MLB Playoff Odds, Schedule for Every Wild Card Game

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The 2024 MLB regular season is almost in the rearview mirror. Now it’s time to take an early look at MLB playoffs odds for the Wild Card round games.

With most of the season done — the Mets and Braves have a doubleheader on Monday — we know all of the opening matchups in the American League and are still awaiting clarity in the National League.

Here's a look at the MLB playoff odds and schedule for every Wild Card game we know so far.

MLB Playoff Odds for Every Wild Card Game 1

Tigers vs. Astros Odds

Tigers Logo
Tuesday, Oct 1
2:32 p.m. ET
ABC
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Tigers Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1.5
-210
6.5
-105o / -115u
+110
Astros Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
+175
6.5
-105o / -115u
-130
Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute MLB odds here.
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Tigers vs Astros odds opened with the Astros as -130 moneyline favorites over the Tigers. The over/under has been set at 6.5 total runs. On the run line, the Tigers are -210 to cover (+1.5) while the Astros are +175 (-1.5).

Game 2: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 2:32 p.m. ET


Royals vs. Orioles Odds

Royals Logo
Tuesday, Oct 1
4:08 p.m. ET
ESPN Networks
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Royals Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1.5
-180
7
+100o / -120u
+130
Orioles Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
+150
7
+100o / -120u
-155
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute MLB odds here.
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Royals vs Orioles odds for the MLB playoffs opened with the Orioles as -155 moneyline favorites and the Royals as +130 underdogs. The over/under has been set at 7 total runs. On the run line, the Royals are -180 to cover (+1.5) and the Orioles are +150 (-1.5).

Game 2: Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 4:38 p.m. ET


MLB Playoff Picture — American League

No. 1 New York YankeesNo. 4 Orioles vs No. 5 Royals Winner
No. 5 Kansas City RoyalsNo. 4 Baltimore Orioles
No. 3 Houston AstrosNo. 6 Detroit Tigers
No. 2 Cleveland GuardiansNo. 3 Astros vs No. 6 Tigers Winner

MLB Playoff Picture — National League

No. 1 Los Angeles DodgersNo. 4 Padres vs No. 5 Winner
No. 5 Atlanta Braves/New York MetsNo. 4 San Diego Padres
No. 3 Milwaukee BrewersNo. 6 New York Mets/Arizona Diamondbacks
No. 2 Philadelphia PhilliesNo. 3 Brewers vs No. 6 Winner

NL playoff picture subject to change Monday based on Mets vs Braves doubleheader outcome.

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