As the defending American League champions with one of the highest payrolls in MLB, it’s no surprise that the Yankees remain an American League baseball betting odds favorite. Certainly, there is no more powerful brand than the Bronx Bombers. However, those Yankee pinstripes are expensive and cost gamblers dearly with a loss. So far, the Yankees are barely leading the American League East and are in the red vs. the oddsmakers. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians, and Seattle Mariners are surprise teams in the black.
2025 American League Pennant Odds:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New York Yankees | +300 |
| Texas Rangers | +350 |
| Detroit Tigers | +800 |
| Boston Red Sox | +700 |
| Houston Astros | +900 |
| Seattle Mariners | +1000 |
| Baltimore Orioles | +1000 |
| Cleveland Guardians | +1500 |
| All Other Teams | +1800 or higher |
Bronx Bombers Send Mixed Signals to Gamblers
Thus far, the New York Yankees are 15-11 but -51 units vs the online betting odds. New York has shown better value agaisnt the run line with +258 units. As usual, New York ranks 2nd for run production and home runs. On the other hand, the Yankees rank an abysmal 28th for quality starts, although 9th for bullpen earned run average. Marquee man Aaron Judge has seven home runs and an OPS of 1.222. Of major concern is that the closer role has been assigned by the committee.
Oddsmakers Face a Tiger by the Tail
First for MLB odds profitability are the Detroit Tigers. Detroit leads the American League Central with a record of 17-10 and is +513 units on the board. Additionally, the Tigers are even better agaisnt the run line at +607. Last year, the Tigers were a surprise wild-card team, and that success has carried over to the current campaign.
Detroit is a balanced club, ranking 11th in MLB for runs scored and 3rd for earned run average. Also, the Tigers rank 5th for bullpen earned run average. The pen has saved nine out of 11 opportunities. Spencer Torkelson powers the lineup with 19 runs, eight doubles, eight home runs, and 24 runs batted in with a .950 OPS.
Cleveland Remains a Mediocre Contender in the American League Central
Certainly, the American League Central remains the sewer of Major League Baseball. But somebody has to win it, and the Cleveland Guardians are always in the hunt. Despite ranking 20th for run production and 16th for earned run average, the Guardians are 15-11 and +347 units on the board. Specifically, the one strength that Cleveland has is its 6th-ranked bullpen.
Texas Rangers Back in the Saddle
Last year, the Rangers suffered from an understandable World Series championship hangover. Consider that Texas never won the Fall Classic until 2013. Thus, they took a year off to bask in the glory. However, for 2025, the Rangers are back in the hunt.
So far, Texas is 15-12 with +204 units on the moneyline. Also, Texas has been a favorite of the undertakers with a mark of 8-19 under the total. Of major concern is that Texas ranks 30th for run production and 25th for OPS. On the other hand, the Rangers rank 5th for earned run average. Wyatt Langford leads Texas with six home runs and a 1.106 OPS.
Seattle Mariners Set Sail to Top of American League West
At the beginning of the season, gamblers ignored the Mariners, but that is no longer the case. Seattle is 15-12 with +193 units vs. the moneyline and +290 vs. the run line. Seattle ranks 6th for run production, 10th for earned run average, 3rd for home runs, and 10th for bullpen ERA.