IST: Cubs@Reds

[Parade_Rain]

That's the fallacy. Moreso than in any other sport, past regular season performance in baseball is not indicative of future playoff results.

Correct. Even though the Dodgers currently have a greater than 99% chance of making the playoffs and winning their division, they only have a 26% chance of winning the World Series, according to 538. That backs up the idea that once you get into the playoffs anything can happen.

 

[TL1961]

Playoffs are weird, but obviously the Dodgers currently have to be the overwhelming favorite to win the NLCS.

Bold prediction: The Dodgers lose in the NLDS.

 

[SilenceS]

Bold prediction: The Dodgers lose in the NLDS.

No one wants to see the Nationals in the NLDS if they make it. Scherzer, Stras, and Corbin is filthy.

 

[fatbeard]

No one wants to see the Nationals in the NLDS if they make it. Scherzer, Stras, and Corbin is filthy.

That bullpen though.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Bold prediction: The Dodgers lose in the NLDS.

I'd love to see that loss.

 

[SilenceS]

That bullpen though.

Whole league bullpens is woof. It’s an epidemic.

 

[fatbeard]

Whole league bullpens is woof. It’s an epidemic.

Yeah but that bullpen though.

 

[CSF77]

That bullpen though.

Nat's and Mets in a one game IMO. Max vs deGromm.

That winner vs Dodgers and wins.

ATL vs Cubs. Right now ATL. Cubs need home field to win that.