NL Central Outcome?

[mebaran]

What will the odds be for winning the NL Central division this year?

Even with the Garza and Pena pick ups, Cubs don't really stand a chance to finish in first do they? I feel like Cubs may actually finish in 3rd this year behind Cards and Reds.

Is Cards to win NL Central -150 too much juice, or do you think it will open close to this?

[Metalhead]

I think Cubs are 4th in the division.

[socalaaron]

Sportsbook.com has already posted up future division odds.

Chicago Cubs
+500

Cincinnati Reds
+300

Houston Astros
+3500

Milwaukee Brewers
+350

Pittsburgh Pirates
+10000

St Louis Cardinals
even

[EXhoosier10]

My guess is Cubs upside is finish a few games over .500, with a more likely scenario being that they finish 4-10 games under. I really like Marcum on the Brewers and see him as a mid 3 ERA (he has consistently outperformed his xFIP and FIP). Greinke is greinke and should also be mid 3 ERA in the NL Central. Gallardo is a top of the rotation guy and could very well end the season as their #1 starter.

Their bullpen looks to be alright with Axford and Saito to finish games, and they have the sluggers to field a good middle of the lineup. If the brewers can somehow figure out a way to stop playing Carlos Gomez and Yuniesky Betancourt, I can see the Brewers putting up quite a fight this year. Come playoff time with that rotation, they could easily make a run to the WS.

If I were forced to choose someone in the division with those odds, I'd take the Brewers at +350.

[mebaran]

If I were forced to choose someone in the division with those odds, I'd take the Brewers at +350.

My thoughts exactly.

I feel like throwing some on the Cardinals at even money is worth it though, because that line will go favorite

[onetrickpony]

1.Cardinals
2. Reds
3. Cubs
4. Brewers
5. Astros
6. Pirates

[thericker7]

Brewers are going to be near the top. If they don't win the division, then they have a great chance at the wildcard.

[oiler]

this is going to be the cardinals last hurrah,cause if they dont open there pocket books for pujols .he will be gone and the cards will be a 500 team,

[clonecat]

If any reliable book has the Brewers at 3-1 or better, I will bet on them. I have no interest in a sportsbook.com account. Also am interested on total wins for A's.