- The Seattle Mariners have +270 odds to win the American League West division from 1.5 games back.
- NL Central odds list the Chicago Cubs with +220 odds to win the division despite a 3.5-game deficit to the Milwaukee Brewers.
- A parlay of both teams to win their divisions has +1084 odds at Bovada.
SEATTLE – With roughly 35 games left in the 2023 MLB season, divisional races are heating up in the American League West and National League Central.
The Seattle Mariners have +270 odds at USA online sportsbooks to win the AL West.
American League West Betting Odds
- Houston Astros +105
- Texas Rangers +160
- Seattle Mariners +270
- Los Angeles Angels +50000
- Oakland Athletics +250000
A red-hot Julio Rodriguez made MLB history with 17 hits in four games, leading the Mariners to an eight-game win streak. The streak puts Seattle just 1.5 games behind the Texas Rangers for the divisional lead.
AL West Standings
| Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | 72-54 | - |
| Houston Astros | 72-56 | 1 |
| Seattle Mariners | 71-56 | 1.5 |
The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics have less than a one percent chance to make the playoffs, meaning the winner will either be the Rangers, Astros, or Mariners. Seattle also has the sixth-easiest remaining schedule in the MLB.
The Seattle Mariners +270 odds at online sportsbooks taking MLB bets are at their peak value before going into divisional series with the Astros and Rangers.
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Cubs are the Value Team in the National League
On the MLB app, the Chicago Cubs expected season record is 89-73. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are projected to finish 82-80 and the Cincinnati Reds at 79-83.
MLB projections have the Cubs winning the division by seven games, yet online sportsbooks give the Cubs +220 odds to win the division.
National League Central Betting Odds
- Milwaukee Brewers -290
- Chicago Cubs +220
- Cincinnati Reds +950
- Pittsburgh Pirates +50000
- St. Louis Cardinals +60000
The National League Central is a three-team race similar to the American League West. Chicago is only 3.5 games back and their expected win/loss record has them leading the NL Central by five games.
NL Central Standings
| Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 70-57 | - |
| Chicago Cubs | 66-60 | 3.5 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 67-61 | 3.5 |
Betting odds for the National League Central list the Chicago Cubs with +220 odds to win the division. Parlaying the Chicago Cubs to win the NL Central and the Seattle Mariners to win the AL West at Bovada Sportsbook offers +1084 odds.
Zach graduated from Florida State University after majoring in Writing, Editing, and Media with a minor in Communication. He has a passion for sports betting and specializes in DFS for NFL, NBA, and MLB. At the casino, you can find Zach playing blackjack or roulette.
