MLB Lines: Last Minute Analysis Before Season Starts

Last Minute Analysis Before Season Starts: This is the week that all MLG fans have been waiting for, as Opening Day is now just a matter of days away.

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I think the key thing to say here, ahead of the start of the regular season, is that you should basically forget everything you saw in spring training. The real games are here, and the big favorites will be ready to play. Since we are mere days away from Opening Day, now is the perfect time to take one more look at all 6 divisions to see who is favored, so let’s get into it.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

American League East

The general feeling is that the New York Yankees will bounce back after an injury plagued season in 2023. They are the favorites at +170, but the Baltimore Orioles, who won the division last season, are hot on their heels. The Jays and Rays could be in the Wild Card hunt. The only team that really seems to have no shot is the Boston Red Sox.

American League Central

The Minnesota Twins are the clear favorite in what looks to be the weakest division in the AL. They are in at odds of -116 right now, but there are many pundits who believe that the Detroit Tigers could potentially spring the upset. The Cleveland Guardians could make things interesting, but I think we can all pass on the Royals and White Sox.

American League West

This looks to be a fantastic race for the top spot, with the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners all in close proximity on the bookies board. The Astros are the current favorite at +100, but can you really overlook the defending World Series champion Rangers at +200? It looks like it might be a long season for the Angels and As.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

East

The Marlins, Mets, and Nationals all look to be well off the pace and not even really in the Wild Card picture. Can one of those three upset the apple cart?

Central

This division might well be the toughest of all to predict, as it really could go several different ways. Heading into the new season, the St. Louis Cardinals, who finished dead last in 2023, are the favorites at odds of +160. They are closely followed by the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, while the Brewers could get involved, too. The only team that you can probably count out is the Pittsburgh Pirates.

West

There are zero surprises here, as the LA Dodgers are once again the clear favorite at odds of -600. It really isn’t even close, but you might consider looking at the Arizona Diamondbacks, who went to the World Series last season, as a potential Wild Card pick. The Padres could rebound, and the Giants could be in the hunt, too, but I think we can forget about the Colorado Rockies.

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I have read enough, I need to place my bet now. What to do?