So are you ready to dive into betting on Major League Baseball? Great!
MLB’s regular season offers games almost every day, and it’s a primarily moneyline sport, meaning most bets focus on picking winners, not beating point spreads.
In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll break down the three core ways to bet on baseball: the moneyline, the run line, and the game total (over/under). We’ll explain each in plain English with examples (no heavy math, promise), and we’ll also chat about how pitching (starting rotations and bullpens) can dramatically sway the odds.
Plus, we’ll toss in some practical tips – like checking the lineup and travel schedule – so you can bet smarter. Let’s play ball!
Moneyline Betting: Picking the Winner
What’s a Moneyline? At its heart, a moneyline bet is simply wagering on which team will win the game outright. There’s no point spread to cover and no need to worry about the margin of victory. In baseball, games cannot end in a tie, so...