Hey it wouldn't be a season/playoffs without me posting what the "experts" are saying. Not that the experts mean anything, I just like seeing what the overall vibe is out there. ESPN: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20835023/expert-picks-2017-mlb-postseason 10 of 29 experts pick the Cubs over the Nationals. 5 of 29 experts pick the Cubs to make the World Series and 0 out of 29 pick the Cubs to win the World Series. 16 pick the Indians, 6 pick the Astros, 4 pick the Nationals and 3 pick the Dodgers. USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/10/02/mlb-playoff-predictions/723613001/# 1 of 6 pick the Cubs over the Nationals, and 0 pick them to advance to or win the World Series. 5 pick the Indians, 1 picks the Red Sox All I can find right now