MLB moneyline explained
Who do you think will win? Find out how to place a moneyline bet on the Major Leagues.
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Your guide to baseball betting online
Betting on baseball is unlike betting on any other major North American sport. Why? Because with 30 teams playing 162 games in a typical season there is never a shortage of baseball betting opportunities – and we can help you navigate them.
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MLB
MLB (Major League Baseball) is the highest level of professional baseball in the world and is made up of 30 teams split up into two leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (NL), with 15 in each. Each league is subsequently divided into three divisions, with five teams in each.
It is the oldest professional sports league in the United States and Canada – and has long been dubbed “America’s Pastime”. From a bettor’s perspective, with 30 teams playing 162 regular season games (that’s a huge 2,430 games in total if you were wondering), there is never a shortage of opportunities for baseball betting online, which makes it popular among experienced and novice gamblers alike.
We can help you understand how to bet on baseball and read baseball lines so that you can enjoy betting throughout the entire season.
Baseball bets explained
Moneyline
The moneyline is a bet on picking a team to win straight up (with no point spread). Baseball betting sites will display it as a three-digit number which both teams will have. The favorite will have a negative number, while the underdog’s will be positive.
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MLB point spread explained
Check out our easy guide to understanding how the spread works, and how you can bet on it.
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MLB over/under explained
AKA totals betting; find out why it's important for any online baseball bettor?
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MLB parlays explained
Bigger odds equal bigger returns. Learn how to make the most of parlays for your next baseball bet.
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Baseball betting FAQs
What are the best baseball betting sites?
The best baseball betting sites will offer competitive baseball odds, have easy-to-navigate sites, great promotional offers, top-notch security, a variety of deposit/withdrawal options, and quick payouts. Check out our best baseball betting sites which tick all these boxes.
Is betting on baseball legal?
Yes, absolutely. As long as you are based in a territory where a particular sportsbook holds a license, and betting is legal in your country, you are free to enjoy online baseball betting. It is always worth checking whether or not there are any local restrictions.
Can I bet on my mobile device?
Baseball betting online is possible via mobiles. Many sportsbooks have mobile apps for users and those that do not often have a mobile version of their website which users can access.
However, mobile betting is not legal in every US state, and sites will want you to download a locator. The locator lets the sportsbook know you are in a state where they can legally take your bet.
What does +1.5 mean in baseball betting?
In baseball betting, +1.5 means that a team is a 1.5 run underdog. Which means they must win the game, or lose by only a single run, for our bet to come in.
What is a point spread in baseball?
A point spread in baseball is a given number of runs that a team is expected to win or lose a game by. A baseball spread is often +/- 1.5 runs for MLB games.