2022 MLB Power Rankings Betting Analysis Heading Into Week 14

The mistake that we very often make when trying to predict how the MLB season will play out is not thinking about the season as a whole. How often have we seen a team dominate the first half only to fall away in the latter part of the season as other teams get on a roll? It’s a fairly common occurrence, but you do have to say that a couple of teams look a class above the rest as we approach the midway point of the season. We are 13 weeks in and ready to take a look at the MLB Power Rankings, which look a little different from last week. As we always do, let’s take a closer look at the top and bottom 5 in the rankings so you can continue with your bets against the MLB Betting Lines.

Power Rankings After Week 13 of the 2022 Season | MLB Betting Picks

Top 5

New York Yankees – No change in the top spot, with the Yankees continuing to set a blistering pace. They are coming off a loss to close out last week, but they are sitting at 58-22 and have what looks to be an unassailable 13 ½ game lead in the East.

Houston Astros – The Astros came into the season among the favorites to win it all and they are living up to the hype. They ended last week on a 6-game win streak and now have a 13 ½ game lead in the West.

LA Dodgers – Injures are beginning to become a real problem for the Dodgers, who spent some time in the #1 spot this season. The fact that they are still winning regularly bodes well for when they get back to full strength.

New York Mets – It’s too early to suggest that their bubble might have burst, but the Mets have been poorer of late, going 4-6 in their last 10 games. They still have the division lead, but they can feel the #5 team breathing down their neck.

Atlanta Braves – Just a short time ago, the Braves were below .500 and sitting about 8 ½ games back of the NL East leading Mets. They have now closed the gap to 3 ½ games and are sitting with a record of 46-34.

Bottom 5

Detroit Tigers – As the season progresses, we tend to see the bottom 5 teams remain pretty much the same, although there may be some slight position changes. The Tigers moved up a spot this week and they are 4-6 in their last 10.

Cincinnati Reds – When one team rises, another has to fall, with the Reds being the team to drop a spot this week. The Reds did close out last week with a win, but they are still just 4-6 over the course of their last 10 games.

Kansas City Royals – No change at the #28 spot, with the Royals staying exactly where they were last week. Like the teams sitting just above them, they are 4-6 on their last 10, but the Royals did close things out with a win.

Washington Nationals – It was a rather grim week for the Nationals, as they closed things out on a 4-game losing skid. They are looking for a better start to this week, and as we write, they are tied 1-1 with the Marlins in their Week 14 opener.

Oakland A’s – With just 3 wins in their last 10 games, the A’s continue to have the worst record in baseball and look set to be on the bottom for the foreseeable future.

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