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MLB Wildcard playoffs: Best Bets 10/02/24, All 4 Games

Publish Date: 10/02/2024
Fact checked by: Mark Lewis

MLB Wildcard Day One Predictions 4-0

 

Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

  • Run Line: Astros -1.5
  • Moneyline Tigers +146
  • Moneyline Astros -174
  • Over/Under 7.5

Detroit enters this matchup needing just one win to advance, yet they must generate more offense if they hope to advance further in the tournament. On Tuesday afternoon, they scored in just one inning but stranded several runners as the game progressed. Houston has been solid at home all season and possesses plenty of playoff experience; therefore, they will not panic coming into this contest with Hunter Brown as one of their premier pitchers, and Detroit having one of the finest pitching staffs in MLB—take under here.

Prediction  Astros 4  Tigers 2

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Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles

  • Run Spread: Orioles -1.5
  • Moneyline Royals +132
  • Moneyline Orioles -156
  • Over/Under 7.5

It’s time for Lugo, a brilliant road pitcher this season whose road ERA stands at 2.62 and has gone 9-3 in 16 starts. Lugo faces an Orioles team which has struggled at bat for much of the second half. At this point, the Orioles must be well aware of their playoff woes. Entering Wednesday, they had lost nine straight playoff games; particularly, Rutschman and Henderson’s big bats have struggled. Rutschman has hit just.201 since the All-Star break with only three homers to show for it; Henderson to has seen his power production decrease significantly post All-Star game; Orioles pitcher Lugo has pitched well early this season with an outstanding 1.91 ERA in the first inning; although he may struggle later on as Orioles struggle to remain alive against Royals pitchers; so be prepared for the conclusion on Wednesday when this contest comes to a conclusion.

Prediction: Royals 4  Orioles 1

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New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers

  • Rub Line: Mets -1.5
  • Moneyline Mets -110
  • Moneyline Brewers -106
  • Over/Under 7.5

Their offense has been more effective, scoring 16 runs over three games, while Milwaukee managed only 10 runs during this span. The Mets hold an edge offensively in this matchup as their hitting has been outstanding, while Milwaukee has struggled over recent games, giving up 17 runs in their last four contests. They’ve given up 13 runs in two games against the Mets and will likely struggle to halt them this game. Brewers won’t fare well offensively as their bats don’t fare as well against left-handers; Manaea gave up six runs against them during his last start! Recently he has performed admirably against them, giving up only seven total runs over three starts against Milwaukee. New York’s bullpen has allowed only two runs over their last two games so you should expect them to keep Milwaukee’s offense under control and choose New York to cover the money line.

Prediction: Mets 6  Brewers 5

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Atlanta Braves vs San Diego Padres

  • Run Line: Padres -1.5
  • Moneyline Braves +102
  • Moneyline Padres -120
  • Over/Under 7

Atlanta needs to win to extend its season. In eight meetings this year, Atlanta has only prevailed against San Diego twice and lost by an overwhelming score (4-0 in game one). San Diego has shown its dominance all season with its aggressive and complete approach on defense and offense.

Max Fried from Atlanta gave up three runs in only 4.1 innings against San Diego this season – something his postseason stats don’t reflect well.

Prediction: Padres 5  Braves 3

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