Baseball Betting How to Bet Basics
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Baseball Betting: The Basics for Beginners
Summary:
Discover how to bet on baseball and understand why it’s ideal for novice sports gamblers.
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If you’re new to sports betting, baseball is an excellent choice. Unlike football and basketball, where you deal with point spreads and complex calculations, in baseball, you simply bet on the game’s outcome. The baseball season also lasts longer, providing more opportunities to win.
Key Differences in Betting
Unlike football and basketball which use point spreads, baseball uses the money line.
What is a Point Spread?
In sports like football and basketball, the point spread adjusts the odds by subtracting points from the favored team and adding points to the underdog. This levels the playing field for bettors.
What is a Money Line?
In baseball, the money line focuses on the game's outcome. Bettors risk more on the favorite and less on the underdog.
Example:
- Favorite: -170
- Underdog: +150
Betting $170 on the favorite nets $100 if they win. A $100 bet on the underdog returns $150 on a win.
The difference between the favored and underdog odds is the "twenty cent line." Other variations include the "dime line" (ten cents) and "fifteen cent line."
Additional Betting Options
Sportsbooks offer total bets and run lines in baseball betting.
Total Bets
These bets are based on the combined score of both teams. For instance, if the over/under is set at 7, you win on "over" if the total score exceeds 7, and "under" if it's less.
Run Line
Similar to a point spread, this bet involves a 1.5 run difference. A team must win by more than 1.5 runs or lose within 1.5 runs to win the bet.
Conclusion
While the money line streamlines baseball betting compared to other sports, calculating payouts can be more complex:
1. Favorite Payoff: Add 1 to the favorite's price and divide by the favorite's price.
2. Underdog Payoff: Add 1 to the underdog's price.
By understanding these basic concepts, you can navigate baseball betting with ease and increase your chances of success.
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