The American League West has been dominated by the Houston Astros in recent seasons. But the Astros could face some competition in this division in 2025. Here, we look at this year’s AL West futures odds as hope springs eternal for the five teams that make up this division from top to bottom.
2025 AL West Futures Betting Odds
| Team | AL West Odds |
|---|---|
| Houston Astros | +150 |
| Texas Rangers | +200 |
| Seattle Mariners | +220 |
| Los Angeles Angels | +2000 |
| Athletics | +2200 |
Houston Astros: Favorites Again
Last season, the Houston Astros were once again favored to win the AL West at the start of play, but they got off to a dreadful start to their season. As a result, they had some ground to make up in the standings, but they made up that ground and won the AL West title. This year, the Astros are the favorites to get the job done in this division once again, but they will need to get off to a faster start to avoid giving their competition a chance.
Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers: Looking to Upend Houston
The Seattle Mariners came up just short of making the playoffs last season. They finished one game behind the final Wild Card spots in the American League in 2024. This season, the Mariners are expected to be in the thick of the AL West race once again, but last season’s collapse will prompt many bettors to doubt what the Mariners are capable of.
Two seasons ago, the Texas Rangers not only won the AL West, but they won the World Series as well. But last season, pitching health ruined the year for the Rangers, as their top arms just weren’t healthy enough for them to have a chance to win a title. We will see if they can bounce back this year with better injury luck, as they look to starters like Jacob deGrom to come back and give them what they need.
Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels: Hoping to Shock the World
The bottom two teams in the American League West are expected to be the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels. The Angels will hope that Mike Trout can return after another injury-plagued season in 2024 to help them be more competitive in this division. Meanwhile, the A’s continue to look directionless as their roster didn’t improve in any tangible way heading into a year where they are being referred to as just The Athletics thanks to their uncertain relocation situation. Unsurprisingly, these teams are anticipated to dwell at the bottom of this division’s standings and should stay there for the foreseeable future.
