- The Los Angeles Dodgers are still favored to win the National League Pennant at -105 odds, but they’re still behind the Atlanta Braves (+450) in Wednesday’s standings.
- The Milwaukee Brewers stay hot and sit at +625 odds to win the Pennant at 1.5 games back.
- James Wood and the Washington Nationals are hot, while Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres are not.
WASHINGTON – The NL Pennant race has been a top-heavy battle between the Dodgers and Braves for most of the season, but the Milwaukee Brewers have solidified themselves in the mix. Milwaukee has gone from +1000 to +625 at legal MLB betting sites over the last three weeks, placing them as one of four teams with odds at +1700 or shorter to win the Pennant.
NL Pennant Odds Tracker
| Team | Current NL Pennant Odds | NL Pennant Odds 3 Weeks Ago | Trending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -105 | -105 | – |
| Atlanta Braves | +450 | +475 | Up |
| Milwaukee Brewers | +625 | +1000 | Up |
| Philadelphia Phillies | +800 | +1300 | Up |
| Chicago Cubs | +1800 | +800 | Down |
| San Diego Padres | +2000 | +1400 | Down |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | +3500 | +3000 | Down |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | +4000 | +4000 | – |
| New York Mets | +4000 | +2800 | Down |
| St. Louis Cardinals | +5000 | +5000 | – |
| Cincinnati Reds | +7000 | +4000 | Down |
| Washington Nationals | +15000 | +20000 | Up |
| Miami Marlins | +17500 | +12500 | Down |
| San Francisco Giants | +25000 | +9500 | Down |
| Colorado Rockies | +35000 | +35000 | – |
One of the biggest movers are the Washington Nationals, who still have long legal sports betting odds at +15000 but are now just 8.5 games back. Washington leads the league in runs scored, but their 26th ranked 4.59 team ERA has held sportsbooks back from pricing them any shorter.
Brewers, Cardinals, Phillies, Nationals On The Move
The St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, and Washington Nationals each won seven of their last 10 games to climb up the National League standings. The Philadelphia Phillies have won 14 of their last 20 games to move seven games back, but the Dodgers and Braves have kept their foot on the gas at the top of the standings.
National League Standings
| Team | Record | Games Back | Record In Last 10 Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 46-25 | – | 5-5 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 47-27 | 0.5 GB | 6-4 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 44-26 | 1.5 GB | 7-3 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 40-31 | 6 GB | 7-3 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 40-33 | 7 GB | 6-4 |
| Washington Nationals | 39-35 | 8.5 GB | 7-3 |
| San Diego Padres | 37-35 | 9.5 GB | 5-5 |
| Chicago Cubs | 38-36 | 9.5 GB | 5-5 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 37-36 | 10 GB | 4-6 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 37-37 | 10.5 GB | 3-7 |
| Miami Marlins | 36-38 | 11.5 GB | 7-3 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 35-37 | 11.5 GB | 4-6 |
| New York Mets | 32-41 | 15 GB | 4-6 |
| San Francisco Giants | 29-43 | 17.5 GB | 5-5 |
| Colorado Rockies | 28-46 | 19.5 GB | 4-6 |
The Braves are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, but catcher Drake Baldwin returned to lineup with a bang on Tuesday. He launched a 473-foot leadoff home run in his first game in almost a month and his return will certainly help Atlanta retain their top spot despite Ronald Acuna being on the IL.
Who’s Hot: James Wood And The Washington Nationals
The Nationals have rattled off four consecutive series wins since being swept by the Miami Marlins, winning eight of their last 11 games. James Wood has been a big contributor through this stretch and is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak.
In the last seven days, Wood is slashing .391 / .464 / .870 with three home runs and seven RBI. Wood’s consistency has propelled the Nationals into the NL Pennant race at 8.5 games back, ahead of teams like the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs.
Who’s Not: Manny Machado And The San Diego Padres
Manny Machado is batting a league-worst .175 batting average and is posting a negative WAR (-0.6) for the first time in his career. The entire team is struggling alongside Machado, losing 16 of their last 22 games.
San Diego’s odds to win the NL Pennant have dropped to +2000 amid the slump and soon will have series against the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, who stand atop the Pennant.
What To Watch For In This Week’s NL Pennant Race
- Braves Host 3-Game Series with Brewers before road series against Padres
- Nationals/Phillies 4-Game Series in Philadelphia begins Monday
- Mets get opportunity to gain ground in Pennant race with series against Phillies, Cubs, and Phillies again
