What do our experts think? Lets take a look.
MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: Jesse Spector | Ryan Fagan | Blue Jays-Rangers odds | Royals-Astros odds
Rangers vs. Blue Jays predictions
— SN’s Jesse Spector thinks the high-octane Blue Jays offense will prove to be too much for the Rangers. “The pitching staff capable of shutting down this all-world Toronto lineup does exist, but it does not belong to the Rangers,” he writes. More here .
— SN’s Ryan Fagan also thinks the Rangers are in trouble “if the Blue Jays continue to pound the baseball like they have all season.” More here .
— According to The Linemakers, Vegas also sees Toronto has they heavy favorite. More details on the series odds here .
Astros vs. Royals predictions
— Spector sees a close series, with Kansas City winning. More here .
— Fagan predicts a similar scenario. “This promises to be an entertaining series, if nothing else,” he writes. “The Astros hit lots of home runs (230 in the regular season) and strike out a lot (1,392 times). The Royals, on the other hand, rarely strike out (973 times) and play incredible defense all over the field.” More here .
— Vegas like the Royals as well. Details here .
