Betting the Mets with an Injured Alonso

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Before spring training began, the Mets were a popular pick at DraftKings to win the 2023 World Series at +750 odds. In late February, the Houston Astros were the consensus favorite to win back-to-back championships at +600 odds. The Mets and New York Yankees were second cofavorites at +750 odds.

The Mets ended spring training with bad news. Pitcher Justin Verlander missed the start of the season with a muscle strain. In mid-April, ace Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games for using an illegal substance.

At the start of May, the Mets saw a slight dip on the futures board to +1000 odds. After a slow start, the Mets saw their World Series odds slip to +1700 by the end of May.

Alonso’s injury had a direct impact on the futures board, and the Mets are currently +2500 odds to win the World Series. The Mets are now +1500 odds to win the National League pennant as the sixth-highest team on the board.

The Atlanta Braves are a huge favorite to win the NL East at -650 odds. They’re ahead of the Miami Marlins (+1200), Philadelphia Phillies (+1200), Mets (+1400), and Washington Nationals (+50000).

The Mets are currently in fourth place in the division and trail the first-place Braves by 9.5 games. Despite a 31-35 record, the Mets are only three games back in a tight NL wild-card race.

The Mets are currently a betting favorite to miss the postseason. DraftKings posted a prop bet with the Mets making the playoffs at +125 odds. The Mets are -145 odds to miss the playoffs
 
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