This Major League Baseball season features storylines galore in the National League West. The favorite to win this division in 2024 is also the top National League pennant contender, but last year showed that there is always the potential for some surprises out West. Here, we look back at the NL West futures market and how each team looks going into the year.
2024 NL West Futures Betting Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers: Bigger Fish to Fry
The Los Angeles Dodgers won 100 games and won the NL West by a staggering 16 games last season. The Dodgers should compete for the National League pennant with the Atlanta Braves this postseason. But the Dodgers failed to win the pennant last year, with the Arizona Diamondbacks winning it from this division instead. Even with Shohei Ohtani on their roster this year, there are no guarantees for this team despite their pre-season odds.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Another Surprising Season?
Nobody expected the Arizona Diamondbacks to be any good this season, but they managed to snag a Wild Card slot in the National League. They parlayed that into a trip to the World Series, something they will aim to build on in 2024. Zac Gallen should be one of the top NL Cy Young contenders this year to lead the Diamondbacks. But winning this division might be too tall a task for them.
San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres: Work to Be Done
The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres have recent postseason play in their past. But the Giants and Padres are well behind the Dodgers in NL West futures markets early in 2024. The Padres losing Juan Soto could be devastating to them, while the Giants are hoping Robbie Ray can reclaim his Cy Young form after being traded there this offseason from the Seattle Mariners.
Colorado Rockies: A Rough Year Ahead
No team in the National League had a worse record than the Colorado Rockies in 2023. They are not expected to pick up any ground this year, as they have not made any moves to improve their roster going into this season. The only good news this team may experience in 2024 is finding out that Todd Helton will be a part of the next induction class in the Baseball Hall of Fame.