2022 MLB playoffs - Betting tips for the ALDS and NLDS
The 2022 MLB postseason continues Tuesday with the start of the American League Division Series and the National League Division Series, best-of-five rounds that promise to be packed with drama and intensity.
In the American League, the Houston Astros face the Seattle Mariners, and the New York Yankees battle the Cleveland Guardians. In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers go up against their Southern California rivals, the San Diego Padres, while the Atlanta Braves play the Philadelphia Phillies.
More games mean more opportunities to bet. Our experts tackle some of the most important questions surrounding how bettors should approach all of the ALDS and NLDS games this week.
Here are the updated series odds:
Yankees -250/Guardians +200 Braves -200/Phillies +165 Astros -260/Mariners +210 Dodgers -250/Padres +200
Note: All lines are courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook, except where noted
Karabell: The Guardians definitely stand out. They don't score many runs, as we saw this weekend, but their run prevention is terrific, and the Yankees still rely way too much on one elite hitter (Aaron Judge) and one elite starting pitcher (Gerrit Cole). New York's bullpen certainly can't come close to Emmanuel Clase and his pals, either. I'm surprised Cleveland's odds aren't better. Each of Cleveland's top three starters had a better ERA than Cole this season. Beat Cole in Game 1 and it might be a quick series.
Cockcroft: I disagree with Eric about the Yankees' rotation depth, as Nestor Cortes (1.32 ERA in five season-ending, post-injured list starts) and Luis Severino (1.69 in three season-ending, post-IL starts) can go toe-to-toe with anyone in the Guardians' rotation aside from Shane Bieber, in terms of talent. The problem with