- The Cubs hired a new manager after last year's 83-79 campaign.
- Craig Counsell is the betting favorite (+600) to win NL Manager of the Year.
The Chicago Cubs have won just one playoff game since claiming the 2016 World Series, but they aim to change that in 2024.
After failing to reach the playoffs for the third straight season, the Cubs changed their manager by hiring Craig Counsell from the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago also made a splash signing by landing pitcher Shลta Imanaga.
With the National League Central as open as ever, the Cubs enter the season as an MLB playoff odds contender.
Cubs Futures Odds
Win Total: 84.5
NL Central: +190
NL Pennant: +1600
World Series: +3000
Thanks to the moves made in the offseason, the Cubs are getting plenty of respect in the latest MLB odds.
Chicago hasnโt traded shorter than +500 to win its division since 2019. That was also the last time the Cubs had a win total higher than 78.5, as they had an over/under of 87.5 before finishing with 84 wins in 2019.
The Cubs cleared their win total of 77.5 during last yearโs 83-79 campaign.
Cubs Offseason Moves
The Cubs hired Counsell from their division rival in early November before making some notable additions to the roster.
Additions
| Player | Pos. |
|---|---|
| Yency Almonte | RHP |
| Michael Busch | INF |
| Shลta Imanaga | LHP |
| Hector Neris | RHP |
Departures
| Player | Pos. |
|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | C |
| Marcus Stroman | RHP |
Imanaga was the highlight of Chicagoโs offseason, as the left-hander inked a four-year deal in January. Imanaga, 30, posted a 2.80 ERA and a league-leading 174 strikeouts in 148 innings while pitching for Yokohama in Nippon Professional Baseball last year.
Bellinger returned on a three-year, $80 million deal with multiple player options. Last season, he hit a career-best .307 with 26 home runs and 97 RBI in 130 games with the Cubs.
Cubs 2024 Betting Prediction
Prediction: Craig Counsell to win National League Manager of the Year (+600)
Counsell might be the betting favorite in this market, but this wager is the best way to bet on a good season for the Cubs.
Chicago is +190 to win the NL Central, the second-best odds behind the +175 value for the St. Louis Cardinals. If the Cubs win the division or make the playoffs, Counsell will have a strong argument from a narrative standpoint.
Thatโs why the Cubs brought in Counsell, as they watched him get the most out of his Milwaukee rosters with a 707-625 record across nine years.
Counsell has somehow never won this award, but that could change with a solid first season in Chicago.
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2024 Cubs Schedule
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2023 MLB Team ATS Records
Team ATS Record ATS Win Pct. Reds 97-65 .599 Orioles 96-66 .593 Dodgers 92-70 .568 Rangers 88-74 .543 Tigers 87-75 .537 Diamondbacks 86-76 .531 Rays 86-76 .531 Nationals 86-76 .531 Pirates 84-78 .519 Braves 83-79 .512 White Sox 82-80 .506 Twins 82-80 .506 Padres 82-80 .506 Cubs 81-81 .500 Astros 81-81 .500 Guardians 80-82 .494 Rockies 80-82 .494 Brewers 80-82 .494 Yankees 79-83 .488 Red Sox 77-85 .475 Athletics 77-85 .475 Mariners 77-85 .475 Cardinals 77-85 .475 Angels 75-87 .463 Blue Jays 75-87 .463 Marlins 74-88 .457 Mets 74-88 .457 Giants 72-90 .444 Phillies 71-91 .438 Royals 69-93 .426 -
2023 MLB Team Over/Under Records
Team Over-Under Record Over Pct. Under Pct. Braves 94-69-3 .577 .423 Dodgers 90-67-8 .573 .427 Rays 89-69-6 .563 .437 Rangers 93-75-11 .554 .446 Pirates 87-71-4 .551 .449 Athletics 84-70-8 .546 .455 Astros 91-77-5 .542 .458 Angels 82-70-10 .540 .461 Twins 85-78-5 .522 .479 Orioles 80-74-11 .520 .481 Mariners 80-75-7 .516 .484 Red Sox 81-77-4 .513 .487 Cubs 80-77-5 .510 .490 Royals 79-77-6 .506 .494 Tigers 78-78-6 .500 .500 Nationals 77-79-6 .494 .506 Reds 79-82-1 .491 .509 Phillies 79-83-13 .488 .512 Cardinals 76-80-6 .487 .513 Marlins 74-84-6 .468 .532 Brewers 73-85-6 .462 .538 White Sox 71-83-8 .461 .539 Rockies 74-87-1 .460 .540 Yankees 71-84-7 .458 .542 Diamondbacks 78-93-8 .456 .544 Blue Jays 70-84-10 .455 .546 Padres 67-86-9 .438 .562 Mets 67-88-7 .432 .568 Guardians 68-91-3 .428 .572 Giants 67-91-4 .424 .576
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