Race to the finish
For many, spring is the peak of optimism. It seems that each MLB season there are a few teams set to light the MLB on fire but when the season gets rolling fail to meet these lofty expectations – much is the case for fans of teams like the Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants.
On the flip side, there are always a few teams that coming roaring out of the gates and take the whole league by surprise – we’re looking at you Pirates fans.
We decided to look at pre-season win totals from LVH Superbook to gauge how teams have so far faired against expectations and what they need to do over the remaining games to meet these expectations.
Todd’s Take: This is an excellent piece to give perspective on which regular season wins ticket holders should be pressing the panic button or flying high right about now. Win totals are an increasing part of business for sportsbooks across all sports with baseball remaining third on the food chain behind both football varieties. I think every bettor needs to think of the opportunity cost associated with tying up their funds for better than 6 mos on an even money proposition (credit players, well you’re a different breed). They’re a great way for the casual fan to keep interest but for those looking to turn over their money faster, it’s a delicate balancing act. Return on investment should always factor into the equation when it comes to making long term decisions and only you know what ends up being best for your bankroll.
