The 2024 MLB Postseason Kicks Off with Wild-Card Showdowns
The wait is finally over, and the 2024 MLB playoffs are underway! The wild-card series features four thrilling best-of-three matchups, with all games taking place at the higher-seeded teams’ home stadiums.
In one of the most highly anticipated series, the Detroit Tigers will face off against the Houston Astros. The winner of this series will advance to the best-of-five ALDS, where they’ll take on the Cleveland Guardians starting on October 5.
As the playoffs heat up, get ready to place your bets! Check out the latest team odds to win the World Series and which players are favored to take home postseason MVP honors.
**Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros**
All games will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Series Odds: Tigers (+160), Astros (-190)
Series Result: Tigers sweep (+400), Tigers in 3 (+375), Astros in 3 (+170), Astros sweep (+180)
**Game 1: Tuesday, October 1, 2:32 p.m. ET (ABC)**
Game 1 Line: Tigers +1.5 (-190), Astros -1.5 (+160)
Game 1 Moneyline: Tigers +130, Astros -155
Game 1 O/U: 6.5 runs, Over (-105)/Under (-115)
Expert Analysis:
The Astros may be the favorites, but the Tigers boast the best pitcher in baseball, LHP Tarik Skubal, taking the mound in Game 1. Look for the Astros to come out on top in three games (+170). With both starters expected to log at least six innings, the game is likely to be a low-scoring affair. Take Astros LHP Framber Valdez to go over 17.5 outs (-110).
**Game 2: Wednesday, October 2, 2:32 p.m. ET (ABC)**
**Game 3: Thursday, October 3, 2:32 p.m. ET (ABC)**
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