2024 MLB playoffs wild-card round betting guide - Props, picks, futures - ESPN

The 2024 MLB playoffs are here, kicking off with the wild-card round — four best-of-three showdowns — all taking place at the site of the higher-ranked seeds.

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The two division winners in each league with the best records (Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Guardians) all get a chance to rest their regulars and set up their rotations for the next round, where they'll square off with the winners of the series outlined below beginning this Saturday.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers

American Family Field, Milwaukee; Game 2, Wednesday, 7:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4

Game 2 line: Mets -1.5 (+160), Brewers +1.5 (-190)

Game 2 money line: Mets -105, Brewers -115

Game 2 O/U: 7.5 runs, Over (-115)/Under (-105)

Series line: Mets (-320), Brewers (+260)

Series result: Mets sweep (+320, going into G1), Mets in 3 (+270), Brewers in 3 (+250)

Zola's Pick: Having RHP Luis Severino available for Game 1 is key for the Mets, rendering the series close to a tossup, which is reflected in the closest odds of the four series. However, three games at American Family Field tilts me to taking the Brewers in three.

Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Petco Park, San Diego; Game 2, Wednesday, 8:38 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

​Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0

Game 2 line: Braves +1.5 (-200), Padres -1.5 (+165)

Game 2 money line: Braves +110, Padres -130

Game 2 O/U: 6.5 runs, Over (-120)/Under (Even)

Series line: Braves (+360), Padres (-450)

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