The 2024 MLB Division Series is upon us, with four thrilling best-of-five match-ups set to captivate fans. In each series, Games 1, 2, and 5 (if necessary) will take place at the home stadium of the division winners that earned a bye into this round of the playoffs.
Stay tuned for daily updates on the latest odds for each game, along with expert betting tips on various prop bets available for each contest. For a comprehensive look at the MLB playoffs, explore each team’s chances of winning the World Series.
All odds are accurate as of publication time, with series odds reflecting the lines as of the start of Game 1. For more information, visit [ESPN BET].
**Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians**
Series line: Tigers (+105), Guardians (-125)
Series result: Tigers sweep (+600), Tigers in 4 (+400), Tigers in 5 (+400)
Series result: Guardians sweep (+550), Guardians in 4 (+325), Guardians in 5 (+450)
Expert pick: The Guardians’ offense is well-suited for the postseason, and their pitching management is among the best. Although predicting a sweep is bold, I’m going with the Guardians to win in four games.
**Game Schedule:**
* Game 1: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Saturday, Oct. 5, 1:08 PM ET (TBS)
* Game 2: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 7, 4:08 PM ET (TBS)
* Game 3: Comerica Park, Detroit, Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBD, (TBS)*
* Game 4: Comerica Park, Detroit, Thursday, Oct. 10, TBD, (TBS)*
* Game 5: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Saturday, Oct. 12, TBD, (TBS)
**New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies**
Series line: Mets (+150), Phillies (-180)
Series result: Mets sweep (+900), Mets in 4 (+500), Mets in 5 (+550)
Series result: Phillies sweep (+425), Phillies in 4 (+300), Phillies in 5 (+280)
Expert pick: The Phillies boast three reliable starting pitchers, although their bullpen is a concern. I’m backing the Phillies to win the series, and they’ll do it in four games.
**Game Schedule:**
* Game 1: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Saturday, Oct. 5, 4:08 PM ET (FOX)
* Game 2: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Sunday, Oct. 6, 4:08 PM ET (FS1)
* Game 3: Citi Field, New York, Tuesday, Oct. 8, TBD, (FOX/FS1)*
* Game 4: Citi Field, New York, Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBD, (FOX/FS1)*
* Game 5: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Friday, Oct. 11, TBD, (FOX/FS1)
**Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees**
Series line: Royals (+170), Yankees (-210)
Series result: Royals sweep (+1300), Royals in 4 (+600), Royals in 5 (+500)
Series result: Yankees sweep (+360), Yankees in 4 (+250), Yankees in 5 (+320)
Expert pick: This series is the toughest to predict, but I’m going with the Royals as my upset special. They’ll win the series, and I’m also hedging with a five-game series prediction (+170).
**Game Schedule:**
* Game 1: Yankee Stadium, New York, Saturday, Oct. 5, 6:38 PM ET (TBS)
* Game 2: Yankee Stadium, New York, Monday, Oct. 7, 7:38 PM ET (TBS)
* Game 3: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBD, (TBS)*
* Game 4: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Thursday, Oct. 10, TBD, (TBS)*
* Game 5: Yankee Stadium, New York, Saturday, Oct. 12, TBD, (TBS)
**San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers**
Series line: Padres (+115), Dodgers (-135)
Series result: Padres sweep (+750), Padres in 4 (+425), Padres in 5 (+450)
Series result: Dodgers sweep (+500), Dodgers in 4 (+340), Dodgers in 5 (+320)
Expert pick: The Padres’ starting pitching is in better shape, and their bullpen is solid. I’m taking the Padres to win the series, and they’ll do it in four games.
**Game Schedule:**
* Game 1: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Saturday, Oct. 5, 8:38 PM ET (FS1)
* Game 2: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:03 PM ET (FS1)
* Game 3: Petco Park, San Diego, Tuesday, Oct. 8, TBD, (FOX/FS1)*
* Game 4: Petco Park, San Diego, Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBD, (FOX/FS1)*
* Game 5: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 11, TBD, (FOX/FS1)
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