Baltimore Orioles: Underrated MLB Futures Bets with Burnes and Holliday
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The Baltimore Orioles, a team that recently completed its best MLB season in nearly half a century, finds itself at the center of a puzzling narrative. Despite a phenomenal 101-win campaign—their finest performance since 1979—and clinching the AL East, the Orioles’ futures odds seem to undervalue their accomplishments and potential.
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Orioles Futures Odds at FanDuel
- World Series Winner: +1500 (7th shortest odds)
- AL Winner: +700 (4th shortest odds)
- AL East Winner: +220 (2nd shortest odds)
- Best Reg. Season Record: +260 (2nd shortest odds)
- 89.5 Reg. Season Wins: O -105 | U -115
Currently, their win total is pegged at 89.5 on FanDuel, a figure that starkly contrasts with the 100 wins they amassed last year while surpassing their projected win total by an impressive 23.5 games.
This underestimation raises eyebrows, especially considering the Orioles outperformed odds makers’ expectations by a wide margin last year, who had set their win total at a modest 77.5. The skepticism surrounding the Orioles’ upcoming season appears unfounded when you consider the talent returning to the roster. Notably, the team acquired the 2021 NL Cy Young winner, Corbin Burnes, enhancing an already formidable lineup.
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AL Cy Young Odds at FanDuel
- Gerrit Cole: +500
- Kevin Gausman: +700
- Pablo Lopez: +1000
- Corbin Burnes: +1000
- Framber Valdez: +1000
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On the offense returning stars Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman set the pace. Both Henderson and Rutschman are among the top 15 favorites to win the AL MVP, signaling the high caliber of players the Orioles have in their ranks.
Moreover, the Orioles boast the number one baseball prospect, shortstop Jackson Holliday, who has just been named the minor league player of the year. Holliday’s potential is recognized in his second-best odds to win the AL Rookie of the Year, further highlighting the depth of talent within the team.
AL Rookie of the Year Odds at FanDuel
- Evan Carter: +280
- Jackson Holliday: +340
- Wyatt Langford: +700
- Colt Keith: +1000
- Junior Caminero: +1100
The question then arises: Why does the betting market seem to underestimate the Orioles, a team brimming with young talent and coming off an exceptional season? With all signs pointing to a squad that’s not only maintained its core but also added significant firepower, the Orioles are positioned to defy expectations once again.
As the new MLB season approaches, the Baltimore Orioles stand out as a compelling pick for futures betting. Their blend of youthful exuberance, proven performers, and strategic acquisitions sets the stage for another thrilling campaign. For bettors and baseball fans alike, overlooking the Orioles could mean missing out on the action and success that this team is primed to replicate in the upcoming season.
