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

The two division winners in each league with the best records (Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Guardians) all get the opportunity to rest their regulars and set up their rotations for the next round, where they will face fight each other. with the winners of the series below starting next Saturday.

For more information on the MLB playoffs, check out the team’s odds to win the World Series and which players are favored to win postseason MVP honors.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers

American Family Field, Milwaukee; Game 1, Tuesday, 5:32 PM ET

• Game 1 rule: Mets +1.5 (-180), Brouwers -1.5 (+150)

• Game 1 moneyline: Mets +120, Brouwers -145

• Game 1 O/U: 7.5 runs, over (even)/under (-120)

• Series line: Mets (+115), Brouwers (-135)

• Series result: Mets sweep (+320), Mets in 3 (+290), Brewers in 3 (+250), Brewers sweep (+190)

Zola’s choice: Having RHP Luis Severino available for Game 1 is crucial for the Mets, making the series a close call, which is reflected in the best odds of the four series. However, three games at American Family Field leaves me playing the Brewers in three.

Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Petco Park, San Diego; Game 1, Tuesday, 8:38 PM ET

• Game 1 rule: Braves +1.5 (-165), Padres -1.5 (+140)

• Game 1 moneyline: Braves +140, Padres -165

• Game 1 O/U: 6.5 runs, over (-135)/under (+115)

• Series line: Braves (+150), Padres (-190)

• Series result: Braves sweep (+400), Braves in 3 (+325), Padres in 3 (+210), Padres sweep (+160)

Zola’s choice: The Padres would have been heavy favorites even if Braves LHP Chris Sale was healthy. Atlanta deserves credit for making it this far amid all its injuries, but San Diego will prevail and likely via a sweep.

Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros

Minute Maid Park, Houston; Game 1, Tuesday, 2:32 PM ET

• Game 1 rule: Tigers +1.5 (-190), Astros -1.5 (+160)

• Game 1 moneyline: Tigers +130, Astros -155

• Game 1 O/U: 6.5 runs, over (-105)/under (-115)

• Series line: Tigers (+160), Astros (-190)

• Series result: Tigers sweep (+400), Tigers in 3 (+375), Astros in 3 (+170), Astros sweep (+180)

Zola’s choice: Astros in three, although a sweep wouldn’t be surprising. Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal is too good to bet against, but next, the Astros’ pitching depth gives them a big lead over the Tigers.

Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore; Game 1, Tuesday, 4:08 PM ET

• Game 1 rule: Royals +1.5 (-165), Orioles -1.5 (+140)

• Game 1 moneyline: Royals (+130), Orioles (-155)

• Game 1 O/U: 6.5 runs, over (-130)/under (+110)

• Series line: Royals (+150), Orioles (-180)

• Series result: Royals sweep (+400), Royals in 3 (+325), Orioles in 3 (+190), Orioles sweep (+170)

Zola’s choice: Angry special! I like the Royals in three, but again, a sweep is possible. Royals LHP Cole Ragans pairs well with Orioles RHP Corbin Burnes. After that, the matchups are even, if not in the Royals’ favor. Baltimore has home field advantage, but the Royals are built for the way Camden Yards plays now.