits, the Yankees went 32-16 in games decided by five or more runs … 18-19 in one-run games … 38-22 over their first 60 games and 54-22 against AL East foes. The Over went 88-77-6 in Yankees games; that figure was buoyed by a 48-31-4 O/U record on the road.

New York Yankees offseason

New York lost reliever Dellin Betances to the New York Mets in free agency and starter CC Sabathia retired. Also gone are SS Didi Gregorius and DH Edwin Encarnacion.

The biggest plus on the addition side is right-handed starter Gerrit Cole, who will anchor a rotation with question marks and without RHP Luis Severino (Tommy John surgery). Other welcome “additions” would be healthy returns to action by the likes of OF Aaron Hicks (59 games in 2019), OF Giancarlo Stanton (18), OF Aaron Judge (102), and 1B Luke Voit (118).

New York Yankees 2020 schedule

The Yankees are slated to play in an all-East regional format, with the team playing each AL East foe 10 times — for a total of 40 games — and the remaining 20 games coming against NL East opponents. Looking at last year’s 54-22 divisional mark and taking away what were some lackluster trips to the Midwest and West Coast, the abbreviated “COVID-19 schedule” seems to set up well for New York.

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How many games will the New York Yankees win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday, July 1 at 10:15 a.m. ET.

The Yankees O/U win total is tabbed at 37.5 with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. There isn’t a ton of upside value in the OVER play, but there’s enough there to include New York in a parlay of 4-5 teams.

New York Yankees World Series odds

New York is tabbed at +400 to win the Series. That’s a solid play for an organization with a ton of depth in a year where the 26th man (and perhaps the 46th man) will come into play more than any other.

New York Yankees playoff odds

The Yankees are listed at -323 to win the AL East. The win total and World Series odds have better value.

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