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American League Best Bets | MLB Futures & Predictions (Ep. 1180)

Mar 17, 2026
They break down American League win totals and market mispricings with specific team calls. They spotlight undervalued and overvalued clubs and outline division parlay strategies. Longshot futures like MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie bets are floated alongside strikeout and stolen-base leader picks. The show closes with final betting tips and favorite AL futures to watch.
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INSIGHT

A's 75.5 Wins Look Undervalued

  • The Oakland/Las Vegas A's are undervalued at 75.5 wins and projectably better than last year's 76 wins.
  • Chris Welsh cites improved offense (Nick Kurtz, Rooker, Jacob Wilson) and favorable division dynamics as reasons for an uptick.
ADVICE

Take Guardians Over 78.5 Wins

  • Bet the Guardians over 78.5 wins or the over-80 at plus money because they routinely outperform low market expectations.
  • Joe Pisapia notes Jose Ramirez's central role and stable rotation/bullpen as reasons to expect another winning season.
ADVICE

Fade Twins With Under 72.5 Wins

  • Fade the Twins under health and roster instability concerns by taking the under 72.5 wins.
  • Joe Pisapia highlights Pablo Lopez's Tommy John, potential Joe Ryan trade, and Byron Buxton health risk as triggers for decline.
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