Top Bets for MLB Playoffs Following the All-Star Break
Get insights on MLB playoff futures from a model boasting +46.65 units on home run bets this season! Each day, the Inside the Lines team at CBS provides free picks from all major sports at exceptional odds.
Best MLB Make/Miss Playoff Bets Post All-Star Break
Milwaukee Brewers (-330, DraftKings) to Make Playoffs
Implied Odds: 76.7%
Model: 89.1%
The model rates the Brewers highly with a 4.5 game lead for a playoff spot. Despite the steep -330 line, the value remains appealing. With Brandon Woodruff returning from injury and looking strong, alongside rookie Jacob Misiorowski’s impressive 103 mph pitches, they have ample pitching depth as Nestor Cortes is likely to return soon. Even with a comparatively tough schedule ahead, a projected final record of 91-71 should easily secure a playoff position.
Seattle Mariners (-188, FanDuel) to Make Playoffs
Implied Odds: 65.3%
Model: 83.2%
The Mariners have a solid pitching lineup that should ensure they reach the playoffs; however, consistency remains imperative. Recently, they managed a sweep against the Tigers, current leaders in baseball, yet previously fell to the Yankees in a prior series. With standout performances from Cal Raleigh, currently leading MLB in home runs, and others like Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez, their momentum appears positive as they also have a robust farm system to draw from for trades.
Boston Red Sox (-115, DraftKings) to Make Playoffs
Implied Odds: 53.5%
Model: 66.9%
The Red Sox present an attractive value at -115, particularly because other sportsbooks set the line at -140. They enter the All-Star break riding a significant 10-game winning streak, boasting a wealth of talent both in the major league and their farm system. Their history of aggression in trades bodes well; expect them to elevate their roster as they aim for a deep postseason run.
St. Louis Cardinals (-280, DraftKings) to Miss Playoffs
Implied Odds: 73.7%
Model: 84.2%
The Cardinals are set to part ways with some players at the trade deadline, making their current line a worthwhile bet. They face a challenging schedule ahead, which will include opponents with higher winning percentages than those faced thus far, as they navigate through the remainder of the season.
Minnesota Twins (-350, DraftKings) to Miss Playoffs
Implied Odds: 77.8%
Model: 88.1%
With an easy schedule thus far, the Twins find themselves underperforming with a record below .500. They are likely sellers at the deadline due to numerous injuries affecting their season. Trading key players might be in their best interests as they look toward a future rebuild.
