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Best MLB Wild Card Parlays Today: Game 1 Picks for September 29

Best MLB Wild Card Parlays Today: Game 1 Picks for September 29

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By: Steve Buchanan

Looking for the best MLB Wild Card parlays? We’ve highlighted several featured parlays available on DraftKings Sportsbook for the start of the 2026 MLB postseason, including Game 1 player props, home run parlays, strikeout parlays, moneyline parlays and full Wild Card Series markets.

Below, you’ll find featured MLB Wild Card parlays for Tuesday, September 29, along with a breakdown of what’s included in each bet. Some parlays focus specifically on Wild Card Series Game 1, while others cover the entire best-of-three series.

Total Bases Parlay: All About that Base

The All About that Base total bases parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs four hitters to record at least two total bases in Tuesday’s MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 action. Yordan Alvarez, Colson Montgomery, Aaron Judge and Manny Machado each need to reach the 2+ total bases mark to cash this four-leg player prop parlay.

  • Yordan Alvarez 2+ Total Bases
  • Colson Montgomery 2+ Total Bases
  • Aaron Judge 2+ Total Bases
  • Manny Machado 2+ Total Bases
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All About that Base

Count on these superstars to tally 2+ bases in Tuesday's Wild Card action

Odds: +2719

2+ Yordan Alvarez Total Bases Yordan Alvarez Total Bases
2+ Colson Montgomery Total Bases Colson Montgomery Total Bases
2+ Aaron Judge Total Bases Aaron Judge Total Bases
2+ Manny Machado Total Bases Manny Machado Total Bases
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Wild Card Series Home Run Parlay: Steve Buchanan’s WC Picks

The Steve Buchanan’s WC Picks home run parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook features three picks to go deep during their respective MLB Wild Card Series. Fernando Tatis Jr., Yordan Alvarez and Roman Anthony each need to hit at least one home run at any point in their series to cash this three-leg postseason parlay.

  • Fernando Tatis Jr. 1+ Home Run in Series
  • Yordan Alvarez 1+ Home Run in Series
  • Roman Anthony 1+ Home Run in Series
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Steve Buchanan's WC Picks

Steve Buchanan likes these HR props for the WC Series!

Odds: +1045

F. Tatis Jr. 1+ Home Run in Series Player to Record 1+ Home Run in Series
Y. Alvarez 1+ Home Run in Series Player to Record 1+ Home Run in Series
R. Anthony 1+ Home Run in Series Player to Record 1+ Home Run in Series
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Strikeout Parlay: Mound Magicians

The Mound Magicians strikeout parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs three starting pitchers to pile up the strikeouts in Tuesday’s MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 action. Chris Sale, Payton Tolle and Cam Schlittler each need to record at least eight strikeouts to cash this three-leg pitching parlay.

  • Chris Sale 8+ Strikeouts
  • Payton Tolle 8+ Strikeouts
  • Cam Schlittler 8+ Strikeouts
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Mound Magicians

Select these aces to dominate on the mound & throw 8+ Ks

Odds: +834

8+ Chris Sale Strikeouts Thrown Chris Sale Strikeouts Thrown
8+ Payton Tolle Strikeouts Thrown Payton Tolle Strikeouts Thrown
8+ Cam Schlittler Strikeouts Thrown Cam Schlittler Strikeouts Thrown
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Home Run Parlay: Playoff Yard Work

The Playoff Yard Work home run parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs Kyle Schwarber and Pete Crow-Armstrong to go deep in Tuesday’s MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 action. Both finished the regular season with 45 home runs and need to hit one in Game 1 to cash this two-leg home run parlay.

  • Kyle Schwarber 1+ Home Run
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong 1+ Home Run
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Playoff Yard Work

Both ended the regular season with 45 Home Runs. Back them to start October off with another!

Odds: +1947

1+ Kyle Schwarber Home Runs Kyle Schwarber Home Runs
1+ Pete Crow-Armstrong Home Runs Pete Crow-Armstrong Home Runs
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Bet Count: 270
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RBI Parlay: Playoff Production

The Playoff Production RBI parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs three of the regular season’s top run producers to drive in at least one run during Tuesday’s MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 action. Yordan Alvarez, Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber each need to record 1+ RBI to cash this three-leg player prop parlay.

