In 2023 with 22 games remaining the Cubs reached their high water mark for playoff odds at 93%. They were 12 games over .500 and in WC2, 3.5 games ahead of the Marlins for WC3 and 4 games ahead of the DBacks and Reds for the playoff cut line.
Today with 22 games remaining the Cubs playoff odds are 98.5%. They are 16 games over .500 and in WC2, 4.5 games ahead of the DBacks for WC3, 5 games ahead of the Padres for the playoff cut line.