In head-to-head games that have finished, John Kruks sit 1-0 on Ozzie Smiths after 1 meeting.

Ozzie Smiths bring a record of 7-9. They are underwater on the run chart—346 allowed next to 274 driven in. As a club they are hitting 0.486. Their five most recent posted finals read 1 wins and 4 losses. They have lost 2 straight finals with a score on the board. In the NL picture, Ozzie Smiths slot in 5th at 8.0 games back.

John Kruks show 15-1. They have scored 414 runs while allowing 191, so they have outscored opponents on the year. As a club they are hitting 0.607. Across their last five games with a final score, they are 5 wins and 0 losses. Winners of 10 in a row with a score on the board. In the NL, John Kruks sit 1st at 0.0 games back.

What we expect: John Kruks have the cleaner season line—wins, run margin, team average, and recent finals all tilt their way. Ozzie Smiths can still steal it with a big inning, but John Kruks look like the steadier bet to control the pace.

Not real betting.