The American League West has been dominated by the Houston Astros in recent seasons. But last year, the division and the World Series were claimed by a different team in the division. Here, we look at this year’s AL West futures odds and recommend bettors see where the teams in this division stand in this year’s World Series odds as well.
2024 AL West Futures Betting Odds
Houston Astros: Back On Top
This 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 have made up that ground and are now heavy favorites to win the AL West title. Houston’s offense needs to be more consistent in the postseason than it was in the first half of the year, but they should make it into the playoffs as AL West champs.
Seattle Mariners: In the Wild Card Race
The Seattle Mariners came up just short of making the playoffs last season. This season, they jumped out to an early lead in the AL West standings. The big reason for that was their pitching, as they have three starting pitchers who can all realistically win the AL Cy Young award this season. But the Mariners are now in a fight for the final Wild Card spot in the American League and they could be in for more heartbreak.
Texas Rangers: Out Of Contention
Last year, the Texas Rangers not only won the AL West, but they won the World Series as well. But the Rangers still trail the Mariners and Astros in AL West futures markets so far in the 2024 season. Pitching health ruined this season 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 next year with better injury luck.
Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels: There’s Always Next Year
The bottom two teams in the American League West are the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels. The Angels lost a great pitcher and hitter when Shohei Ohtani left them for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason. Meanwhile, the A’s continue to look directionless as their roster didn’t improve in any tangible way heading into a year where the only thing they have to look forward to is getting closer to being out of Oakland. Unsurprisingly, these teams are already at the bottom of this division’s standings and should stay there for the foreseeable future.
