Baseball Betting How to Bet Basics
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Baseball Betting: A Beginner's Guide
Introduction
Ready to dive into sports betting but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities? Baseball might just be the perfect starting point. Unlike football and basketball, where point spreads can be confusing, baseball betting is straightforward?"just pick the game’s winner. Plus, with a longer season, there are more opportunities to win. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to understanding the basics of baseball betting.
Key Differences in Baseball Betting
Money Line vs. Point Spread
In football and basketball, betting often involves point spreads. The sportsbook adjusts these by subtracting points from the favored team and adding them to the underdog, making bets more challenging. In contrast, baseball betting uses a money line, focusing solely on the outcome of the game.
Understanding the Money Line
The money line represents the amount you need to wager on the favorite versus the potential winnings on the underdog.
Example:
- If the money line for a favorite is -170, you must bet $170 to win $100.
- If the line for an underdog is +150, a $100 bet wins you $150 if they win.
The gap between these numbers is referred to as the "twenty cent line." If the difference is smaller, it's called a "ten cent line" or "dime line."
Additional Betting Options
Total Bets
Total bets are wagers based on the combined total runs scored by both teams. If the sportsbook sets this at 7, you can bet on whether the actual total will be over or under that number.
Run Line
The run line is baseball’s equivalent of a point spread. It involves betting on whether a team will win by more than one run (-1.5) or if the game will be within one run (+1.5).
Conclusion
While the money line simplifies baseball betting compared to other sports, calculating payoffs can be slightly complex:
1. Favorite: Add 1 to the favorite’s price and divide by the favorite’s price to calculate your payoff.
2. Underdog: Add 1 to the underdog’s price to determine your potential winnings.
Baseball betting offers a simpler entry point for newcomers, with its straightforward outcomes and a variety of betting options to explore. Whether you’re a novice or just looking to understand the basics, this guide provides a solid foundation to get started.
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