MLB Playoff Odds: Run Lines, Totals, And More For Every MLB Postseason Game


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The World Series is underway, and legal online sportsbooks have MLB playoff betting odds for every game. American League champions the Texas Rangers are the current favorites to win the World Series at odds. After winning the National League pennant in seven games, the Arizona Diamondbacks are at to win it all.

The Rangers took a 2-1 lead in the World Series with a 3-1 victory in Game 3 on Monday night in Arizona. Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday in Arizona.

Below, we’ll take a look at the latest game-by-game MLB playoff odds from top online sportsbooks.

2023 MLB playoff odds

You can compare odds for every MLB playoff game at multiple legal sportsbooks via the table below. If you see a bet that you’re interested in, just click on the odds to be directed to the sportsbook where you can place the wager. 

World Series odds

Betting on MLB playoff teams explained

Twelve teams qualify for the MLB playoffs, six each from both the AL and NL. The six division winners — three from each league — earn berths, as do the three non-division winners with the best records from both leagues. The top two seeds in each league get a bye through the wild card round. 

Winners of that round advance to face the top seeds in the divisional series. The victors then go on to meet in the league championship series, the winners of which will square off at the World Series

In advance of the season and as it plays out, bettors can place wagers on teams to make or miss the playoffs

It’s a season-long wager that won’t be settled until the outcome is official. In addition to the potential profit if you do end up winning, it’s a bet that can provide you with additional rooting interest all season long. 

2022 MLB playoffs

Here’s a look back at last season’s playoff teams and how the postseason shook out. 

Which MLB teams have the most playoff appearances? 

On an all-time basis, a few MLB teams stand out when it comes to making it to the postseason. 

TeamPlayoff appearancesMost recent
New York Yankees582022, lost ALCS
Los Angeles Dodgers362022, lost NLDS
St. Louis Cardinals 322022, lost NLWC
Oakland Athletics292020, lost ALDS
Atlanta Braves282022, lost NLDS
San Francisco Giants272021, lost NLDS
Boston Red Sox252021, lost ALCS
Chicago Cubs212020, lost NLWC
Minnesota Twins172020, lost ALWC
Pittsburgh Pirates172015, lost NLWC
Cincinnati Reds162020, lost NLWC
Cleveland Guardians162022, lost ALDS
Detroit Tigers162014, lost ALDS
Houston Astros 162022, won World Series
Philadelphia Phillies152022, lost World Series
Baltimore Orioles142016, lost ALWC
Chicago White Sox112021, lost ALDS
Los Angeles Angels102014, lost ALDS
New York Mets102022, lost NLWC
Kansas City Royals92015, won World Series
Toronto Blue Jays92022, lost ALWC
Milwaukee Brewers82021, lost NLDS
Tampa Bay Rays82022, lost ALWC
Texas Rangers82016, lost ALDS
San Diego Padres72022, lost NLCS
Arizona Diamondbacks62017, lost NLDS
Washington Nationals62019, won World Series
Colorado Rockies52018, lost NLDS
Seattle Mariners 52022, lost ALDS
Miami Marlins32020, lost NLDS

When do the MLB playoffs begin in 2023?

This year’s MLB season began on March 30, and the final day of the regular season was Oct. 1. The playoffs then kicked off on Oct. 3. If the World Series extends to a full seven games, the tentative date for the final game is Nov. 4.