The Chicago Cubs chances would be the shortest theyve been . The St. Louis Cardinals are two games back while the Milwaukee Brewers course by 2.5. Is there value with either of the two trailers or are the Cubs that the best bet to win this branch?
Odds as of 12/08/2019.
While the Cubs can not appear to pull away in the Central, theyve appeared to be the team this past season. As they have been 19-12 in their last 31 games, more importantly, theyve picked their game up over the previous month.
The Cubs rank fifth in staff ERA and are in OPS, so they are a team that is balanced. A huge issue for these saves as they have blown 21 saves — the third-most from the majors and has become the innings. But, remember they signed Craig Kimbrel and he has been pretty reliable for them, although hes hurt right now.
It feels like the Cardinals can not quite get. Theyve mostly been around a .500 staff this year hovering above that mark. They came out with wins in 12 of their first 14 games of the gates in the second half of this year. Then they took two of three.
But the Cards quickly gave up it, dropping five. It simply feels like this group is a few bricks short of a load. They did not assist the roster and this is that they are. Their offense ranks 25th in runs 24th and scored in OPS. It is just not great enough — in a weak division.
Of the 3 contenders in this race, the Cards have the worst record against winning teams since theyre only 30-35 (13th in the Majors) whereas the Brewers are 36-29 (fourth) whereas the Cubs are 33-31 (seventh). That is not a good sign for St. Louis.
As they have mostly reflected the Cardinals this season, it is hard for me to get on board with the Brewers: been close to .500 but hovered across over it. They were 47-44 at the fracture and then began the next half but are 6-7 since.
As they have blown six saves since the 17, pitching is a battle with this team. On the year, their pitching staff has a WHIP of all 1.38, that is 17th.
On offense, the Brewers probably have the best player in this branch in Christian Yelich. Hes batting .335 and contains 39 home runs but with these numbers, the Brewers are 17th batting average 24th in home runs since the All-Star break. I dont think that they have the equilibrium.
Cardinals and the Brewers had to assist themselves in the trade deadline and that also they didnt. The Cubs made motions ahead of the deadline and also Nick Castellanos in its purchase with the signing of Kimbrel. They picked up Tony Kemp and Derek Holland.
Keep in mind that the Cubs have dealt with a ton of injuries but should acquire healthy. With Kimbrel coming shortly and Pedro Strop straight back, this is the team to beat in this branch. Theyre the best bet.
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