Each week during the MLB season, Action Network's Anthony Dabbundo will compile a weekly notebook of observations, analytical findings and actionable information to help bettors find an edge in betting the daily grind of a 162-game season.
There are just two months until the marathon of the MLB regular season reaches its end with 12 of the 30 teams qualifying for the playoffs. There are about 55 games per team remaining between now and Oct. 5, when the regular season concludes.
There are a lot of races that will come down to the final week, from the Twins’ slim one-game AL Central lead to the Cardinals’ recently acquired two-game lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. The Mets have grown their NL East lead to 5.5 games now, but a tricky schedule of tough opponents awaits for them through the end of the month.
Let’s breakdown the division races and where I see value in betting the playoff and World Series markets.