Astros Favored Over White Sox in AL Wild Card

The Astros enter the postseason as favorites despite finishing 81-81 with a negative run differential. Houston won the AL West for the first time since 2022, claiming their second championship in that year. The White Sox, who had at least 100 losses in each of the last three seasons, are seeking their first playoff series win since 2005.

Series odds show Houston favored in two straight games (+235) or in three games (+240), while Chicago would return +300 for either a 2-0 or 2-1 series victory. The Astros also hold a -1.5 spread with an over/under set at 8 runs. saltysenoritaaz.com