MLB Lines: October 18th   We could have the first World Series team of 2024 today. According to MLB Lines, let’s analyze both Championship Series matches and find the best bet.   Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Game 5  Game 5 of the NLCS will be played on Friday afternoon.

The Cincinnati Reds have made a significant managerial move by appointing veteran Terry Francona as their new manager. 

The NLCS shifts to the East Coast for Game 3 as the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) take on the New York Mets (89-73), tied at 1-1.  After a dominant 9-0 Dodgers win in Game 1, the Mets responded with a 7-3 victory in Game 2, taking back home-field advantage. The MLB Lines currently list the Dodgers as slight favorites at -115, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:08 EST at Citi Field in Queens. 

The Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees face off in Game 2 of their best-of-seven American League Championship Series (ALCS), with MLB Lines favoring the Yankees after a solid Game 1 win. The Yankees advanced after beating the Royals in four games in the ALDS, while the Guardians outlasted the Tigers in a five-game series to reach this point. Game 2 will feature Cleveland's reliable right-hander Tanner Bibee (0-0, 2.08 ERA) against Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole (1-0, 3.00 ERA). First pitch is set for 7:38 pm EST in the Bronx.

A few hours after the Los Angeles Dodgers stomped on the New York Mets, the series will head towards game two. On the other side of the bracket, the New York Yankees will host the Cleveland Guardians in what promises to be an outstanding American League Championship Series. Let’s analyze MLB Lines and try to find the best bet.