The best time of the baseball year is upon us. After a thrilling Wild Card round that saw three of the four series go the distance, the bracket has been whittled down, and the ALDS and NLDS matchups are set. It’s a slate packed with must-see baseball, featuring bitter division rivalries, a clash of NL titans, and a fascinating matchup between a top seed and a hot wild-card underdog.
From the Yankees-Blue Jays rivalry in the AL to the star-studded Dodgers-Phillies showdown in the NL, every series promises high drama. The stakes are immense, with four teams just three wins away from advancing to the League Championship Series. Let’s quickly dive into the matchups and review the AL and NL division series odds to see who is favored to survive and advance.
*All odds current at time of publication and via DraftKings Sportsbook
Cubs vs Brewers NLDS Odds
*Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Milwaukee Brewers, the NL’s top seed, take on the Chicago Cubs in the first-ever playoff meeting between the two clubs. The Brewers earned a bye after finishing with an MLB-best 97-65 record, while the Cubs, who finished five games back at 92-70, advanced by winning a hard-fought Wild Card series against the Padres. Despite Milwaukee’s better regular-season finish and home-field advantage, the series is expected to be incredibly tight, as the Cubs actually won the regular-season series 7-6.
An interesting factor will be whether Milwaukee’s rest from the bye or Chicago’s momentum from the Wild Card round proves more beneficial. Oddsmakers anticipate a razor-thin series, with the Milwaukee Brewers coming in as only a slight favorite. Given the contrasting strengths of Milwaukee’s pitching depth versus Chicago’s power and strong defense, this series has the potential to be a dramatic, full five-game battle.
Cubs vs Brewers NLDS Odds
Cubs +105 Brewers -125Cubs vs Brewers NLDS Games
Over 3.5 -350 | Under 3.5 +265 Over 4.5 +150 | Under 4.5 -180Yankees vs Blue Jays ALDS Odds
*Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesThe upcoming American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays is a highly anticipated clash between two AL East rivals who finished with identical 94-68 records. Though the Blue Jays claimed the division title by going 8-5 versus New York in the regular season, the Yankees enter the ALDS with momentum. The series is expected to feature explosive offense, with the Yankees’ power-hitting, which led the league in home runs, against the Blue Jays’ strong batting average. Despite Toronto having the rest advantage, the New York Yankees are the slight favorites to win the series with odds around -150, while the Blue Jays sit as underdogs at approximately +130.
Yankees vs Blue Jays ALDS Odds
Yankees -150 Blue Jays +130Yankees vs Blue Jays ALDS Games
Over 3.5 -360 | Under 3.5 +270 Over 4.5 +155 | Under 4.5 -190Dodgers vs Phillies NLDS Odds
*Eric Hartline-Imagn ImagesThe National League Division Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies is a highly anticipated showdown featuring two of the league’s top powerhouses, with both teams holding the best odds to win the World Series entering the Division Series round. Despite the Phillies (96−66) earning the bye and home-field advantage over the Wild Card-winning Dodgers (93−69), Los Angeles is installed as the slight series favorite, with moneyline odds generally around −125 compared to the Phillies at approximately +105. This slight edge for the Dodgers, who bring momentum from a Wild Card sweep and a deep pitching staff, is notable given Philadelphia took four of six regular-season meetings.
Dodgers vs Phillies NLDS Odds
Dodgers -125 Phillies +105Dodgers vs Phillies NLDS Games
Over 3.5 -370 | Under 3.5 +275 Over 4.5 +150 | Under 4.5 -180Tigers vs Mariners ALDS Odds
*Stephen Brashear-Imagn ImagesThe ALDS between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners is shaping up to be a fun one. The Mariners, who secured a first-round bye after winning the AL West for the first time in over 20 years, finished the season on a high and have home-field advantage. Their offense is built on power, led by Cal Raleigh’s impressive 60 home runs, and they have a strong starting rotation in Logan Gilbert, Luis Castillo, and George Kirby.
The Tigers (87-75), meanwhile, stumbled dramatically late in the season before overcoming their collapse to defeat Cleveland, showing they can win a tense, winner-take-all game. Their biggest advantage is their ace, Tarik Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner and a current frontrunner. Despite Detroit’s big-game pitching ace, the oddsmakers have made the Mariners a solid favorite for the series, reflecting their better finish to the regular season, superior lineup strength, and the advantage of rest.
Tigers vs Mariners ALDS Odds
Tigers +140 Mariners -165Tigers vs Mariners ALDS Games
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