With 1B/OF Cody Bellinger leading the way, the 2023 Chicago Cubs scored 819 runs, went 83-79 (.512) and placed 2nd in the NL Central. Scoring 5.06 runs per game while allowing 4.46 and going 21-24 in 1-run games, it’s likely the Cubs underplayed their run differential by a fair amount. Chicago’s National League entry may indeed have been more of a 90-win team.
With Bellinger, who banged out an .881 OPS and bat-heavy 4.0 WAR (FanGraphs), back after testing the market in free agency and with few key roster losses, the Cubs are the favorites in the NL Central this season. Let’s analyze the Chicago Cubs’ World Series odds, along with their projected win total, playoff, division and NL odds as we make our expert MLB picks and predictions.
Chicago Cubs World Series odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 25, at 1:41 p.m. ET.
Odds: +3000 (bet $100 to win $3,000)