American League Division Series Preview

To determine the projected outcome of two teams on a neutral field subtract the difference in ratings. So if team A has a rating of 80 and team B has a rating of 75 team A would be projected to win by 5 runs. Add .15 runs for home field advantage.

Seattle (AL West)

Record- 92-72

Rating- 4.92

Eye Test Rank- 10 out of 30

Strength of Schedule- 23 out of 30

Record vs Houston- 7-12

Houston (AL West)

Record- 106-56

Rating- 5.69

Eye Test Rank- 2 out of 30

Strength of Schedule- 29 out of 30

Record vs Seattle- 12-7

Cleveland (AL Central)

Record- 94-70

Rating- 5.23

Eye Test Rank- 8 out of 30

Strength of Schedule- 28 out of 30

Record vs New York- 1-5

New York (AL East)

Record- 99-63

Rating- 5.67

Eye Test Rank- 3 out of 30

Strength of Schedule- 15 out of 30

Record vs Cleveland- 5-1