As we patiently wait for the MLB and MLBPA to work out a deal to start the 2020 season which could be starting near July, it’s the perfect time to take a look at the current MLB American League Pennant odds. Below are the current odds to bring home the AL Pennant.
New York Yankees +150
Houston Astros +375
Minnesota Twins +800
Tampa Bay Rays +1000
Cleveland Indians +1000
Oakland Athletics +1100
Chicago White Sox +1300
Los Angeles Angels +1500
Boston Red Sox +2000
Texas Rangers +4000
Toronto Blue Jays +8000
Seattle Mariners +15000
Kansas City Royals +28000
Baltimore Orioles +30000
Detroit Tigers +30000
Looking at the current 2020 MLB AL Pennant odds, three teams jump out as the best bets to make. Let’s take a look at the three best 2020 AL Pennant bets to make before the first pitch in 2020.
From the top two favorites, the New York Yankees are a clear front runner and hold a stronger edge in value as well. With the current situation of the Houston Astros cheating scandal, they will fall a bit below projection and struggle. Last year, New York was second in home runs and RBI’s and will only continue to be one of the best lineups in the AL. Besides the lineup, bringing in pitcher Gerrit Cole will only add to their championship run. Everyone needs to bet at least one strong favorite, and that belongs to New York.
Following the top two teams, the Twins come in as another best bet to make for the Pennant as they can matchup up with the New York Yankees toe-to-toe in terms of runs. Remember, Minnesota led the league in home runs and RBI’s in 2019 and could do the same here in 2020. Even though they may not have brought in a stud such as Gerrit Cole, Rich Hill, and Kenta Maeda bring a new depth to the Twins pitching rotation. A solid pitching rotation and lineup is key for a successful run as Minnesota can check that off as they head into the 2020 season.
Every future bet needs a longshot and the Chicago White Sox fits that mold. Sitting at +1300 odds, Chicago may surprise some people in 2020. With the addition of Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzales, Chicago could have one of the most underrated pitching rotations in the league. Especially with the young arm of Michael Kopech and Lucas Giolito, this Chicago team could pull it together especially in a shortened season. On the other side, Chicago also addressed the lineup with the addition of Yasmani Grandal, Nomar Mazara, and Edwin Encarnacion. The White Sox are not known for being sluggers in the AL but could cause some quiet damage with their new respected players. Anything is possible in the game of baseball as the Chicago White Sox holds the best longshot value for the AL Pennant at +1300.
