The Houston Astros will host the Detroit Tigers in a surprising best-of-three American League Wild Card series.
Houston (88-73) got off to a slow start in the spring before putting things together during the summer to claim the No. 3 seed as the AL West champion. The Astros have made it to at least the ALCS in each of the past seven seasons.
The Tigers (86-76) were the hottest team in baseball down the stretch, posting MLB's best record since July 1. The Tigers notched their first postseason berth since 2014.
Here is a look at the latest MLB odds'for the Astros vs. Tigers matchup and a best bet for Tuesday's Game 1:
MLB Playoff Odds – Astros vs. Tigers
- Astros moneyline: -135
- Tigers moneyline: +110
- Over/Under: 6.5 (Over -105/Under -115)
- Series Price: Astros (-175), Tigers (+145)
Astros vs. Tigers Schedule, Pitchers
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| Game | Date/Time | Astros SP | Tigers SP | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tuesday, Oct. 1/2:32 p.m. ET | Framber Valdez | Tarik Skubal | ABC |
| Game 2 | Wednesday, Oct. 2/2:32 p.m. ET | Hunter Brown | Reese Olson | ABC |
| Game 3 | Thursday, Oct. 3/2:32 p.m. ET | Yusei Kikuchi | Brant Hurter | ABC |