MLB odds, lines, picks: Advanced computer model includes the Rays in parlay for Tuesday, Oct. 3 that would pay more than 5-1

The 2023 MLB playoffs begin on Tuesday with all four wild card series playing Game 1. The Rays and Rangers get things started in St. Petersburg, Fla. Then the American League Central champion Twins host the Blue Jays, before the National League Central champion Brewers welcome the Diamondbacks. The day's slate concludes with the reigning NL champion Phillies hosting the Marlins in a primetime matchup at Citizens Bank Park. 

Philadelphia is a -170 favorite in the latest Phillies vs. Marlins odds, while Miami is a +143 underdog. The over/under for runs scored is 7.5. Before making any MLB wild card picks or parlays, be sure to see the predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

Before making any MLB picks or parlays, be sure to see the predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered the 2023 MLB playoffs 91-73 on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 18-6 (+766). Anybody following has seen big returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on the MLB wild card schedule for Tuesday and has generated a three-leg parlay that would pay more than 5-1. The parlay starts at 3 p.m. ET, giving you plenty of time to make your MLB picks.

We can tell you that one of the picks is the Rays (-151) to beat the Rangers. But the model has two other picks. You ABSOLUTELY need to see them before locking in any MLB picks of your own.