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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?

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

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?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 9:15 a.m. ET.

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?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the St. Louis Cardinals will win in the 60-game MLB season.

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?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Los Angeles Dodgers will win in the 60-game MLB season.

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?

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

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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?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the New York Yankees will win in the 60-game MLB season.

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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Updated 2020 MLB World Series winner odds

Updating each MLB team’s sports betting odds around winning the 2020 World Series.

While the start of the 2020 MLB season has been delayed, we look forward to the day baseball – and all sports, for that matter – return. Despite the delay, it doesn’t stop us from looking into the future at which teams the oddsmakers forecast as having the best shot at winning this season’s championship.

Updated 2020 MLB World Series Odds

Odds via BetMGM, last updated March 31 at 3 p.m. ET.

New York Yankees +350 (unchanged)

Los Angeles Dodgers +380 (was +400)

Houston Astros +700 (was +550)

Atlanta Braves +1,100 (unchanged)

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Minnesota Twins +1,600 (was +1,400)

Washington Nationals +1,600 (was +1,400)

St. Louis Cardinals +2,000 (was +1,400)

Tampa Rays +2,000 (was +1,800)

New York Mets +2,500 (was +2,000)

Oakland Athletics +2,500 (unchanged)

Philadelphia Phillies +2,500 (was +1,800)

Chicago Cubs +3,000 (was +2,200)

Cincinnati Reds +3,000 (unchanged)

Cleveland Indians +3,000 (was +2,200)

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Boston Red Sox +3,500 (was +2,500)

Chicago White Sox +3,500 (was +3,300)

Los Angeles Angels +3,500 (was +3,300)

Milwaukee Brewers +3,500 (was +2,200)

Arizona Diamondbacks +5,000 (was +4,000)

San Diego Padres +5,000 (was +4,000)

Texas Rangers +8,000 (was +6,600)

Toronto Blue Jays +10,000 (was +6,600)

Colorado Rockies +30,000 (was +15,000)

Baltimore Orioles +50,000 (was +100,000)

Detroit Tigers +50,000 (was +100,000)

Kansas City Royals +50,000 (was +100,000)

Miami Marlins +50,000 (was +100,000)

Pittsburgh Pirates +50,000 (was +25,000)

San Francisco Giants +50,000 (was +25,000)

Seattle Mariners +50,000 (was +25,000)

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MLB Futures Betting: 2020 AL MVP odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing the baseball futures odds to be crowned the 2020 AL MVP, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The American League’s Most Valuable Player award will once again go through Los Angeles Angels OF Mike Trout, who has won the award three of the last six seasons. He’ll have some added competition this year following a busy MLB offseason. Here, we assess the MLB futures odds to win the 2020 AL MVP, with picks, tips and best bets.

2020 AL MVP Bets: Favorites

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. ET.

Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles Angels (+150)

Trout is heavily favored to successfully defend his 2019 AL MVP crown. The Angels’ offseason signing of 3B Anthony Rendon helps surround Trout with the best supporting cast he’s had to date. L.A. has its sights set on its first postseason berth since 2014, and Trout will be able to add that MVP credential which has eluded him each of his last two award-winning seasons.

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Gleyber Torres, 2B, New York Yankees (+2500)

The Yankees are stacked with MVP candidates. OF Aaron Judge leads the group with +900 odds to rank second to Trout. 2B DJ LeMahieu (+4000), OF Giancarlo Stanton (+4000) and SP Gerrit Cole (+5000) are also able to win the award with their respective talents. The two outfielders both have injury concerns after missing a solid chunk of last season, however, while Torres has played 267 games over the last two seasons.

2020 AL MVP Bets: Contenders

Yasmani Grandal, C, Chicago White Sox (+5000)

Grandal was named an All-Star last season during his one-year stint with the Milwaukee Brewers. He helped get the best out of a patchwork starting rotation while hitting a career-high 28 home runs. His defense and offense will have plenty of room to shine on a White Sox club with high hopes in 2020. He’ll once again need to be a steady presence behind the plate to maximize the efforts of a young pitching staff.

Matt Olson, 1B, Oakland Athletics (+8000)

Olson excelled in the second half of last season with a .282 batting average, 17 home runs and 53 RBI across the final 69 games. The A’s will again be in playoff contention this season, and Olson will garner added attention down the stretch.

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Austin Meadows, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (+12500)

Meadows hit 21 homers over his final 67 games of 2019 to finish the year with 33. He also stole 12 bases and slashed .291/.364/.558. The Rays are the No. 2 contenders in the AL East, behind the Yankees, and Meadows will get plenty of credit if the Rays can somehow overcome New York to win the division.

