MLB playoff picks October 12: Count on Yu Darvish in tough matchup vs. Dodgers

The LDS matchups got underway Tuesday. The favourites won three of the four games. National League is in action Wednesday.

Yu Darvish and Freddie Freeman are the top MLB playoff picks for October 12.

Yu Darvish has been outstanding against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has a 31.6% strikeout rate against them. Darrish is the best bet on the over/under on strikeouts.

Yu Darvish has been impressive against Los Angeles this season. He has struck out six or more batters in nine consecutive outings. Darrish failed to pitch at least six innings in two of his 30 starts in 2022.

Freeman is a plus bet on total bases props at plus odds against most right-handed starters. Freeman slashed .338/.432/.532 against righties this season. He's hit .318 and slugged .636 against Yu Darvish in 25 career games.

Zach Wheeler and Kyle Wright are good bets to keep the lineups quiet against the Braves. Philadelphia and Atlanta played a 7-6 shootout on Tuesday.