We’re a few weeks into the MLB season, and there have been some noteworthy early surprises.
Let’s take a look at three teams that have exceeded expectations, with Ariel “Prop Queen” Epstein offering her thoughts.
Tampa Bay Rays
Opening Day World Series Odds: +2000
Current: +1000
Ariel: “I’m buying the Rays’ hot start because they have great pitching and can get better with Tyler Glasnow’s eventual return. Pitching depth is a huge factor in winning a World Series.”
Milwaukee Brewers
Opening Day: +3500
Current: +2000
Ariel: “Brewers, I’m not buying. Their 1-2 punch of Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff are hurt. If one or both of those pitchers are out, this team won’t make it far.”
Texas Rangers
Opening Day: +5000
Current: +4000
Ariel: “Jacob DeGrom has been injury prone his entire career, and now he’s dealing with a wrist issue. Plus, Travis Jankowski and Jonah Heim won’t maintain this pace of batting around .300.”
