The comprehensive betting guide for the 2023 MLB postseason

Step up to the plate and bet on Major League Baseball’s biggest postseason matches! This is the pinnacle of the world’s most prestigious baseball league with the top clubs participating and duking it out to determine which team wins the World Series. 

Betting on MLB games adds an extra layer of excitement to the already thrilling matchups. Enjoy the games to the fullest as you make predictions and engage in sports betting. Before you get started, read this MLB betting guide to help you make successful bets. 

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The MLB Playoffs format

The 2023 Playoffs is the second year of the revised format involving 12 teams. Six teams from each league make up the Playoffs with the three division winners seeded #1 to #3. The Wild Card teams will be seeded from #4 to #6. 

Both the #1 and #2 seeds receive byes to the Division Series while the #3 seeds play against the Wild Card teams with the #6 seed, the team with the worst record, in a best-of-three series. The #4 seed will play the #5 seed in another best-of-three series contested in the higher seed’s stadium.

The winner of the #4 vs #5 matchup will face the #1 seed in the bracket. The other side of the bracket involves the winner of the #3 vs #6 Wild Card series will then play the #2 seed in a best-of-five series. Afterwards, the League Championship Series determines which teams play in the World Series, the culmination of the MLB season. 

The biggest MLB Playoffs betting markets 

Step into the exciting world of MLB betting by checking out the kinds of predictions you can make while you’re here at Gamdom. Profit from placing the correct bets on these markets: 

• Winner: Predict which team will win the match you’re betting on. Aside from the standard winner market, you can also predict which team will win a specific inning. This has an additional option with a draw as both teams might be level on points at that particular inning.
• Total: This involves predicting whether the final total will be over or under that number.
  There are also total markets for specific innings which combine the scores between both sides and you predict if the final total will be over or under that new number.
• Handicap: The favourite is handed a handicap which they need to exceed to win this market. Underdogs only have to keep it within the spread or win the game to succeed here.
• Total even/odd: You have to predict if the final total between both teams is an odd or even number. 
   

MLB Playoffs betting odds at Gamdom

Gamdom offers six different odds types that you can use to your advantage. These numbers tell you the likely and unlikely outcomes for your bets. They also help you calculate the potential rewards you can get whenever you make the right wager. You can switch between the types of odds in the settings on the right side and click the drop-down menu:

• Decimal 
• American
• Fractional 
• Hong Kong 
• Malaysian 
• Indonesian 
   

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MLB betting tips for the postseason

Whether you’re a newcomer or veteran bettor, you can benefit from MLB betting advice as it offers valuable context to every wager. Here are the tips to help you make informed bets and avoid common pitfalls:

• Stay up to date with the latest MLB news: Check out the latest news reports for the remaining MLB teams. This will help you get a closer look at the bets you’re placing and help contextualise your decisions better. News like injuries will be valuable as they can influence your wagers. 
  At the same time, you can also get valuable insights from interviews with the players, managers, and other members of the coaching staff. That will give you a glimpse into how the team works for your bet.
• Momentum is valuable in the Playoffs: Every postseason will have teams with good records. These teams have demonstrated their ability to go on long runs and overcome their opponents. Stay up to date with the records as momentum holds great value for postseason bets.
• Expect the star players to contribute: The MLB’s superstars find ways to contribute and help their team win games. They are important in the MLB Playoffs as the high-pressure situations are reserved for star players to stand out. 
• Always consider the home stadium advantage: Don’t underestimate the power of a passionate home crowd. Their support can easily uplift a team to perform at their best, especially after a mistake or setback. 
   

The favourites ahead of the 2023 World Series

The MLB postseason is nearing its end and some teams secured their spot as favourites to win the championship. Find out the best bets for who can win the championship: 

• Texas Rangers: The Rangers have been incredible in the 2023 season, especially with the third-best runs per game in the league. They find ways to keep making the best runs while their sluggers are scoring home runs with plenty of players on the mound. 
  Corey Seager is the most prominent player on the Rangers with his 33 home runs alongside multiple doubles and triples. His contributions on offence make the Rangers tough to stop as he can wear down the opponents and then rely on his superb supporting cast led by Marcus Semien and Nathan Eovaldi.
• Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies are primed to return to the World Series with this strong lineup. Bryce Harper will be the team’s main star as he can make big hits at a reliable rate. At the same time, Trea Turner will also be a standout with him being elite at shortstop, with his defensive work and adding to his 26 home runs in the regular season.
  They may look like a top-heavy team but when they’re on fire, they’re hard to stop. The power displayed by Harper, Turner, and Nick Castellanos is an onslaught on opponent defences which has been evident during the regular season, with 796 runs, a mark that is ranked 8th across the major leagues.
• Houston Astros: Fresh from their victory in the 2022 World Series, the Astros are a tough team to play against with their wealth of experience and superb system. They’re statistically an even more potent offensive team than the Phillies and with their experience, they feel comfortable under pressure. 
  Jose Altuve, their star player, remains a reliable force on the plate. If he continues playing at an elite level and inspires the team, the Astros have a good chance of winning the World Series.
   

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Star players you should consider ahead of postseason matches

Every remaining team has a star player they can rely on to carry them to the next level. They will also be valuable for your bets as they influence the results with their star-level performances. Here are the stars you should keep an eye on: 

• Bryce Harper: Despite missing a month due to an injury, Harper has been an amazing star player for the Phillies as he accumulated 21 home runs in 2023. Harper also steps up almost every time in clutch situations, helping the Phillies win games. Those high-pressure situations appear more often in the Playoffs and Harper has delivered.
• Yordan Alvarez: During the 2023 Playoffs, Alvarez has continued to cement himself as a top performer. He constantly hits home runs against pitches that are almost impossible to hit. He is exceptional in how he can snatch the momentum back for the  Astros but he always finds a way to turn the game around.
• Corbin Carroll: Only a rookie, Carroll has shown he is a quiet player but he can hit the ball with reasonable accuracy and power. He is only a rookie but he is making an impact on his team and their chances of winning a championship not only this year but for years to come. 
   

What to expect for the rest of the 2023 MLB Playoffs

For the rest of the 2023 MLB Playoffs, there are reasonable expectations for what will happen. Take a look at potential events that can happen at the event: 

• Corey Seager to step in for the Rangers: Seager has proven he’s a top-tier player for the Rangers this season. His 33-home-run record this season is an indication he can carry the team on his back.
• Bryce Harper wins the World Series MVP: It’s a fair expectation for the Phillies to have a successful World Series with Harper as their best player. They’re coming off a loss in the World Series in 2022 leading Harper and the team being vengeful and motivated for redemption. 
• Arizona Diamondbacks will face difficulties: Against the Phillies, Arizona have struggled to perform at a competitive level. The D’Backs can learn from this as the Phillies are much better than them but they should still put up a fight and learn from experience. 
   

How to bet on MLB Playoffs?

Before you can place your MLB Playoffs bets at Gamdom, go register for an account. Afterwards, follow this step-by-step process for your account:

• Go to the top-right corner of the page and click the Wallet button. 
• You’ll have two options for depositing funds into your account:
• Do the QR Code scan using your crypto wallet app to initiate the transaction.
• Copy the wallet address given to you and paste it into your crypto wallet.
• Confirm the funds entered your account by looking at the number right beside the Wallet button.
• Click the Sports button at the top of the page. Look for the Baseball section where you can find the top baseball leagues including the MLB. 
   

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