  • Yordan Alvarez 1+ RBI
  • Matt Olson 1+ RBI
  • Kyle Schwarber 1+ RBI
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Playoff Production

These players ranked Top 20 in RBIs this season!

Odds: +1915

1+ Yordan Alvarez RBIs Yordan Alvarez RBIs
1+ Matt Olson RBIs Matt Olson RBIs
1+ Kyle Schwarber RBIs Kyle Schwarber RBIs
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Moneyline Parlay: Chi Town!

The Chi Town! moneyline parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs both Chicago teams to open the MLB postseason with a win. The White Sox need to beat the Astros in Houston, while the Cubs need to defeat the Padres in San Diego to cash this two-leg Wild Card Series Game 1 moneyline parlay.

  • Chicago White Sox Moneyline at Houston Astros
  • Chicago Cubs Moneyline at San Diego Padres
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Chi Town!

Take the Cubs & White Sox to win Game 1 of their Wild Card Series

Odds: +314

CHI White Sox to Win (@ HOU) Moneyline (Away)
CHI Cubs to Win (@ SD) Moneyline (Away)
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Wild Card Series Parlay: Wild Card Favs

The Wild Card Favs parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs the favorite to advance from each of the four MLB Wild Card Series. The Astros, Braves, Yankees and Padres each need to win their respective best-of-three series to cash this four-leg postseason parlay.

  • Houston Astros to Win Series vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Atlanta Braves to Win Series vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • New York Yankees to Win Series vs. Boston Red Sox
  • San Diego Padres to Win Series vs. Chicago Cubs
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Wild Card Favs

Take the favorites to win their Wild Card Series!

Odds: +833

HOU Astros to Win Series (vs CWS) AL Wild Card 2026 - HOU Astros vs CHI White Sox - Winner
ATL Braves to Win Series (vs PHI) NL Wild Card 2026 - ATL Braves vs PHI Phillies - Winner
NY Yankees to Win Series (vs BOS) AL Wild Card 2026 - NY Yankees vs BOS Red Sox - Winner
SD Padres to Win Series (vs CHC) NL Wild Card 2026 - SD Padres vs CHI Cubs - Winner
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Bet Count: 126
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Moneyline Parlay: Record Watching!

The Record Watching! moneyline parlay on DraftKings Sportsbook backs the team with the better regular-season record in each of Tuesday’s four MLB Wild Card Series Game 1 matchups. The Braves, White Sox, Yankees and Padres each need to open their respective series with a victory to cash this four-leg moneyline parlay.

  • Atlanta Braves Moneyline vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Chicago White Sox Moneyline at Houston Astros
  • New York Yankees Moneyline vs. Boston Red Sox
  • San Diego Padres Moneyline vs. Chicago Cubs
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Record Watching!

Take the teams who had more wins this season to come out on top!

Odds: +810

ATL Braves to Win (vs PHI) Moneyline (Home)
CHI White Sox to Win (@ HOU) Moneyline (Away)
NY Yankees to Win (vs BOS) Moneyline (Home)
SD Padres to Win (vs CHC) Moneyline (Home)
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Bet Count: 217
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From Game 1 home run and strikeout props to moneyline and full-series markets, DraftKings Sportsbook offers several ways to build around Tuesday’s MLB Wild Card Series action.

MLB Wild Card Parlays FAQ

What is an MLB Wild Card parlay?

An MLB Wild Card parlay combines multiple betting selections from the Wild Card round into a single wager. Every leg must win for the parlay to cash.

Can I bet on the entire Wild Card Series?

Yes. DraftKings Sportsbook offers markets that can cover the entire Wild Card Series, including series winner bets and select player props, in addition to individual Game 1 markets.

Featured Wild Card parlays may include home run props, total bases, RBIs, strikeouts, Game 1 moneylines, full-series winner markets and other postseason betting combinations available on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Steve has been with DraftKings for over 10 years, covering baseball and football from a sports betting and fantasy perspective. He’s written hundreds of articles that have helped readers research and make informative bets or fantasy lineups. During this time, Steve has also been featured on a number of national broadcasts, including MLB Network, ESPN, and NFL Network.
Disclaimer

All views expressed are my own. I am an employee of DraftKings and am ineligible to play in public DFS or DKSB contests.