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Top MLB Playoffs Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (10/12)

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We’ve been seeing the top teams go down in the playoffs, and now the best one faces that dilemma. The Phillies used their power for a convincing home win on Wednesday and now have the chance for their second-straight NLCS.

Thursday's Best MLB Bets

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Atlanta Braves (-155) at Philadelphia Phillies (+130) | O/U 8.5 (-120/+100)

Spencer Strider was the best strikeout pitcher this season with a league-high 281 strikeouts and was the only pitcher with 20 wins. He was incredible in Game 1, going seven innings, allowing one earned run and striking out eight, but the Braves’ offense failed him and they couldn't get a run in the loss.

The Braves needed a big offensive outburst in Game 2 by overcoming a 0-4 deficit in the final three innings, but they couldn't carry that momentum into Game 3, only managing to score two runs, and now face elimination.

The Phillies didn't ask much from Ranger Suarez in Game 1, and he only went 3.2 innings but didn't allow a run and handed it over to the bullpen, who closed it out.

The Phillies look like the ones who hit an MLB record-tying 307 home runs. The Phillies have used the longball throughout the series, but in Game 4, they went off with six, including Bryce Harper's first career postseason multi-home run game.

Strider has been great against the Phillies throughout this season. In a close-out game, it will be all hands on deck for Philadelphia, and Suarez again may not have a long outing. I'll side with the same result as the last game and take the under.

Pick: Under 8.5 Runs (+100)

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