June will be here before we know it which means it’s the perfect time to start thinking about which teams might be making a run at the 2021 MLB playoffs this fall.
The Chicago White Sox currently lead the AL Central with a 26-16 record. After losing to the Oakland A’s in the 2020 American League Wild Card Series, the White Sox have high expectations to make a postseason push this year, and are equipped with plenty of talent -- like José Abreu -- to do so.
Here’s a look at the rest of the favorites to take the AL title in 2021, provided by PointsBet:
Who has the best odds to win the 2021 World Series?
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The Dodgers, reigning World Series champions, currently sit as the favorite to take the title again in 2021. The Dodgers started the season on a tear, but hit a rough patch as the injury bug has not been kind. The New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and New York Mets also are favored to be in the running to take home a championship ring this season.
Here are the current odds for the 2021 World Series champions, presented by PointsBet:
| Los Angeles Dodgers | +325 |
| New York Yankees | +700 |
| San Diego Padres | +850 |
| Chicago White Sox | +900 |
| New York Mets | +900 |
| Atlanta Braves | +1500 |
| Houston Astros | +1800 |
| Boston Red Sox | +2000 |
| Oakland Athletics | +2000 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | +2200 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | +2200 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | +2200 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | +2200 |
| Cleveland Indians | +3300 |
| Cincinnati Reds | +4000 |
| Los Angeles Angels | +4000 |
| Minnesota Twins | +4000 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | +4000 |
| San Francisco Giants | +4000 |
| Chicago Cubs | +5000 |
| Washington Nationals | +5000 |
| Kansas City Royals | +6600 |
| Miami Marlins | +8000 |
| Seattle Mariners | +10000 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | +15000 |
| Baltimore Orioles | +15000 |
| Texas Rangers | +20000 |
| Colorado Rockies | +25000 |
| Detroit Tigers | +25000 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | +25000 |
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Which team is favored to win the American League in 2021?
Despite sitting at fourth place in their division, the Yankees currently are the favorites to win the American League this season. Their ace, Gerrit Cole, recently set the league record for most strikeouts between walks and will continue to lead the way as the Bronx Bombers push for the AL pennant.
Here’s a look at the rest of the favorites to take the AL title in 2021, provided by PointsBet:
| New York Yankees | +275 |
| Chicago White Sox | +450 |
| Houston Astros | +700 |
| Oakland Athletics | +800 |
| Boston Red Sox | +1000 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | +1000 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | +1200 |
| Los Angeles Angels | +1600 |
| Cleveland Indians | +1700 |
| Minnesota Twins | +2000 |
| Kansas City Royals | +3000 |
| Seattle Mariners | +5000 |
| Baltimore Orioles | +6600 |
| Texas Rangers | +10000 |
| Detroit Tigers | +12500 |
Who is the current favorite to be the AL Central winner?
Here are the latest odds for the winner of the AL Central in 2021, presented by PointsBet:
| Chicago White Sox | -313 |
| Cleveland Indians | +399 |
| Minnesota Twins | +1400 |
| Kansas City Royals | +1400 |
| Detroit Tigers | +10000 |
Editor's note: All odds are provided by our partner, PointsBet. PointsBet is our Official Sports Betting Partner and we may receive compensation if you place a bet on PointsBet for the first time after clicking our links.
Kelley Ekert contributed to this story.