Last Updated on March 10, 2010 1:54 pm by Anthony Rome
Braves Season Odds
Did the Atlanta Braves add enough pieces in the offseason to unseat the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East? Let’s take a look at their odds.
The Braves have one of the more underrated starting rotations in the National League, headlined by 24-year-old Jair Jurrjens. Along with Tommy Hanson and Derek Lowe, Atlanta has a solid one-two-three punch at the top of their rotation and Kenshin Kawakami adds a solid presence on the back end.
While there are plenty of questions about young phenom Jayson Heyward, the Braves have put together a nice collection of outfielders. Heyward has a ton of upside and the additions of Nate McLouth and Melky Cabrera over the past year should pay divdinds.
In the infield, Brian McCann, Troy Glaus, Martin Prado, Yunel Escobar and Chipper Jones gives Atlanta solid collection of veterans and hitters that are in the midst of their prime. As previously stated, the Braves have more than enough offense to contend in 2010.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Braves a 20/1 long shot to win the World Series and an 8/1 long shot to win the NL Pennant. Their over/under total for wins has been set at 85.5 and their odds to win the NL East have been established at 2.75/1.
The Braves are one of the more intriguing mid-range long shots to win the 2010 World Series. They certainly have a nice collection of young and veteran talent and should challenge the Phillies in the NL East. They have to stay healthy to make a deep run, but the Braves are one of the favorites to win the NL Wild Card this season.
2010 MLB World Series Odds
Atlanta Braves 20/1
2010 MLB NL Pennant Odds
Atlanta Braves 8/1
2010 MLB NL East Odds
Atlanta Braves 2.75/1
2010 MLB Regular Season Win Totals
Atlanta Braves Over 85.5 (-130)
Atlanta Braves Under 85.5 (even)
Posted: 3/10/10 1:55PM ET