MLB Postseason Picks: NLDS Analysis and Notes

The Chicago Cubs were not able to end 100 years of World Series frustration. (AP Images)"]

They were swept out of the NLDS in three games by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it wasn’t even close. Los Angeles won by a combined score of 20-6. The kicker: Chicago was favored in all three games, including –123 in Game 3 at Chavez Ravine.

The Dodgers move on to face the Philadelphia Phillies, who needed four games to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. Not having Ben Sheets healthy was a tough blow for the Brewers, but the series was lost when Philadelphia was able to touch CC Sabathia for five runs in Game 2.

When it comes to the NLCS, Los Angeles has a small edge in both pitching and hitting, having added Manny Ramirez at the trade deadline. How many more grand slams does Shane Victorino have in that bat? Bet on MLB baseball today.