Baseball Betting How to Bet Basics
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Baseball Betting: A Beginner's Guide
Introduction
If you're new to sports betting and eager to give it a try, baseball is one of the simplest sports to bet on. Unlike football and basketball, which involve confusing point spreads, baseball betting is straightforward. The extended baseball season offers numerous opportunities to win. Here's your step-by-step guide to baseball betting.
Understanding Baseball Betting
The key difference between betting on baseball and other team sports like football and basketball is the use of the money line instead of point spreads.
What is a Point Spread?
In football and basketball, point spreads are common. Sportsbooks adjust the odds by subtracting points from the favorite (the likely winner) and adding them to the underdog (the less likely winner).
What is a Money Line?
In baseball, odds are determined purely by the game's outcome. Bettors wager more on the favorite and less on the underdog, creating a money line.
Example:
- If the money line is -170 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog, you'd need to bet $170 on the favorite to win $100. Conversely, a $100 bet on the underdog would yield a $150 win if they triumph.The difference between -170 and +150 is called the "twenty-cent line." If the favorite is -160 and the underdog +150, it's a "ten-cent line" or "dime line." A "fifteen-cent line" is also used.
Other Betting Options
1. Total Bets:
These bets focus on the total runs scored by both teams. If a sportsbook sets the over/under at 7, an "over" bet wins if the total runs exceed 7, while "under" wins if they are less than 7.
2. Run Line:
This is baseball’s point spread. You bet on whether one team will win by more than one run (-1.5) or keep it within one run (+1.5).
Conclusion
While money lines simplify baseball betting compared to football and basketball, calculating payouts can be more complex:
1. For Favorites:
Add 1 to the favorite's price and divide by the favorite's price to find the payoff.
2. For Underdogs:
Simply add 1 to the underdog's price.
By understanding these basics, you can confidently start betting on baseball. Enjoy the game and the thrill of the bet!
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