Only one week in the past, the Astros appeared like they’d the AL West wrapped up, and Seattle was trying to draw back with the ultimate Wild Card spot.
Then, Houston stumbled, the Mariners reeled off seven wins in a row, the Rangers rattled off 5 in a row, and even Cleveland has quietly gone 8-2 of their final 10. Seattle and Houston are actually tied for first within the AL West, and regardless of a 6-1 week for the Guardians, they misplaced a sport of their pursuit of the final Wild Card slot.
Remaining Schedules:
SEA: 2 LAA, 3 KC, 3 HOU, 3 COL, 3 LAD
HOU: 2 ATL, 3 TEX, 3 SEA, 3 A’s, 3 LAA
TEX: 2 NYM, 3 HOU, 3 MIA, 3 MIN, 3 CLE
CLE: 2 CHW, 3 DET, 4 MIN, 3 DET, 3 TEX
Seattle has probably the most favorable remaining schedule, with some winnable sequence in opposition to the Angels and Colorado, and an opportunity to clinch the division by happening to Houston for a large sequence in opposition to a reeling Astros staff.
Texas has a really favorable draw as properly, with sequence in opposition to Minnesota and Miami, and likewise getting a shot at an Astros staff having some in-fighting inside themselves. Then they’ll end with a sequence in opposition to Cleveland that may very well be large.
Talking of Cleveland, they want some assist, and with solely a 7% probability at making the playoffs, they’ll want numerous assist. Thankfully, their pitchers are getting sizzling on the excellent time.
If the Guardians can play properly in opposition to a Tigers staff that could be with out Tarik Skubal, and if the Rangers and Seattle can beat up the Astros, the ultimate sequence of the season at residence in opposition to Texas may very well be an opportunity on the remaining playoff spot. The Guardians’ offense is an absolute joke, however their starters are going 7–8 innings each different night time. So, if they will work their approach in three or 4 runs, that’s going to be sufficient for them to win video games.
From a betting perspective, I like Seattle -125 to win the AL West. They’re the most popular staff in baseball, and I belief them probably the most to emerge from this division.
I’d lean in direction of Texas to take the ultimate Wild Card spot, however a extra thrilling guess is Houston +295 to not make the playoffs. In case you suppose both the Rangers or Guardians will safe the final playoff spot, that is the best choice as an alternative of betting on Texas at +155 or Cleveland at +950 simply to make it to the dance.
We’ve bought an ideal one coming down the stretch, and it’s nonetheless anybody’s probability to have an October to recollect.
