The 2024 MLB playoffs are here, kicking off with the Wild Card Series -- four best-of-three showdowns, all taking place at the site of the higher-ranked seeds.
The winner of the series between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers will square off in the best-of-five NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, beginning on Saturday, October 5.
For more on the MLB Playoffs, check out team odds to win the World Series and which players are favored to win post-season MVP honors.
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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers
All games at American Family Field, Milwaukee
Series line: Mets (+115), Brewers (-135)
Series result: Mets sweep (+320), Mets in 3 (+290), Brewers in 3 (+250), Brewers sweep (+190)
Game 1, Tuesday, October 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4
Game 2, Wednesday, October 2, 7:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Game 2 line: Mets -1.5 (+165), Brewers +1.5 (-200)
Game 2 moneyline: Mets -105, Brewers -115
Game 2 O/U: 7.5 runs, Over (-115)/Under (-105)
Zola's picks
My series bet was for three games, so to win that, the Brewers must secure Game 2 after the Mets won Game 1 in convincing fashion. The hedge bet would be the Mets, but I'm staying the course and taking the Brewers and the money line.
For his career, Brewers RHB William Contreras has enjoyed success facing left-handed pitching. Today, he'll face Mets LHP Sean Manaea, so the bet is Contreras to go over 2.5 total hits + runs + RBI (+180).
*Game 3, Thursday, October 3, 8:38 p.m. ET (ESPN2)