It appears as if the National League is deeper than anyone thought. Most of the top teams in the NL to back after two weeks of play weren’t close to being the favorites to win their division.
Check out the list of squads that look like solid MLB betting lines heading into mid-April.
NL Teams That Look Like Solid Picks for MLB Betting Fans
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National League | National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Most recent champion(s): Philadelphia Phillies: 8th title
Divisions: 3
No. of teams: 15
Arizona Diamondbacks
NL Pennants: 1 | 2001
West Division titles: 5 | 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2011
The Arizona Diamondbacks were supposed to be one of the worst teams in MLB this season. Not only are the D’Backs not one of the worst teams so far, but they’re one of the most profitable to back.
AZ is 4-2 in home games and 3-3 in away games. They’re a terrific 8-4 on the run line. The D’Backs are +327 on the run line. So if you bet Zona, consider backing them on the RL.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
NL Pennants: 9 | 1901, 1902, 1903, 1909, 1925, 1927, 1960, 1971, 1979
NL East Division titles: 9 | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1990, 1991, 1992
The Pirates are -84 on the RL but they’re a fantastic 7-4 straight up. So the Pirates are an incredible +465 on the money line.
+465 isn’t bad for a team whose ace, Rosey Contreras, is 1-1 with an 8.00 ERA. The Pirates win when they shouldn’t, which boosts their payout. Back the Pirates on the ML before the RL.
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Milwaukee Brewers
NL Pennants: 0
NL Central Division titles: 3 | 2011, 2018, 2021
NL East Division titles: 2 | 1981, 1982
St. Louis was the chalk to win the NL Central. Milwaukee was second choice. Right now, the Brewers are the team to beat.
Milwaukee’s 8-3 money line record dazzles. The Brew Crew is +475, tops in MLB, on the run line. Backing Milwaukee to win straight up and to win by 1.5, or not lose by 1.5, has led to moneymaking wins.
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Chicago Cubs
NL Pennants: 17 | 1876, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1885, 1886, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1918, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1938, 1945, 2016
NL Central Division titles: 6 | 2003, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017, 2020
NL East Division titles: 2 | 1984, 1989
As of April 11, the Cubbies have a winning 6-4 record. Chicago is also +406 on the run line. So far, the Brewers, Pirates, and Cubs have made the NL Central naysayers eat their words.
The Cubs are winning because their ace is dominating. Marcus Stroman is 2-0 with 14 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA after 2 starts. If James Tallion catches up to Marcus, the Cubs will have a tough 1-2 starting punch.
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Atlanta Braves
NL Pennants: 18 | 1877, 1878, 1883, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1897, 1898, 1914, 1948, 1957, 1958, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2021
NL East Division titles: 17 | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
NL West Division titles: 5 | 1969, 1982, 1991, 1992, 1993
The Braves are a horrible run line team. Don’t even think about backing the ATL on the run line. Atlanta is -302 when it comes to the RL.
But when it comes to the money line, the Braves are a solid play. Atlanta is 8-4 this season. Max Fried is on the 15-day DL, which means we could see softer money lines in the next week or so, which will lead to more profit if the Braves win.
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San Diego Padres
NL Pennants: 0
NL West Division titles: 5 | 1984, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006
The Friars are only -3 on the run line. So if we pick and choose our run line plays on San Diego games, we could profit.
When it comes to the money line, SD is 7-5. Word of caution regarding the money line. Consider backing San Diego when they’re away, +146, before backing them at Petco, -139.
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New York Mets
NL Pennants: 5 | 1969, 1973, 1986, 2000, 2015
NL West Division titles: 6 | 1969, 1973, 1986, 1988, 2006, 2015
The Mets are just 6-6 on the money line. But NYM is +422 on the run line. Right now, the team from Queens is a much better RL play than a ML play.
That could change if Max Scherzer gets it together and Justin Verlander returns to the rotation. Be cautious when it comes to betting on NYM.
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| W | L | PCT | GB | HOME | AWAY | RS | RA | DIFF | STRK | L10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 8 | 3 | .727% | – | 5-1 | 3-2 | 55 | 27 | +28 | W1 | 8-2 | |
| Atlanta Braves | 8 | 4 | .667% | 0.5 | 3-3 | 5-1 | 58 | 49 | +9 | W2 | 6-4 | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 7 | 5 | .583% | 1.5 | 4-2 | 3-3 | 54 | 60 | -6 | L1 | 6-4 | |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 7 | 4 | .636% | 1 | 3-2 | 4-2 | 51 | 53 | -2 | W1 | 6-4 | |
| Chicago Cubs | 6 | 4 | .600% | 1.5 | 5-3 | 1-1 | 59 | 46 | +13 | W2 | 6-4 | |
| San Diego Padres | 7 | 5 | .583% | 1.5 | 3-3 | 4-2 | 54 | 49 | +5 | W1 | 7-3 | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 6 | .500% | 2.5 | 4-2 | 2-4 | 69 | 50 | +19 | L1 | 5-5 | |
| New York Mets | 6 | 6 | .500% | 2.5 | 3-2 | 3-4 | 46 | 50 | -4 | L1 | 5-5 | |
| San Francisco Giants | 5 | 6 | .455% | 3 | 2-3 | 3-3 | 53 | 51 | +2 | W1 | 5-5 | |
| Colorado Rockies | 5 | 7 | .417% | 3.5 | 3-3 | 2-4 | 54 | 68 | -14 | L1 | 3-7 | |
| Miami Marlins | 5 | 7 | .417% | 3.5 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 38 | 65 | -27 | W1 | 4-6 | |
| Cincinnati Reds | 4 | 6 | .400% | 3.5 | 3-2 | 1-4 | 45 | 50 | -5 | L2 | 4-6 | |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 4 | 7 | .364% | 4 | 3-2 | 1-5 | 49 | 63 | -14 | L1 | 4-6 | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 4 | 7 | .364% | 4 | 2-4 | 2-3 | 49 | 55 | -6 | W1 | 4-6 | |
| Washington Nationals | 4 | 8 | .333% | 4.5 | 1-5 | 3-3 | 46 | 63 | -17 | L1 | 4-6 |
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