Alex Verdugo, OF, Boston Red Sox (+15000)

Verdugo hit 12 home runs and stole four bases over 106 MLB games with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. He’ll have a spotlight on him all season as the key replacement for former Red Sox MVP OF Mookie Betts. He’d be a darling in the eyes of voters if he can keep the Red Sox in playoff contention following the much-criticized trade.

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Updated 2020 MLB World Series winner odds: New York Yankees remain the team to beat

Looking at each MLB team’s 2020 World Series odds with the MLB season less than a month away.

Welcome to March, as we count down the days to Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season.

With thoughts of this fall’s World Series in the minds of all of the MLB teams — OK, maybe some of them don’t have a chance — we focus on the latest 2020 World Series odds and which teams are most likely in the eyes of the oddsmakers to be this year’s champion.

Updated 2020 MLB World Series Odds

Odds via BetMGM, last updated March 2 at 2 p.m. ET.

New York Yankees +350

Los Angeles Dodgers +400

Houston Astros +550

Atlanta Braves +1,100

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Minnesota Twins +1,400

St. Louis Cardinals +1,400

Washington Nationals +1,400

Philadelphia Phillies +1,800

Tampa Rays +1,800

New York Mets +2,000

Chicago Cubs +2,200

Cleveland Indians +2,200

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Milwaukee Brewers +2,200

Boston Red Sox +2,500

Oakland Athletics +2,500

Cincinnati Reds +3,000

Chicago White Sox +3,300

Los Angeles Angels +3,300

Arizona Diamondbacks +4,000

San Diego Padres +4,000

Texas Rangers +6,600

Toronto Blue Jays +6,600

Colorado Rockies +15,000

Pittsburgh Pirates +25,000

San Francisco Giants +25,000

Seattle Mariners +25,000

Baltimore Orioles +100,000

Detroit Tigers +100,000

Kansas City Royals +100,000

Miami Marlins +100,000

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How many games will the Chicago Cubs win in 2020?

Analyzing the Chicago Cubs’ projected win total for the 2020 MLB season, along with their odds to win the NL Central and World Series.

The Chicago Cubs had made the postseason four years in a row prior to the 2019 season. They went just 84-78 last year and finished third in the National League Central. They’ll try to bounce back and make the playoffs in 2020, but they’re not the powerhouse they were a few years ago. Today, we focus on the Cubs’ 2020 regular-season win total and World Series odds. Does Chicago have what it takes? Let’s analyze:

Chicago Cubs 2019 wins

The Cubs finished in the top 10 in runs scored and team ERA last season, but a late-season collapse doomed them in the playoff race. They finished the year 2-10 in their last 12 games, and not long thereafter, Joe Maddon was fired as the team’s manager. With a loaded lineup led by Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, the Cubs were a huge disappointment in 2019.

Chicago Cubs offseason

The biggest change made by the Cubs this offseason was the hiring of David Ross to replace Maddon as manager. Otherwise, the roster doesn’t look all that different than it did in 2019. Bryant is still in Chicago despite trade rumors, as are Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber, Javier Baez and Jason Heyward. Steven Souza was also signed in free agency and Jason Kipnis inked a minor-league deal.

The bullpen was the focus of the offseason for the Cubs, as they added Dan Winkler, Casey Sadler and Jeremy Jeffress in free agency or trades.

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Chicago Cubs odds to win NL Central division

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list.
Lines last updated on Monday, Feb. 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

The Cubs are the second-favorites to win the division, coming in at +250. The St. Louis Cardinals have the best odds at +210, while the Milwaukee Brewers are +260 and the Cincinnati Reds +380. In other words, it’s going to be a highly competitive race in the NL Central.

Chicago Cubs World Series odds

The Cubs are tied for the eighth-best odds to win the World Series this season at +2200 – behind the Cardinals (+1400) but tied with the Brewers. The Cubs need their rotation to come through if they are to be the last team standing, boasting names such as Yu Darvish, Jose Quintana and Kyle Hendricks.

How many games will the Cubs win in 2020?

The Over/Under for the Cubs’ win total is 86.5. They won at least 92 games each year from 2015-2018, but finished only 84-78 last season. It’s reasonable to expect the Cubs to go Over that total and make it back to the playoffs, especially if Darvish can stay healthy and lead the rotation.

Bet the OVER 86.5 (+105) with the plus-money. Chicago will be better than it was last season and has a great chance to win the division.

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