- The Angels went 63-99 in 2024 for their worst finish in franchise history.
- I predict Mike Trout will hit 24-plus home runs this season.
The Los Angeles Angels didn’t finish with 100 losses, but their 63-99 campaign was four defeats more than their previous worst regular-season record in 1968.
After an active offseason, the Angels hope for better results in 2025.
Here’s a look at the latest MLB betting odds and my prediction for the Angels ahead of the 2025 season:
Angels MLB Odds 2025
Win Total: 71.5
AL West: +2500
AL Pennant: +8000
World Series: +25000
After losing nearly 100 games last year, the Angels’ MLB odds have their lowest preseason win total since 1994. That year, they had an over/under of 71 before finishing with 47 wins in a 115-game season.
For comparison, check out this breakdown of Los Angeles’ preseason odds in recent years:
| Year | Win Total | AL West | AL Pennant | World Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.5 | +5000 | +8000 | +20000 |
| 2023 | 82.5 | +600 | +2000 | +4000 |
| 2022 | 84.5 | +400 | +1400 | +2500 |
| 2021 | 83.5 | +375 | +1800 | +4000 |
Angels Depth Chart 2025
According to RosterResource, the Angels should have a better depth chart after being aggressive at the start of the offseason.
Los Angeles signed starters Yusei Kikuchi and Kyle Hendricks and added reliever Kenley Jansen. The Angels also traded for Jorge Soler for a middle-of-the-order bat.
Projected lineup
| Player | Position | Hand | 2024 wRC+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ward | LF | R | 111 |
| Luis Rengifo | 2B | S | 117 |
| Mike Trout | CF | R | 139 |
| Jorge Soler | DH | R | 119 |
| Nolan Schanuel | 1B | L | 104 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | C | R | 101 |
| Yoán Moncada | 3B | S | 117 |
| Jo Adell | RF | R | 90 |
| Tim Anderson | SS | R | 27 |
Projected rotation
| Player | Hand | 2024 ERA | 2024 IP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LHP | 4.05 | 175.2 |
| José Soriano | RHP | 3.42 | 113 |
| Tyler Anderson | LHP | 3.81 | 179.1 |
| Kyle Hendricks | RHP | 5.92 | 130.2 |
| Reid Detmers | LHP | 6.70 | 87.1 |
Angels Player to Watch in 2025
Mike Trout remains the player to watch for the Angels entering his 15th season with the team.
Trout, 33, was once the best player in the league, but he hasn’t been able to stay healthy in years. In the 2020s, he played over 82 games in one campaign. Last year, he suffered a season-ending injury after 29 games.
Trout was off to a hot start last season, hitting 10 home runs and posting an OPS+ of 140 before his injury. Trout’s health remains the season’s most important story for the Angels.
Angels Betting Prediction for 2025
Based on the updated MLB odds market, I predict Mike Trout will hit over 23.5 home runs (-115) this season. He’s also a +350 favorite to win AL Comeback Player of the Year as a potential way to believe in his upside.
I took this under at 30.5 last year, a pick I regretted after his hot start to the season. His barrel rate was 17.1% in those first 29 games, up from his 16% clip in 2023.
The market has adjusted to account for Trout’s health concerns, but that could provide an incredible discount if he’s able to stay on the field. He hit 40 home runs in 119 games as recently as 2022.
I’m optimistic that Trout will have a healthier campaign by moving to a corner outfield spot and playing some DH. And projection systems agree with me.
OOPSY, available at FanGraphs, has Trout recording 32 home runs in 120 games. THE BAT X projects Trout for 28 homers in 108 contests.
It looks like there is finally value in backing Trout in the betting market. In addition to taking his season-long prop, I’ll look to back his home run odds early in the year.
Prediction: Mike Trout over 23.5 home runs (-115)
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