Houston Astros 2024 World Series Odds
The Houston Astros are struggling to adjust to new manager Joe Espada as they shoot for their 8th consecutive playoff season and ninth in the last ten years. Houston has hovered and struggled around the .500 mark in 2024 but remains within striking distance of the American League West Division-leading Seattle Mariners. Houston has adequate metrics, good enough for an American League wild card team, but has been too inconsistent. Gamblers are not pleased by Houston’s deep red ink on the moneyline, but it has been quite profitable on the run line. In the minds of many gamblers, Houston could have plenty of upside in the second half of the season.
2024 MLB World Series Betting Odds
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At the approach of the All-Star break, the Houston Astros had a record of 46-44 and were 2nd in the American League West Division. Offensively, Houston ranked 10th for runs scored, 1st for batting average, 6th for OPS, 9th for home runs, and 16th for stolen bases. Defensively, Houston ranked 18th for earned run average, 22nd for WHIP, 3rd for strikeouts, 10th for quality starts, 4th for fewest errors, and 14th for bullpen ERA. Houston was -744 on the moneyline and +714 on the run line.
Houston Astros Key Players
RHP Justin Verlander is the number-one starter on the Houston rotation. Verlander is a three-time AL Cy Young Award winner, the 2011 AL MVP, and a nine-time AL All-Star. In 2023, Verlander was 13-8 with a 3.22 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. After starting the 2023 season with the Mets, Verlander came home to Houston to lead the push to the ALCS. So far in 2024, Verlander is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. He is currently on the 15-day injured list.
RHP Ryan Pressly is the Houston closer. He is a two-time AL All-Star. Last year, Pressly was 4-5 with a 3.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 31 saves in 37 opportunities. So far this season, Pressly has two saves and a 3.89 ERA.
3B Alex Bregman is a two-time AL All-Star and a 2019 AL Silver Slugger. In 2023, Bregman produced 103 runs, 28 doubles, 25 home runs, and 98 RBI while hitting .262 with a .804 OPS. So far, in 2024, Bregman has ten home runs and 41 RBI.
Houston Astros Manager
Joe Espada replaces the retired Dusty Baker as manager. He was an Astros coach from 2018-2023.
Season-by-Season Record (Since 2015)
| SEASON |
WINS |
LOSSES |
FINISH |
POSTSEASON |
| 2023 |
90 |
72 |
1st |
Lost ALCS (Rangers) 4–3 |
| 2022 |
106 |
56 |
1st |
Won World Series (Phillies) 4–2 |
| 2021 |
95 |
67 |
1st |
Lost World Series (Braves) 4–2 |
| 2020 |
29 |
31 |
2nd |
Lost ALCS (Rays) 4–3 |
| 2019 |
107 |
55 |
1st |
Lost World Series (Nationals) 4–3 |
| 2018 |
103 |
59 |
1st |
Lost ALCS (Red Sox) 4–1 |
| 2017 |
101 |
61 |
1st |
Won World Series (Dodgers) 4–3 |
| 2016 |
84 |
78 |
3rd |
- |
| 2015 |
86 |
76 |
2nd |
Lost ALDS (Royals) 3–2 |
With two World Series championships and four pennants since 2017, and eight playoff appearances in the last nine years, the Houston Astros are baseball’s most successful franchise. Gamblers remain significant buyers on the future market when it comes to the prospects of the Astros. Houston remains one of the most popular choices for those wagering on 2024 World Series champions. Houston had an uneventful offseason, which means they are back for more in 2024.
Last season, Houston did well to barely end up in the black on the moneyline since they are consistently among the highest-priced teams on the MLB board. Houston will remain a highly expensive team to wager on, especially at home and against the worst teams. Taking a loss on the Astros will be costly. Houston will offer its best value on the road against quality teams.
It was an eerily quiet offseason for the Astros. Most of their offseason consisted of an anonymous backup catcher and a utility player. At the same time, Houston was not expected to do much. Of course, the lineup was expected to be as terrifying as ever in 2024. The Astros could have squeezed an existing player out for an upgrade, but the returning players weren’t the problem last year.
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