The 2024 MLB playoffs are finally here, with 12 teams vying for the coveted World Series title. The Los Angeles Dodgers, boasting the best record in the majors, are looking to solidify their dynasty with a second championship in recent years. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are seeking to make another deep postseason run.
This year’s playoffs appear to be as unpredictable as ever, with several wild-card teams, such as the Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, and others, poised to make a strong push. But which team will ultimately emerge victorious?
We surveyed 27 MLB experts to get their predictions for each round of the playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of their picks:
In the American League Wild Card Series, the Houston Astros are favored to defeat the Detroit Tigers, with 22 out of 27 experts predicting a Houston victory. The Baltimore Orioles are expected to overcome the Kansas City Royals, with 18 experts picking the Orioles to advance.
In the National League Wild Card Series, the Milwaukee Brewers are heavy favorites to defeat the New York Mets, with 23 out of 27 experts predicting a Brewers win. The San Diego Padres are unanimous picks to defeat the Atlanta Braves, with all 27 experts predicting a Padres victory.
Moving on to the American League Division Series, the Houston Astros are favored to defeat the winner of the Tigers-Astros series, with 13 experts predicting a Houston victory. The New York Yankees are expected to overcome the winner of the Royals-Orioles series, with 24 experts picking the Yankees to advance.
In the National League Division Series, the Philadelphia Phillies are heavy favorites to defeat the winner of the Mets-Brewers series, with 26 experts predicting a Phillies win. The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to overcome the winner of the Braves-Padres series, with 22 experts picking the Dodgers to advance.
In the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees are favored to win the pennant, with 13 experts predicting a Yankees victory. The Houston Astros are close behind, with 7 experts picking them to win.
In the National League Championship Series, the Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win the pennant, with 15 experts predicting a Phillies victory. The San Diego Padres are close behind, with 9 experts picking them to win.
Finally, in the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win it all, with 13 experts predicting a Phillies championship. The San Diego Padres are close behind, with 7 experts picking them to win.
Which team will ultimately emerge victorious? Only time will tell.
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