The AL Central was won by the Minnesota Twins, who made it to the second round of the postseason in the American League. Minnesota is the favorite to win this division once again, but there are multiple teams looking to take this title away from him. Here, we look at this year’s AL Central futures odds, and bettors should be sure to check out our 2023 World Series futures odds to see where the eventual winner of this division stands.
2024 AL Central Futures Betting Odds
Minnesota Twins: Central Division Repeat?
The Minnesota Twins won the AL Central in 2023 by a comfortable margin of nine games, advancing past the Wild Card round before falling in the ALDS to the Houston Astros. Naturally, the Twins did not do anything to bolster their roster in the free-agent market this offseason. But they might just have enough talent from their existing group to win this division without too many headaches.
Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers: A Fighting Chance
The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers finished second and third in the AL Central, respectively. But they could overtake the Twins this year if things break their way. Cleveland needs to find some offense to become a serious contender in the division, while the Tigers could use help both at the plate and on the mound. In a division as mediocre as the AL Central, though, they could be good enough to be the last team standing.
Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals: High Hopes, Low Talent
The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals are expected to be the bottom two teams in the AL Central this season. The White Sox brought in KBO MVP Erick Fedde to bolster their pitching staff in the offseason. But there is a lot more work for the White Sox to do to succeed. Meanwhile, Kansas City did spend on Michael Wacha and Hunter Renfroe, but that might not be enough for them to win the division either.