2021 Los Angeles Angels World Series, win total, pennant and division odds
The Los Angeles Angels went 26-34 in last year's 60-game season, placing fourth in the AL West. Below, we look at the Los Angeles Angels'MLB futures odds, including their projected 2021 win total and World Series odds at BetMGM .
Despite having CF Mike Trout and 1B Albert Pujols, the Angels haven't finished above .500 the past five seasons and haven't made the playoffs since 2014.
With 3B Anthony Rendon added to the 2020 lineup, they ranked fourth in AL runs (294), fifth in AL homers (85) and fifth in AL batting average (.248) last season.
The problem has been pitching. They posted a 5.09 ERA last season to rank 13th in the AL and 25th in the majors. The starters' 5.52 ERA was 14th in the AL and 29th in the majors.
The hope is two-way player RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani will give the rotation a boost. He made only two starts on the mound last season because of an elbow/forearm injury. He's healthy heading into 2021,
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Plus, the front office signed LHP Jose Quintana and traded for RHP Alex Cobb in the offseason. On the back end, they traded for closer Raisel Iglesias, who saved 92 games for the Cincinnati Reds between 2017-19.
Other key additions include SS Jose Iglesias, C Kurt Suzuki and OF Dexter Fowler. They did lose SS Andrelton Simmons, who signed with the Minnesota Twins.
Los Angeles Angels' 2021 World Series odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, March 15, at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Odds: +4000 (bet $100 to win $4000)
The Angels are tied for the 14th shortest odds - with the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers.
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers (+350) are the favorites, while the New York Yankees (+550) have the shortest odds out of the AL. The Houston Astros (+2200) have the shortest odds out of the AL West.
The longest odds belong to the Pittsburgh Pirates (+20000) and Texas Rangers (+15000).
At +4000, the Angels' implied probability of winning it all is 2.44% or 40/1 fractional odds. Betting on a Joe Maddon-managed team with Trout, Ohtani and Rendon at 40-1 seems worth it to me. BET ANGELS (+ 4000) for your usual one-unit wager.
Let's just hoping the pitching finally comes through.
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Los Angeles Angels' 2021 win total
Over/Under: 83.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
There's too much offensive talent here for the Halos not to finish above .500. With the tweaks made to the pitching staff and a healthy Ohtani on the hill, OVER 83.5 is a good bet.
Odds to win the AL West Division
- Astros: +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Oakland A's: +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Angels: +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
- Seattle Mariners: +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500)
- Rangers: +5000 (bet $100 to win $5,000)
The Angels' implied probability of winning the division is 21.05% or 15/4 fractional odds. The payoff isn't worth it to me. I'd prefer a line of +500 or higher. PASS.
Odds to win the American League
Odds: +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000)
Because of their past - and pitching woes - the Angels get no respect. Eight teams have shorter odds, led by the Yankees (+240).
The Chicago White Sox (+400) are next, followed by the Twins (+750).
Texas (+8000) and Seattle (+6600) are the biggest long shots. Houston and Oakland are both listed at +1000.
At +2000, the Angels' implied probability of representing the AL in the World Series is 4.76% or 20/1 fractional odds. I do like a 20-to-1 payoff. Bet ANGELS (+ 2000).
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