The are the defending World Series champion. They re third on the futures board at +350 odds to repeat as champions, but continue to offer up the best value. It s nearly impossible to repeat as the World Series winner in the modern era. The Yankees were the last team to win the championship in consecutive seasons when they pulled off a three-peat in 1998, 1999, and 2000.AL Pennant Race: Astros, Yankees Impending Showdown
The Astros (106-56) posted the best record in the American League this season. They re the outright favorite at +145 odds to win their fourth AL pennant since they last won the World Series in 2017. The Astros were runners-up in the World Series twice in the last three seasons, including last year. Out of all of the American League teams, the Astros have the best World Series odds at +360.
When you have an ace like Justin Verlander, you re always a favorite to run the table in the postseason. Verlander posted an 18-4 record for the Astros this season and led the league with a 1.75 ERA and 0.83 WHIP.
The Astros are -220 odds to defeat the Seattle Mariners (90-72) in the ALDS and advance to the ALCS. The Mariners are +185 underdogs to upset the Astros in the next round.
The Mariners swept the Blue Jays in the AL wild card to get a shot at the Astros. If you think the Mariners can make it to World Series for the first time in franchise history, they re +500 odds to win their first-ever AL pennant.
The New York Yankees are +180 odds to win the AL pennant, which they haven t done since they last won the World Series in 2009. You can back the Yankees to win the World Series at +475 odds.
2022 AL Pennant OddsHouston Astros +145New York Yankees +180Seattle Mariners +500Cleveland Guardians +600