MLB Playoff Schedule, Divisional Series Odds For Each Matchup 2021
The MLB Playoff schedule is ready to hit full gear as the ALDS and NLDS are set to begin. Following the one-game winner-take-all Wildcard games that saw the Red Sox and Dodgers advance, it is now time for the elite eight teams to battle it out.
Last season the Dodgers defeated the Rays to capture the 2020 World Series title. Will they meet up in the Fall Classic once again this October? They are both tabbed as the favorites to do so according to Vegas oddsmakers.
Below is the complete schedule for the upcoming divisional contests, along with the odds to win each series.
American League
- Astros -155 vs White Sox +130
- Rays -175 vs Red Sox +140
National League
- Dodgers -145 vs Giants +130
- Brewers -145 vs Braves +120
League Division Series (best-of-five)
| DATE | SERIES/GAME | MATCHUP | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Oct. 7 | ALDS Game 1 | Astros vs. White Sox | 4:07 p.m. | FS1 |
| ALDS Game 1 | Red Sox vs. Rays | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | ALDS Game 2 | Astros vs. White Sox | 2:07 p.m. | MLB Network |
| NLDS Game 1 | Brewers vs. Braves | 4:37 p.m. | TBS | |
| ALDS Game 2 | Red Sox vs. Rays | 7:02 p.m. | FS1 | |
| NLDS Game 1 | Dodgers vs. Giants | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | NLDS Game 2 | Brewers vs. Braves | 5:07 p.m. | TBS |
| NLDS Game 2 | Dodgers vs. Giants | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | ALDS Game 3 | Rays vs. Red Sox | 4:07 p.m. | MLB Network |
| ALDS Game 3 | White Sox vs. Astros | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | ALDS Game 4 (if nec.) | Rays vs. Red Sox | TBA | FS1 or MLB Network |
| ALDS Game 4 (if nec.) | White Sox vs. Astros | TBA | FS1 or MLB Network | |
| NLDS Game 3 | Braves vs. Brewers | TBA | TBS | |
| NLDS Game 3 | Giants vs. Dodgers | TBA | TBS | |
| Tues., Oct. 12 | NLDS Game 4 (if nec.) | Braves vs. Brewers | TBA | TBS |
| NLDS Game 4 (if nec.) | Giants vs. Dodgers | TBA | TBS | |
| Weds., Oct. 13 | ALDS Game 5 (if nec.) | Astros vs. White Sox | TBA | FS1 |
| ALDS Game 5 (if nec.) | Red Sox vs. Rays | TBA | FS1 | |
| Thurs., Oct 14 | NLDS Game 5 (if nec.) | Brewers vs. Braves | TBA | TBS |
| NLDS Game 5 (if nec.) | Dodgers vs. Giants | TBA | TBS |
