2024 MLB wild-card round betting guide: Props, picks, futures
The 2024 MLB playoffs are here, kicking off with the wild-card round -- four best-of-three showdowns -- all taking place at the site of the higher-ranked seeds.
The two division winners in each league with the best records (Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Guardians) all get a chance to rest their regulars and set up their rotations for the next round, where they'll square off with the winners of the series outlined below beginning this Saturday.
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American Family Field, Milwaukee; Game 3, Thursday, 7:08 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Zola's series pick: Having RHPLuis Severinoavailable for Game 1 is key for the Mets, rendering the series close to a tossup, which is reflected in the closest odds of the four series. However, three games at American Family Field tilts me to taking the Brewers in three.
Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4
Game 2: Brewers 5, Mets 3
- Game 3 line: Mets +1.5 (-215), Brewers -1.5 (+170)
- Game 3 money line: Mets +110, Brewers -130
- Game 3 O/U:7.5 runs, Over (-110)/Under (-110)
- Series line: Mets (-320), Brewers (+260)
- Series result: Mets sweep (+320, going into G1), Mets in 3 (+270), Brewers in 3 (+250)
Zola's Game 3 picks
- After two games, unlike all the other series, at least eight total runs have been scored in both games. I expect that to continue, so give me over 7.5 total runs (-105).
- He fell short last night, but since Brewers CWilliam Contrerasfaces another left-handed starter withJose Quintanagetting the nod for the Mets, I'm repeating last night's bet of Contreras going over 2.5 total hits + runs + RBI (+165).
Padres win series, 2-0
Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0
Game 2: Padres 5, Braves 4
Tigers win series, 2-0
Game 1: Tigers 3, Astros 1
Game 2: Tigers 5, Astros 2
Royals win series, 2-0
Game 1: Royals 1, Orioles 0
Game 2: Royals 2, Orioles 1
