Two Futures

[Tomorrows Paper]

Both 1* Plays - I don't think either will be that close.

Atlanta Braves Regular Season Wins Over 72.5 (-110)
Currently 40-49, the Braves have won 3 consecutive series, and they face an easy second half schedule, particularly in August, where they should be favored in no fewer than 21 of their 28 games - probably closer to 24, depending on the pitching matchups. The bullpen has quietly been very good recently - the Braves have the best overall ERA in the NL the last two weeks. Meanwhile, the top of the order is on fire, and the addition of Chuck James to the rotation will build stability.

Baltimore Orioles Regular Season Wins Under 75 (-110)
Currently 41-49, the Orioles would have to go 34-38 the rest of the way to push this bet. I don't see how that happens. They only play 3 home games against a team with a worse record than them - Tampa. They play 32 games against the big five (NYY, Bos, Tor, CHW, Det), and have two 9-game road trips - one out west, and the other at Toronto, NYY, Boston.

[BettorsChat]

What if Atlanta trades Smoltz?

[kbsooner21]

Good luck Paper! Really like that orioles under man

[TMAC951]

I like the O's Under but i hate the Braves over.. GL to ya

[jcindaville]

I agree with the Braves, but if Smoltz goes they can forget it. Good luck, i will be pulling

[Tomorrows Paper]

What if Atlanta trades Smoltz?

I'd be stunned to see that happen, especially the way the Braves have played the last week+. That's the only way it should be close. If they do trade him, they probably get Zumaya from Detroit (and minor leaguers) anyway. But their schedule is so favorable, I think they win 77 games if that trade is made tonight.

[BettorsChat]

I'd be stunned to see that happen, especially the way the Braves have played the last week+. That's the only way it should be close. If they do trade him, they probably get Zumaya from Detroit (and minor leaguers) anyway. But their schedule is so favorable, I think they win 77 games if that trade is made tonight.

I think he may get dealt. I mean he's mentioned it and said he understands, but I believe he would like to stay and finish out his career there. However, he's 39 I believe and they could get some young talent for him.