The Cleveland Guardians are betting favorites to win the American League Central division based on the latest MLB betting lines at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
The Guardians passed the Detroit Tigers in this market after ace Tarik Skubal went to the injured list.
Here’s a look at the latest MLB odds for the 2026 AL Central winner:
AL Central Odds 2026
| Team | Current Odds | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians | +165 | +425 |
| Tigers | +210 | +110 |
| Royals | +325 | +225 |
| Twins | +900 | +900 |
| White Sox | +1400 | +3000 |
List of Past AL Central Winners
| Team | AL Central Winner | Preseason Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Guardians | +300 |
| 2024 | Guardians | +375 |
| 2023 | Twins | +200 |
| 2022 | Guardians | +1000 |
| 2021 | White Sox | -125 |
| 2020 | Twins | -125 |
| 2019 | Twins | +320 |
| 2018 | Cleveland | -415 |
| 2017 | Cleveland | -415 |
| 2016 | Cleveland | +185 |
| 2015 | Royals | +500 |
| 2014 | Tigers | -205 |
| 2013 | Tigers | -300 |
| 2012 | Tigers | -700 |
| 2011 | Tigers | +210 |
| 2010 | Twins | +150 |
| 2009 | Twins | +200 |
| 2008 | White Sox | +800 |
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