Baseball’s goal is simple: score more runs than your opponent in nine innings. If the game is tied after nine innings, it goes to extra innings. Baseball betting lines allow fans to wager real money on the game’s result.
2020 Season-Opening Moneyline Spread
Yankees -1.5 Ov 7.5 +100 -140
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Baseball betting is not limited to game outcomes. Most sportsbooks allow fans to wager on future outcomes like as division winners, ALCS, NLCS, and World Series winners. They will have a moneyline and/or total:
AL West Champ
Astros -175
A’s +250
Angels +525
Rangers +1600
Mariners +6600
There are also futures bets on victory totals and playoff appearances.
Wins in Regular Season
35.5 +110
35.5 -130
Astros Markets 2020 — Playoffs
Yes -360
No +275
Player-specific future bets include regular-season accolades. The leader in several statistical categories, like as home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and strikeouts, is often gambled on.
A moneyline and/or total will be included:
Astros Markets 2020 — Playoffs
Gerrit Cole
Max Scherzer
Verlander +700
Jacob Degrom
Players may also gamble on totals in several categories. It’s possible to gamble on whether a player will cover the over or under for a
Giancarlo Stanton
Total Player Home Runs (Excluding Playoffs)
16.5 -112
16.5 -112
Since bookmakers maintain so many player and team information, fans may place infinite baseball bets. The only restriction is what each sportsbook will accept.
Baseball Odds Betting
Moneyline betting is designed to level the playing field by balancing the risk and benefit of betting on any side. Our favorite bets are the odds-on favorites. Favorite bets pay less because of this.
For example, the New York Yankees (-140) will face the Washington Nationals (+120) in the opener.
The Yankees winning bet required $140 to win $100. They are more likely to win as favorites, thus the payoff is lower. If the Nationals win, a $100 wager wins $120.
Betting on underdogs pays well because the rewards outweigh the risks.
Questions regarding moneyline bets? Our sports odds guide explains how moneylines and other odds operate.
Baseball Odds Runner
Runline betting works like a football point spread. Favorites must win by more than the runline.
The bettor wins if the underdog loses by less than the runline.
The season-opening runline is 1.5. To win a wager on the Yankees, they must win by two runs (or more than 1.5). In other words, the Nationals may lose by one run (less than 1.5).
Use our odds calculator to estimate your possible win.
MLB Totals/Spreads Betting
Totals function like over/under wagers for NBA and NFL games. The total runs scored by each teams will be published by the bookies. The overall amount of runs scored in the game may be gambled on as well (under).
The total is 7.5 runs. If the Yankees and Nationals score eight runs or more, the over pays +100. If they get seven or fewer, they get -121.
Baseball Picks
You now know how to read baseball betting lines and how to bet on baseball games. But don’t simply choose any old game and bet the moneyline. Some bets will outperform others. So, how do you choose the finest baseball picks?
Do your homework beforehand. Baseball provides a wealth of information. The optimal bets will be a blend of value and probability of winning:
1.Take the Under:Recreational gamblers like the over because more runs equals a more interesting game. The house will boost the chances on the under, increasing its value. In a dome, without weather, the pitcher has an advantage.
2.Embrace the underdog:It’s hard to believe they lose more than they win. However, since the chances are better, they pay out more. With just underdogs, you may come out ahead even if you only win half of your bets.
3.Early Season Underdog Bets:The oddsmakers are studying each team’s roster and adjusting early. This is a good moment to look for value. But don’t blindly back underdogs; conduct your research beforehand to find the best options.
Don’t gamble on every game. That’s bad baseball betting advice. To win, you must be in it, but those who say so are generally seeking to borrow money from you. Only gamble on games you are confident about.