NBA-P: 30-16 (65.2%) +18.25u
NCAAF: 2-2 (50.0%) -0.20u
NFL: 5-4 (55.6%) +0.65u
MLB: 97-66-4 (59.8%) +31.61u
MLB-P: 0-0 (00.0%) +0.00u
Texas Rangers (+265)
Below I have my team breakdown for the Texas Rangers. I will post this same type of breakdown for the rest of the teams in playoffs this weekend. Some of these stats are a little out of date because compiling this data and producing these statistical breakdowns takes time and I've been working on them for a few weeks now. It's pretty easy to follow, but I'll point out one aspect of the Rangers that no other team has in the American league. I've colored "good" splits in green, colored "bad" splits in red, and left "average" splits black. The Rangers have two green splits (one against lefties and the other against righties) but only one red split. They also have a good mix of lefties/righties and contact/strikeout pitchers. Most teams in the AL do not have pitching staffs this consistent and deep - especially in the 3, 4, and 5 spots of the rotation. While their bullpen isn't very good, their starting pitchers are collectively the best in the AL. Throw in their 3rd ranked offense and top 10 rank in fielding and you have a team that has all the variables to win in the post-season. According to my models, they're the best team in the American League and at +265 to win the pennant I'll gladly back them. Not sold on them as much to win the World Series since they'll likely face the Phillies whose pitching staff is by far the most dangerous in the league. I think Vegas has set their futures odds right where they should be, but they missed the mark on the Rangers. This is a 2u bet. I'm 16-5 on 2u bets this year in all sports.