End 9th | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Philadelphia Phillies4 | Phillies need to win by the end of the game or match. | ||
New York Mets4 | Mets need to win by the end of the game or match. | ||
Pregame Odds: PHI -115, O/U 7 |
Bot 8th | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Pittsburgh Pirates7 | Pirates need to win by more than 4 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 9 runs | |
Milwaukee Brewers2 | Brewers need to lose by less than 5 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 10 runs | |
Pregame Odds: MIL -145, O/U 8.5 |
Top 8th | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Cleveland Guardians0 | Guardians need to win by the end of the game or match. | Guardians need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 2 runs |
Texas Rangers0 | Rangers need to win by the end of the game or match. | Rangers need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 3 runs |
Pregame Odds: CLE -115, O/U 9 |
Bot 7th | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Oakland Athletics2 | Athletics need to win by the end of the game or match. | Athletics need to lose by less than 3 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs |
Houston Astros5 | Astros need to win by the end of the game or match. | Astros need to win by more than 2 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs |
Pregame Odds: HOU -185, O/U 8.5 |
Bot 2nd | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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St. Louis Cardinals0 | Cardinals need to win by the end of the game or match. | Cardinals need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 6 runs |
Los Angeles Angels0 | Angels need to win by the end of the game or match. | Angels need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 7 runs |
Pregame Odds: STL -115, O/U 8.5 |
Bot 1st | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Cincinnati Reds0 | Reds need to win by the end of the game or match. | Reds need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs |
Arizona Diamondbacks0 | Diamondbacks need to win by the end of the game or match. | Diamondbacks need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs |
Pregame Odds: ARI -160, O/U 8.5 |
Mid 2nd | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Colorado Rockies1 | Rockies need to win by the end of the game or match. | Rockies need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 7 runs |
San Diego Padres0 | Padres need to win by the end of the game or match. | Padres need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs |
Pregame Odds: SD -225, O/U 8 |
Top 2nd | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Kansas City Royals0 | Royals need to win by the end of the game or match. | Royals need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 5 runs |
Seattle Mariners0 | Mariners need to win by the end of the game or match. | Mariners need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 6 runs |
Pregame Odds: SEA -150, O/U 7 |
End 1st | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Los Angeles Dodgers1 | Dodgers need to win by the end of the game or match. | Dodgers need to win by more than 2 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs |
San Francisco Giants0 | Giants need to win by the end of the game or match. | Giants need to lose by less than 3 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs |
Pregame Odds: LAD -225, O/U 8 |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Philadelphia Phillies(28-13) | Phillies need to win by the end of the game or match. PHI -140% of BetsNYM +115 71% 29% | Phillies need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 7 runs O 7.5% of BetsU 7.5 98% 2% |
New York Mets(19-20) | Mets need to win by the end of the game or match. PHI -140% of BetsNYM +115 71% 29% | Mets need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 7.5% of BetsU 7.5 98% 2% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Toronto Blue Jays(19-22) | Blue Jays need to win by the end of the game or match. TOR +135% of BetsBAL -160 20% 80% | Blue Jays need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 98% 2% |
Baltimore Orioles(26-14) | Orioles need to win by the end of the game or match. TOR +135% of BetsBAL -160 20% 80% | Orioles need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 98% 2% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Miami Marlins(11-32) | Marlins need to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +155% of BetsDET -190 12% 88% | Marlins need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 97% 3% |
Detroit Tigers(21-20) | Tigers need to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +155% of BetsDET -190 12% 88% | Tigers need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 97% 3% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Tampa Bay Rays(21-21) | Rays need to win by the end of the game or match. TB +105% of BetsBOS -125 12% 88% | Rays need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 99% 2% |
Boston Red Sox(21-20) | Red Sox need to win by the end of the game or match. TB +105% of BetsBOS -125 12% 88% | Red Sox need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 99% 2% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Chicago Cubs(24-18) | Cubs need to win by the end of the game or match. CHC +155% of BetsATL -190 3% 97% | Cubs need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 99% 1% |
Atlanta Braves(25-13) | Braves need to win by the end of the game or match. CHC +155% of BetsATL -190 3% 97% | Braves need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 99% 1% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Pittsburgh Pirates(18-23) | Pirates need to win by the end of the game or match. PIT +135% of BetsMIL -160 19% 81% | Pirates need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 9 runs O 9% of BetsU 9 99% 1% |
Milwaukee Brewers(24-16) | Brewers need to win by the end of the game or match. PIT +135% of BetsMIL -160 19% 81% | Brewers need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 9% of BetsU 9 99% 1% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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New York Yankees(27-15) | Yankees need to win by the end of the game or match. NYY -145% of BetsMIN +120 43% 58% | Yankees need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 70% 30% |
Minnesota Twins(24-16) | Twins need to win by the end of the game or match. NYY -145% of BetsMIN +120 43% 58% | Twins need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 70% 30% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Cleveland Guardians(25-16) | Guardians need to win by the end of the game or match. CLE -110% of BetsTEX -110 71% 29% | Guardians need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 9 runs O 9% of BetsU 9 42% 58% |
