Win Total Update
As June comes to a close, so does the first-half of the 2014 pro baseball regular season. Prior to the start of the season, the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino SuperBook (LVH) posted win totals for all 30 teams.
Based on the oddsmakers expectations, bettors can start to see what clubs have over and underachieved on the diamond so far.
Looking at the below table, the National League has had more disappointments than the American League but it also has two teams that could go ‘over’ their season win total by September.
The biggest surprise is Milwaukee, who was projected to win 79 ½ games at the LVH. The Brewers are on pace for 98 victories and a lot of their success is based on their ability win and the road and bounce back off losses. Milwaukee’s longest losing streak of the season is four games.
Right behind the Brewers in the NL are the Giants. San Francisco had a win total of 85 ½ and if it stays the course, the club should come close to 100 wins (97 projected).
San Francisco’s production in the first-half is indeed great but its Bay Area neighbor, Oakland, has been a tad better. The Athletics had the highest win total (89 ½) listed at the LVH amongst all five teams in the AL West and they lived up to their lofty expectations. Oakland is projected to earn 100 wins but it might be hard to keep up this pace based on their divisional foes.
Even though Houston is likely to have another losing season, the youngster are on pace to win 69 games and exceed their win total of 62 ½, which was the lowest number the LVH posted before the season.
As far as disappointments in the American League, the Rays lead this category but the Red Sox aren’t far behind. Tampa Bay has been hurt with key injuries and is on pace to win 65 games, well below their win total of 87 ½.
After winning the World Series last year, the Red Sox had a win total of 87 ½ games at the LVH. At the midway point, Boston is playing sub .500 baseball and is projected to win 74 games.
Listed below are the win totals from the LVH, plus projections for each team based on winning percentage as of June 23, 2014.
National League Win Totals
Team Win Total On Pace Projected Result
Arizona 80 65
Atlanta 88 82
Chicago Cubs 68.5 68
Cincinnati 84 81
Colorado 75.5 73
L.A. Dodgers 93.5 88
Miami 69 79
Milwaukee 79.5 98
N.Y. Mets 73.5 74
Philadelphia 76.5 74
Pittsburgh 84.5 80
San Diego 78.5 68
San Francisco 85.5 97
St. Louis 91.5 87
Washington 88.5 85
American League Win Totals
Team Win Total On Pace Projected
Baltimore 80 85
Boston 87.5 74
Chicago White Sox 76.5 74
Cleveland 80.5 79
Detroit 89.5 90
Houston 62.5 69
Kansas City 82 84
LA Angels 88 89
Minnesota 70.5 79
NY Yankees 86.5 85
Oakland 89.5 100
Seattle 80 85
Tampa Bay 87.5 65
Texas 87 75
Toronto 79.5 88
As June comes to a close, so does the first-half of the 2014 pro baseball regular season. Prior to the start of the season, the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino SuperBook (LVH) posted win totals for all 30 teams.
Based on the oddsmakers expectations, bettors can start to see what clubs have over and underachieved on the diamond so far.
Looking at the below table, the National League has had more disappointments than the American League but it also has two teams that could go ‘over’ their season win total by September.
The biggest surprise is Milwaukee, who was projected to win 79 ½ games at the LVH. The Brewers are on pace for 98 victories and a lot of their success is based on their ability win and the road and bounce back off losses. Milwaukee’s longest losing streak of the season is four games.
Right behind the Brewers in the NL are the Giants. San Francisco had a win total of 85 ½ and if it stays the course, the club should come close to 100 wins (97 projected).
San Francisco’s production in the first-half is indeed great but its Bay Area neighbor, Oakland, has been a tad better. The Athletics had the highest win total (89 ½) listed at the LVH amongst all five teams in the AL West and they lived up to their lofty expectations. Oakland is projected to earn 100 wins but it might be hard to keep up this pace based on their divisional foes.
Even though Houston is likely to have another losing season, the youngster are on pace to win 69 games and exceed their win total of 62 ½, which was the lowest number the LVH posted before the season.
As far as disappointments in the American League, the Rays lead this category but the Red Sox aren’t far behind. Tampa Bay has been hurt with key injuries and is on pace to win 65 games, well below their win total of 87 ½.
After winning the World Series last year, the Red Sox had a win total of 87 ½ games at the LVH. At the midway point, Boston is playing sub .500 baseball and is projected to win 74 games.
Listed below are the win totals from the LVH, plus projections for each team based on winning percentage as of June 23, 2014.
National League Win Totals
Team Win Total On Pace Projected Result
Arizona 80 65
Atlanta 88 82
Chicago Cubs 68.5 68
Cincinnati 84 81
Colorado 75.5 73
L.A. Dodgers 93.5 88
Miami 69 79
Milwaukee 79.5 98
N.Y. Mets 73.5 74
Philadelphia 76.5 74
Pittsburgh 84.5 80
San Diego 78.5 68
San Francisco 85.5 97
St. Louis 91.5 87
Washington 88.5 85
American League Win Totals
Team Win Total On Pace Projected
Baltimore 80 85
Boston 87.5 74
Chicago White Sox 76.5 74
Cleveland 80.5 79
Detroit 89.5 90
Houston 62.5 69
Kansas City 82 84
LA Angels 88 89
Minnesota 70.5 79
NY Yankees 86.5 85
Oakland 89.5 100
Seattle 80 85
Tampa Bay 87.5 65
Texas 87 75
Toronto 79.5 88

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