NL East Odds
Will anyone catch up to the Washington Nationals in the race to win the NL East this season? Here is a look at the latest odds.
According to oddsmakers at BetDSI, the Dodgers are the clear favorite to win the NL East, as they have -10000 odds right now. Other odds have the Atlanta Braves at +5000, the Miami Marlins at +5000 and the New York Mets at +5000 as well. The Phillies are not even listed with odds as they are 22.5 games out of first.
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The Nationals are 52-36 on the season and they currently have a 9.5-game lead on the field in the NL East. The Nationals have a very talented roster that has produced 486 runs while allowing just 396. They are the lone team in the division with a positive run differential.
The Braves sit in second in the division at 42-45 overall. Atlanta is 9.5 games out of first in the division and they have scored 405 runs this season while allowing 449.
The Marlins are in third in the division with a 41-46 record. They trail the Nationals by 10.5 games entering the break. Miami has scored 410 runs this season while allowing 429. Their -19 run differential ranks second in the division.
The Mets had some high hopes for the season but have had some injuries really hurt them, especially on the mound. New York is 39-47 at the break, 12 games out of first place in the division. New York has scored just 406 runs this season while allowing 455.