Houston remains one of the most popular choices for those wagering on 2025 World Series champions. Still, Houston had a significant roster turnover in the past 12 months. That leaves questions with some baseball betting odds gamblers about their prospects in the season ahead. Since 2019, the Astros have had two World Series championships and four pennants. Also, they have nine playoff appearances in the last ten years. Hence, Houston is one of baseball’s most successful franchises. Gamblers remain significant buyers on the future market when it comes to the prospects of the Astros.
2025 Houston Astros MLB Betting Information
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2025 Houston Astros Manager and Key Players
Major moves: Signed 1B Christian Walker to a 3-year deal, Acquired IF Isaac Paredes, SP Hayden Wesneski, and minor-league IF Cam Smith via trade from Chicago in exchange for OF Kyle Tucker, Traded RP Ryan Pressly to Chicago for minor-league P Juan Bello, Acquired OF Taylor Trammell from New York for cash
In 2024, for the first time in a decade, the Houston Astros did not reach the ALCS. Thus, the end of that remarkable, seven-year run has clouded the club’s offseason. As a result, a dark, ominous shadow to a winter of questionable, unpopular transactions.
Of great concern was the situation surrounding franchise cornerstone Alex Bregman. When the free-agent third baseman declined a six-year, $156 million offer from his longtime employer, the Astros pivoted. Instead, Houston appeared to solidify its corner infield spots, signing Christian Walker and acquiring Isaac Paredes in the Kyle Tucker trade. Finally, the Astros formally parted ways with Bregman on February 13 when he signed with the Boston Red Sox.
Last year, Joe Espada replaced the retired Dusty Baker as manager. He was an Astros coach from 2018-2023.
In 2024, closer Josh Hader was 8-8 with a 3.80 earned run average and 0.96 WHIP. He saved 34 games. In sum, Hader struck out 105 batters in 71 innings.
SP Framber Valdez is the highest-paid pitcher and number-one starter. Last year, he was 15-7 with a 2.91 earned run average and 1.11 WHIP. He struck out 169 batters in 176.1 innings. Valdez is a 2-time All-Star and was an offshore betting
member of Houston’s 2022 World Series team.
2B Jose Altuve is the highest-paid player on the Astros. He is a 9-time All-Star and was a member of both World Series championship teams in Houston. Altuve is a 3-time batting champion and 2-time stolen base leader. Last year, Altuve produced 94 runs, 31 doubles, 20 home runs, 65 runs batted in, 22 stolen bases, a .295 average and .789 OPS.
2025 Houston Astros Team Overview
In 2024, the Houston Astros had an MLB odds record of 88-73 and were 1st in the American League West Division. Offensively, Houston ranked 11th for runs scored, 3rd for batting average, 8th for OPS, 9th for home runs, and 20th for stolen bases. Meanwhile, defensively, Houston ranked 5th for earned run average, 11th for WHIP, 3rd for strikeouts, 4th for quality starts, 13th for fewest errors, and 8th for bullpen ERA.
Overall, Houston ranks 7th in MLB for payroll.
Accordingly, the Astros are seen as a team that could be in decline. On the other hand, Houston plays in the weak American League West. Thus, they may still have a window of opportunity. Most important of all, gamblers must ensure that they are getting full value and not overpaying for the past.