2025 American League Season Outlook: Win Totals, Postseason Odds, and Key Predictions

A comprehensive preview of the 2025 MLB American League season, featuring win totals, postseason odds, and expert insights for each team.

2025 MLB Season Overview

The 2025 MLB season is set to kick off on March 18, with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. For the rest of the American League, Opening Day is scheduled for March 27, except for the Colorado Rockies and Tampa Bay Rays, who start on March 28.

Key Highlights

  • New York Yankees are the favorites to lead the AL with a projected win total of 93.5 and +800 odds to win the World Series.
  • Chicago White Sox are the underdogs with a win total of 50.5 and +40000 odds to win it all.
  • Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are expected to be strong contenders in the AL West.

Division Breakdown

AL East

  • New York Yankees: 2024 record - 94-68; 2025 win total - 93.5; Odds to win World Series - +800.
  • Baltimore Orioles: 2024 record - 91-71; 2025 win total - 89.5; Odds to win World Series - +1200.
  • Boston Red Sox: 2024 record - 81-81; 2025 win total - 84.5; Odds to win World Series - +2500.
  • Tampa Bay Rays: 2024 record - 80-82; 2025 win total - 80.5; Odds to win World Series - +5000.
  • Toronto Blue Jays: 2024 record - 74-88; 2025 win total - 76.5; Odds to win World Series - +6000.

AL Central

  • Cleveland Guardians: 2024 record - 92-69; 2025 win total - 83.5; Odds to win World Series - +2500.
  • Kansas City Royals: 2024 record - 86-76; 2025 win total - 82.5; Odds to win World Series - +4000.
  • Detroit Tigers: 2024 record - 86-76; 2025 win total - 83.5; Odds to win World Series - +4000.
  • Minnesota Twins: 2024 record - 82-80; 2025 win total - 83.5; Odds to win World Series - +3000.
  • Chicago White Sox: 2024 record - 41-121; 2025 win total - 50.5; Odds to win World Series - +40000.

AL West

  • Houston Astros: 2024 record - 88-73; 2025 win total - 87.5; Odds to win World Series - +1200.
  • Seattle Mariners: 2024 record - 85-77; 2025 win total - 84.5; Odds to win World Series - +2500.
  • Texas Rangers: 2024 record - 78-84; 2025 win total - 85.5; Odds to win World Series - +2500.
  • Oakland Athletics: 2024 record - 69-93; 2025 win total - 70.5; Odds to win World Series - +15000.
  • Los Angeles Angeles: 2024 record - 63-99; 2025 win total - 71.5; Odds to win World Series - +15000.

Expert Insights

  • Yankees UNDER 93.5 wins: The public loves betting overs on good teams, but the sharp money is on the under.
  • White Sox OVER 50.5 wins: Coming off a historically bad season, the White Sox are projected for a significant improvement.
  • Mariners WIN the division: Seattle is expected to edge out Texas and Houston in the competitive AL West.

For the latest odds and updates, visit ESPN BET.

Relation MLB Schedule
2025-09-20 Saturday

Liverpool

19:30 England, Premier League, Round 5

Call

19:30

Everton

Meizhou Wuhua

19:35 China, Super League, Round 25

Call

19:35

Qingdao West Coast F.C.

Qingdao Hainiu

20:00 China, Super League, Round 25

Call

20:00

Shandong Taishan

West Ham United

22:00 England, Premier League, Round 5

Call

22:00

Crystal Palace

Brighton

22:00 England, Premier League, Round 5

Call

22:00

Tottenham

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