The round of the 2024 MLB divisional series is here, with four best-of-five showdowns ready to kick off. In each series, Games 1, 2 and 5 (if necessary) will take place at the home stadium of the division winners who earned a bye in this round of the playoffs.

Check back every day to see the latest odds for each game, as well as a few betting tips for some of the prop bets available for each match.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians

Series tied 1-1

• Series line: Tigers (-110), Guards (-110)

• Series result: Tigers in 4 (+280), Tigers in 5 (+260)

• Series result: Guards in 4 (+230), Guards in 5 (+290)

Zola’s choice of series: Playoff baseball is intriguing because runs are harder to come by, but the successful teams tend to hit more home runs. The Guardians’ offense is ideal for this scenario, and the Guardians manage their pitching as well as any team in the postseason. That said, they will face Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal in Game 2, so predicting a sweep is aggressive. So does expecting the Guardians to win both games at Motown, but that’s where I’m going, avoiding simply betting on the Guardians to beat the Tigers and calling it in four games (+400).

Game 1: Guards 7, Tigers 0

Game 2: Tigers 3, Guards 0

Game 3: Comerica Park, Detroit, Wednesday, October 9, 3:08 PM, (TBS)

• Game 3 run line: Guards -1.5 (+160), Tigers +1.5 (-180)

• Game 3 moneyline: Guards -110, Tigers -110

• Game 3 O/U: 7.5 runs, over (+120)/under (-145)

Zola’s choices

• The Guardians give the nod to RHP Alex Cobb, while the Tigers will counter with an opener and primary pitcher, for which they can choose multiple combinations. Cobb’s leash will undoubtedly be short, so this game should once again be decided by the bullpens. The Tigers’ relievers pitched well down the stretch, but the Guardians enjoyed the advantage. I choose the Guardians to go up 2-1 and bet on the moneyline.

• As in Game 1, the Tigers will likely mix up the handedness of their pitchers, putting Guardians switch-hitting 3B Jose Ramirez in the spotlight. Give me Ramirez to go over 1.5 total bases (+120).

Game 4: Comerica Park, Detroit, Thursday, October 10, 6:08 PM, (TBS)

*Game 5: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Saturday, October 12, TBA, (TBS)

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Mets led series 2-1

• Series line: Mets (-260), Phillies (+210)

• Series result: Mets in 4 (-105), Mets in 5 (+320)

• Series result: Phillies in 5 (+210)

Zola’s choice of series: The Phillies are one of the few teams with three solid starting pitchers, although their bullpen is suspect. The Phillies are favored over the Mets, and they are my pick moving forward. The safe play is just picking the Phillies to win the series. However, I’m going to be more adventurous and I’ll back the Phillies to win in four (+300).

Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 2

Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6

Game 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2

Game 4: Citi Field, New York, Wednesday, October 9, 5:08 PM, (FOX/FS1)

• Game 4 run line: Phillies -1.5 (+150), Mets +1.5 (-180)

• Game 4 moneyline: Phillies-115, Mets-105

• Game 4 O/U: 7.5 runs, over (-105)/under (-115)

Zola’s choices

• The odds remain in the Phillies’ favor, even in an elimination game on the road. Philadelphia’s offense is in a rut, so this pick is made with some trepidation, but I’m staying the course and picking the Phillies (and the moneyline) to send the series back to the City of Brotherly Love.

• LHP Ranger Suarez is scheduled to start for the Phillies. He struggled in September, but through August, Suarez fanned 128 batters in 128 1/3 innings. The southpaw will be short-handed, but I’m still confident Suarez will total 3.5 strikeouts (+110).

*Game 5: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Friday, October 11, TBD, (FOX/FS1)

Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees

Series tied 1-1

• Series line: Royals (+135), Yankees (-160)

• Series result: Royals in 4 (+300), Royals in 5 (+400)

• Series result: Yankees in 4 (+220), Yankees in 5 (+200)

Zola’s choice of series: Of the four division series, this is the most difficult handicap for me. The odds disagree, as they have the Yankees as the heavy favorites in this round. My problem is that the Yankees’ pitching on paper… should be better than the Royals, but there are a lot of question marks surrounding New York’s rotation while the Royals are healthy and in a groove. Yankees bats should be better than their counterparts, but they are fueled by home runs, and the Royals’ staff yielded the fewest long balls in the MLB. For the second round in a row, the Royals are my upset special. I’m taking them to win the series, but I’m also hedging a bit by calling the series five games (+170).

Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5

Game 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2

Game 3: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Wednesday, October 9, 7:08 PM, (TBS)

• Game 3 run line: Yankees -1.5 (+150), Royals +1.5 (-180)

• Game 3 moneyline: Yankees -115, Royals -105

• Game 3 O/U: 7.5 runs, over (-125)/under (+105)

Zola’s choices

• Nothing happened in the first two games to keep me from calling for the Royals to upset the Yankees. Royals RHP Seth Lugo yielded just 16 home runs in 206 2/3 innings during the regular season and the longball is an integral part of the Yankees offense. I support the Royals and the moneyline.

• Bobby Witt Jr. scored 125 points in the regular season, the third most in the MLB. All I need is for Witt to cross the line once. I’ll take Witt to go over 0.5 points scored (-115).

Game 4: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Thursday, October 10, 8:08 PM, (TBS)

*Game 5: Yankee Stadium, New York, Saturday, October 12, TBA (TBA)

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Padres lead series 2-1

• Series line: Padres (-375), Dodgers (+290)

• Series result: Padres in 4 (-150), Padres in 5 (+300)

• Series result: Evaders in 5 (+290)

Zola’s choice of series: The Dodgers and Padres opened the season in South Korea and now they meet to decide who will represent SoCal in the NLCS. The Dodgers finished five games ahead of the Padres in the NL West and are slight favorites. However, the Padres’ starting pitching is in much better shape, and San Diego’s bullpen is solid. Since the Padres get a plus as underdogs, I’m taking the Padres to win the series, while also picking them to beat the Dodgers in four games.

Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5

Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2

Game 3: Padres 6, Dodgers 5

Game 4: Petco Park, San Diego, Wednesday, October 9, 9:08 PM, (FOX/FS1)

• Game 4 run line: Dodgers +1.5 (-165), Padres -1.5 (+140)

• Game 4 moneyline: Dodgers +125, Padres -150

• Game 4 O/U: 7.5 runs, over (-130)/under (+110)

Zola’s choices

• After taking a 2-1 series lead, the Padres are now the World Series favorites. They start RHP Dylan Cease on short rest while the Dodgers respond with a bullpen affair. I expect the Padres to close out the series in convincing fashion, with San Diego and the -1.5 run line.

• Padres OF Jurickson Profar set a new personal high this season with 85 RBI. I’m choosing him to get at least one run today. The bet is that Profar goes above 0.5 Total RBI (+180).

*Game 5: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Friday, October 11, TBD, (FOX/FS1)