Texas Rangers(22-20) | Rangers need to win by the end of the game or match. CLE -110% of BetsTEX -110 71% 29% | Rangers need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 9% of BetsU 9 42% 58% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Oakland Athletics(19-23) | Athletics need to win by the end of the game or match. OAK +165% of BetsHOU -200 6% 94% | Athletics need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 97% 3% |
Houston Astros(15-25) | Astros need to win by the end of the game or match. OAK +165% of BetsHOU -200 6% 94% | Astros need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 97% 3% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Washington Nationals(19-20) | Nationals need to win by the end of the game or match. | Nationals need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs |
Chicago White Sox(12-29) | White Sox need to win by the end of the game or match. | White Sox need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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St. Louis Cardinals(16-24) | Cardinals need to win by the end of the game or match. STL -140% of BetsLAA +115 67% 33% | Cardinals need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 99% 1% |
Los Angeles Angels(15-26) | Angels need to win by the end of the game or match. STL -140% of BetsLAA +115 67% 33% | Angels need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 99% 1% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Colorado Rockies(12-28) | Rockies need to win by the end of the game or match. COL +220% of BetsSD -275 0% 100% | Rockies need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 7 runs O 7.5% of BetsU 7.5 79% 21% |
San Diego Padres(22-21) | Padres need to win by the end of the game or match. COL +220% of BetsSD -275 0% 100% | Padres need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 7.5% of BetsU 7.5 79% 21% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Kansas City Royals(25-17) | Royals need to win by the end of the game or match. KC +125% of BetsSEA -155 26% 74% | Royals need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 7 runs O 7% of BetsU 7 78% 22% |
Seattle Mariners(22-19) | Mariners need to win by the end of the game or match. KC +125% of BetsSEA -155 26% 74% | Mariners need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 7 runs O 7% of BetsU 7 78% 22% |
Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score | |
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Cincinnati Reds(17-23) | Reds need to win by the end of the game or match. CIN -105% of BetsARI -115 10% 90% | Reds need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 99% 1% |
Arizona Diamondbacks(19-22) | Diamondbacks need to win by the end of the game or match. CIN -105% of BetsARI -115 10% 90% | Diamondbacks need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 99% 1% |
Final | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Toronto Blue Jays3 | Blue Jays need to win by the end of the game or match. TOR +150% of BetsBAL -185 10% 90% | Blue Jays need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 7 runs O 7.5% of BetsU 7.5 82% 18% |
Baltimore Orioles2 | Orioles need to win by the end of the game or match. TOR +150% of BetsBAL -185 10% 90% | Orioles need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 7.5% of BetsU 7.5 82% 18% |
Final | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Miami Marlins5 | Marlins need to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +140% of BetsDET -165 4% 96% | Marlins need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 9 runs O 9% of BetsU 9 82% 18% |
Detroit Tigers6 | Tigers need to win by the end of the game or match. MIA +140% of BetsDET -165 4% 96% | Tigers need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 9% of BetsU 9 82% 18% |
Final | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Tampa Bay Rays5 | Rays need to win by the end of the game or match. TB +100% of BetsBOS -120 14% 86% | Rays need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 64% 36% |
Boston Red Sox3 | Red Sox need to win by the end of the game or match. TB +100% of BetsBOS -120 14% 86% | Red Sox need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined under 9 runs O 8.5% of BetsU 8.5 64% 36% |
Final | Indicates that you are betting only on the winner of the event | Indicates how many runs the favorite is expected to win by | Indicates the total runs both teams are expected to score |
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Chicago Cubs0 | Cubs need to win by the end of the game or match. CHC +120% of BetsATL -145 11% 89% | Cubs need to lose by less than 2 runs (or win) | Both teams need to score combined over 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 91% 9% |
Atlanta Braves2 | Braves need to win by the end of the game or match. CHC +120% of BetsATL -145 11% 89% | Braves need to win by more than 1 runs | Both teams need to score combined under 8 runs O 8% of BetsU 8 91% 9% |
The betting lines for baseball games are typically different than football or basketball. You’ll see point spreads for those sports, but the most common bet in baseball is the moneyline. You just need your team to win, but will find higher odds on better teams.
Dodgers -220
Padres +200
In this example, you’d have to bet $220 on the favored Dodgers to win $100. However, a $100 bet on the underdog Padres would win $200.
Like most other sports, you’ll find totals offered for baseball. You can bet the over or under on total runs scored by both teams.
Another common bet is on the run line. That does incorporate a point spread, which is typically 1.5 runs with the odds changing.
Dodgers -1.5 -130
Padres +1.5 +110
Using the example from the first section, the Dodgers’ odds come way down but now they have to win by 2 or more runs.
Sportsbooks will offer proposition bets, or “props,” on big games. Props are famously associated with Super Bowl betting.
Like all other sports, futures bets are quite popular in baseball. You can bet your favorite team to win the championship throughout the season, with odds changing as their fortunes rise or fall.
Another popular bet is win totals. Oddsmakers set a win total for each team, and you can bet on whether that team will go over or under that win total.
You can also bet on props like who will win MVP, or over/under on how many home runs or hits certain players will have in a season.