Seiya Suzuki’s 424-foot tying homer off Nick Pivetta jolted the Cubs, followed by Carson Kelly’s go-ahead blast as Chicago grabbed control in a 3-1 win in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card. Matthew Boyd steadied the Cubs after an early Padres threat, and Nico Hoerner added insurance in the eighth before Brad Keller closed it out. San Diego couldn’t capitalize on early chances, leaving Chicago with momentum heading into the series.

The late surge capped Suzuki’s four-game homer arc to finish the regular season and carried into postseason power, while Swanson’s defense and Hoerner’s timely hit underscored Chicago’s depth. For fantasy, the Cubs’ offense looks primed to ride its balance, while San Diego must regroup quickly to avoid a quick exit in a pivotal rematch.

Cleveland’s surge to win the AL Central sets up a pivotal playoff tilt with Detroit as Tarik Skubal faces a hot Guardians offense. The model pins Cleveland at +138 on the money line, highlighting value on the Guardians and a run-line edge for the Cubs vs Padres. Top prop focus centers on Aaron Judge’s RBI upside, with Derby-day crossovers to Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt in Europe rounding out a busy betting slate.

In DFS and daily bets, Cleveland’s offense and bullpen depth loom large, while the Cubs’ rotation and lefty matchup against San Diego feed into a favorable run line. Judge’s RBI prop sits among the sharp bets, and the Guardians’ hot run to the postseason underpins a disciplined, multi-sport betting approach for Tuesday.