The 2024 MLB Division Series round is here and four best-of-five showdowns are just around the corner. In each series, Games 1, 2 and 5 (if required) take place at the home stadium of the division winner, who earned a bye to that playoff round.

Check back every day to see the latest odds for each game as well as a few betting tips on some of the side bets available in each competition.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians

The Guardians lead the series 1-0

• Series line: Tiger (+190), Guardian (-230)

• Series result: Tiger in 4 (+600), Tiger in 5 (+400)

• Series result: Sweep Guardians (+275), Guardians in 4 (+235), Guardians in 5 (+400)

Zola’s series selection: Playoff baseball is fascinating because it’s harder to score runs, but the winning teams tend to hit more home runs. The Guardians’ offense is ideal for this scenario, and the Guardians have mastered their pitching as well as any team in the postseason. However, they face Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal in Game 2, so predicting a sweep is aggressive. I also expect the Guardians to win both games in Motown, but that’s my goal. I avoid simply betting on the Guardians to beat the Tigers and win it in four games (+400).

Game 1: Guardians 7, Tigers 0

Game 2: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Monday, October 7, 4:08 p.m. ET (TBS)

• Game 2 row: Tiger -1.5 (+145), Guardian +1.5 (-175)

• Game 2 Money Line: Tiger -130, Guardian +110

• Game 2 O/U: 6.5 Runs, Over (+105)/Under (-125)

Zola’s tips

• The Guardians are real home dogs as they face Skubal, the likely AL Cy Young recipient. Despite the more balanced schedule that MLB implemented a few years ago, it is curious that Skubal only faced his fellow AL Central players once this season, in July, which did not provide an advantage for either team. I expect Skubal and the Tigers to tie the series, so I’ll take Detroit and the money line.

• The Guardians don’t have big fans and Skubal fielded just six batters in seven frames in their mid-summer meeting. However, the late afternoon start ensures shady conditions. That’s why I’m forgoing the less attractive odds for Skubal with more than 5.5 total strikeouts (-140) and choosing him with more than 6.5 total strikeouts (+135).

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

*Game 4: Comerica Park, Detroit, Thursday, October 10, TBD, (TBS)

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

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The series was tied 1-1

• Series line: Mets (+120), Phillies (-145)

• Series result: Mets in 4 (+280), Mets in 5 (+360)

• Series result: Phillies in 4 (+260), Phillies in 5 (+200)

Zola’s series selection: 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 route is simply to pick the Phillies to win the series. However, I’ll be more adventurous and bet on the Phillies to win in four games (+300).

Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 2

Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6

Game 3: Citi Field, New York, Tuesday, October 8, TBD, (FOX/FS1)

• Game 3 row: Phillies -1.5 (+150), Mets +1.5 (-180)

• Game 3 Money Line: Phillies -115, Mets -105

• Game 3 O/U: 7.5 Runs, Over (Even)/Under (-120)

*Game 4: Citi Field, New York, Wednesday, October 9, TBD, (FOX/FS1)

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

Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees

The Yankees lead the series 1-0

• Series line: Royals (+320), Yankees (-400)

• Series result: Royals in 4 (+900), Royals in 5 (+550)

• Series result: Yankees sweep (+220), Yankees in 4 (+225), Yankees in 5 (+340)

Zola’s series selection: Of the four division series, this is the hardest for me to handicap. The odds vary as the Yankees are the biggest favorite 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 in New York’s rotation while the Royals are healthy and going. The Yankees’ bats should be better than their counterparts, but they are powered by home runs, and the Royals’ staff threw the fewest long balls in the MLB. For the second round in a row, the Royals are my surprise moment. I expect them to win the series, but I’ll also hedge a little by saying the series will last five games (+170).

Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5

Game 2: Yankee Stadium, New York, Monday, October 7, 7:38 p.m. ET (TBS)

• Game 2 row: Royals +1.5 (-175), Yankees -1.5 (+145)

• Game 2 Money Line: Royals +125, Yankees -150

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

Zola’s tips

• The Yankees are the favorites despite facing LHP Cole Ragans, one of the AL’s best players. I’m still calling for a Royals series win, so winning Game 2 is of utmost importance. Give me the royals and the money line.

• Ragans threw at least 5 1/3 innings in 24 of his 32 appearances. There is some risk that he will miss out tonight as the southpaw withdrew from the Wild Card round due to left calf cramps. However, there is no indication that he will be affected, so I expect Ragans to record over 15.5 outs (+115) overall.

Game 3: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Wednesday, October 9, TBD, (TBS)

*Game 4: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Thursday, October 10, TBD, (TBS)

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

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

The series was tied 1-1

• Series line: Padres (-115), Dodgers (-105)

• Series result: Padres in 4 (+225), Padres in 5 (+320)

• Series result: Dodgers in 4 (+320), Dodgers in 5 (+240)

Zola’s series selection: The Dodgers and Padres opened the season in South Korea and now 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, plus San Diego’s bullpen is solid. Since the Padres have a good chance as underdogs, I expect the Padres to win the series while also defeating the Dodgers in four games.

Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5

Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2

Game 3: Petco Park, San Diego, Tuesday, October 8, TBD, (FOX/FS1)

• Game 3 row: Dodgers +1.5 (+145), Padres -1.5 (+145)

• Game 3 Money Line: Dodgers +125, Padres -150

• Game 3 O/U: 7.5 Runs, Over (-115)/Under (-105)

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

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