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 Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles will square off in the best-of-five ALDS against the New York Yankees, 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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Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles
All games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
Series line: Royals (+150), Orioles (-180)
Series result: Royals sweep (+400), Royals in 3 (+325), Orioles in 3 (+190), Orioles sweep (+170)
Game 1, Tuesday, October 1, 4:08 p.m. ET (ESPN 2)
Game 1 line: 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)
Zola's picks
The Royals are my upset special so to get plus-odds, I don't need to predict the number of games. Give me the Royals to win the series (+150).
Royals LHP Cole Ragans recorded at least 17 outs in 24 out of his 32 starts this season. Look for him to do it again in Game 1 and bet the over on 16.5 total outs recorded (-115).
Game 2, Wednesday, October 2, 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
*Game 3, Thursday, October 3, 4:08 p.m. ET (ESPN)