Baseball Betting: NL West Ov/Un Win Total Predictions

Los Angeles Dodgers: Ov/Un (85.5) 2009 record: 95-67 2007-09 average record: 87-75 The two-time defending NL West champions did very little this offseason. The everyday lineup is a sound mix of veterans and talented younger players. The Dodgers are hoping that Manny Ramirez will have more of an impact in 2010 after a sub-par 2009 campaign. The rotation does have some question marks after the departure of veteran left-hander Randy Wolf. Prediction: Over 85.5 Wins Colorado Rockies: Ov/Un (84.5) 2009 record: 92-70 2007-09 average record: 85-77 Despite the trade of star outfielder Matt Holliday before the 2009 season, the Rockies were able to reach the postseason for the second time in three seasons last year. Led by shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado's offense has plenty of solid bats. After years of struggling to find a consistent pitching staff at Coors Field, the club has been able to run out a capable rotation in recent seasons. Lefty Jeff Francis is back in 2010 after missing all of 2009. Prediction: Over 84.5 Wins San Francisco Giants: Ov/Un (82.5) 2009 record: 88-74 2007-09 average record: 77-85 A dominant pitching staff nearly carried the Giants into the postseason in 2009 despite a marginal offensive attack. Cy Young ace Tim LIncecum heads a solid rotation. While third baseman Pablo Sandoval had a breakout season last year, the lineup needs to improve for the Giants to take the next step. Veteran additions Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff should bring a little more pop to the lineup in 2010. Prediction: Over 82.5 Wins Arizona Diamondbacks: Ov/Un (81.5) 2009 record: 70-92 2007-09 average record: 81-81 With the return of standout pitcher Brandon Webb, the Diamondbacks have some optimism heading into 2010 after a woeful 2009 campaign. Dan Haren and new addition Edwin Jackson join Webb to form one of the better starting pitching trios in the league. Former Braves Adam LaRoche and Kelly Johnson have been brought in to boost an offense that lacked consistency last year. Prediction: Over 81.5 Wins San Diego Padres: Ov/Un (70.5) 2009 record: 75-87 2007-09 average record: 76-86 With last year's trade of ace right-hander Jake Peavy, the Padres appear to be more concerned with its payroll than winning. First baseman Adrian Gonzalez is the lone bright spot on offense after third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff was dealt to Oakland in the winter in a salary dump move. Without Peavy, the rotation is average. Prediction: Under 70.5 Wins