The first couple of months of the MLB season are usually among the most popular for baseball handicappers. After all, the unpredictability of the time of year could make for some money making potential. Who would have thought that the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks would be among the most profitable teams in baseball throughout the first two months? At the same time, there have been some major disappointments at the other end of the spectrum. Here is a look at the five least profitable baseball betting teams so far this season.
Miami Marlins (16-29)
Money: -1323
The Marlins own the second-worst record in baseball through 45 games. It should be no surprise that they are at the top of this list. There were serious question marks about Miami’s pitching staff heading in to the year and they have been absolutely terrible with a combined 4.82 ERA. Meanwhile, the Marlins offense hasn’t been much better as they rank 24th in the majors with 190 runs scored. Miami might not have been expected to contend for a playoff spot this season but they also weren’t expected to be as bad as they have been. The Marlins have been the worst team in baseball betting according to their money line results this season.
New York Mets (19-25)
Money: -1183
It shouldn’t be surprising that the two worst teams to bet on this season come from the National League East. It is surprising that the Mets are one of them. New York was supposed to contend for a playoff spot this season but they are six games below .500 through 44 games. A potentially elite starting rotation has struggled with injuries and inconsistencies this season. The Mets pitching staff ranks 30th in the majors with a 5.11 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. Meanwhile, the offense hasn’t been much better as it ranks in the bottom third in runs scored. There is no way to sugarcoat how bad New York has been so far this season. The fact that they are second to only the Marlins in terms of the worst team for baseball betting on is a testament to how rough of a start they have had in 2017.
San Diego Padres (17-31)
Money: -1110
San Diego was expected to struggle this season so in a way they have lived up to expectations. The Padres own the worst run differential in the majors by a wide margin with a minus-90 margin so far this season. To put that in perspective, the San Francisco Giants own the second-worst mark at minus-65, which is 25 runs better. San Diego is an absolute mess on both sides of the ball. It’s likely to get worse before it gets better in the loaded NL West with the Padres once again destined to finish in the division basement.
Philadelphia Phillies (15-29)
Money: -1106
The Phillies have shown flashes of their potential this season. However, they still own the worst record in baseball through 44 games. Philadelphia’s offense ranks 26th in the majors in runs scored while its pitching staff ranks 29th in the majors with a brutal 4.91 ERA. The Phillies are committed to a youth movement so they are willing to stick it out now in an effort to lay the foundation for a better future.
Cleveland Indians (24-21)
Money: -868
Perhaps the biggest surprise on this list is Cleveland. The Indians sit three games above .500 through 45 contests. However, the fact that expectations were so high for them at the start of the year means that they have been among the biggest disappointments in baseball betting to this point. Cleveland is only two games back of the division lead in the American League Central but they still have a long way to go to reach their potential. They were supposed to be a World Series contender but they are just a middling squad right now. It would really help their cause if Edwin Encarnacion could get going.
It’s only a matter of time before the Indians turn things around. They could be an intriguing team to bet on moving forward following a relatively slow start to the season.
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