Los Angeles Angels at San Diego Padres Betting Analysis
The Padres are a force in the NL West. The Angels are a farce in the AL West. The Southern California teams get together at Petco Park on Monday. Advantage, San Diego. Michael King is 4-1 and has a better than a strikeout per inning on his resume in 2025. Yusei Kikuchi is 0-4. The lefty probably deserves a better record, as his ERA is only 3.83. The lefty pitched well in his most recent start, going six innings and allowing one run and six hits. Still, the Padres have been strong at home and should enjoy a Monday victory.
Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs Betting Analysis
MLB odds will certainly favor the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday as they face the Miami Marlins. The Cubs lead the NL Central while the Marlins languish last in the NL East. The pitching matchup is Vallente Bellozo against Ben Brown. Neither starter is great shakes, so this could be a game to look at the over in runs totals and to go into the prop market to check out the options for some of the top hitters on each team, particularly the Cubs.
New York Mets at New York Yankees Betting Analysis
The Big Apple Battle takes place over the weekend as the Mets visit the Yankees. The series starts on Friday and for those who bet on the MLB, Carlos Rodon gives the Bronx Bombers the edge against Tylor Megill. While the Mets’ righty is 3-3 overall, his last two starts have been abysmal. He has reached eight runs and 11 hits and allowed five walks in his last two starts. Rondon has the advantage here. Keep a watchful eye on MLB lines at BetUS to see how big of a chalk the Yankees are in this rivalry game.
If one likes to play Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, this series will be featured on May 18. The Mets will send David Peterson against Clark Schmidt. The first two games of the series could be an indicator on how to play this Sunday nighter.
Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers
A Freeway Series takes place at Dodger Stadium next weekend. The Angels visit the Dodgers, and on Saturday, Tony Gonsolin makes another start as he rebounds from a long stint on the injured list. Tyler Anderson goes for the Angels. This one feels like a delight for prop market players who like the Dodgers, especially when it comes to home Runs. Anderson has allowed four dingers in his last three starts. Look for Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Co. to be swinging freely.
Featured MLB Betting Markets:
- MLB Moneyline – Bet on which team wins, no matter the score.
- MLB Run Lines (Spreads) – Wager on the spread, typically set at ±1.5 runs.
- MLB Totals (Over/Under) – Predict whether total runs go over or under a set number.
- MLB First 5 Innings Bets – Shorter-duration bets focusing on the game’s early action.
- MLB Prop Bets – Bet on player, team, and game-specific outcomes.
- MLB Futures Odds – World Series winners, AL/NL Champions, and MVP odds.
MLB Futures Odds – Bet on Season-Long Markets
Want to bet beyond daily matchups? Explore our featured MLB futures odds:
- World Series Winner – Bet on the team that will be crowned World Series champion at the end of the season.
- AL/NL Pennant Champions – Wager on which team will win the American League (AL) or National League (NL) pennant and advance to the World Series.
- MVP, Cy Young & Rookie of the Year – Predict the winners of MLB’s top individual awards, including Most Valuable Player (MVP), Cy Young (best pitcher), and Rookie of the Year.
- Regular Season Win Totals – Bet Over or Under on a team’s total wins over the 162-game MLB season.
How to Bet on MLB Odds
The typical ways to bet on MLB games are like most team sports. There is against the spread, where a team has to win by more runs than it is favored by or lose by less than it is the underdog.
There is the moneyline where you are betting on your team to win the game. Sounds simple, right? It isn’t because odds teeter and there is no guarantee an upset won’t happen. Then there is the total where you are betting whether a game will go over or under a certain number of runs. There are many MLB games every night – and sometimes during the day – so one can do their work and find the perfect spot to make a wager on the game of their choice.
MLB Moneyline Betting
Pick the outright winner—no spreads involved.
Example: If the Yankees (-140) face the Red Sox (+120), betting $140 on the Yankees wins $100 if they win, while a $100 bet on the Red Sox returns $120 if they win.
MLB Spreads (Run Lines)
MLB spreads are called Run Lines, typically set at ±1.5 runs.
Example: If the Dodgers -1.5 beat the Mets by 2+ runs, the bet wins. If the Mets +1.5 lose by 1 run or win outright, the bet wins.
MLB Totals (Over/Under Bets)
Bet on the combined total runs of a game.
Example: If the total for Cubs vs. Phillies is 8.5, an Over bet wins if 9+ runs are scored, while an Under bet wins if 8 or fewer runs are scored.
MLB Player & Game Prop Bets
Bet on specific players or game events beyond just the final score.
Examples:
- Player Prop – If Aaron Judge’s total home runs line is set at 1.5, an Over bet wins if he hits 2 or more home runs, while an Under bet wins if he hits 1 or none.
- Game Prop – If a bet is on “Will the Yankees score first?”, the wager wins if the Yankees score before their opponent.
First 5 Innings Lines (F5 Bets)
Bet on the outcome of the game’s first five innings, focusing on starting pitchers and early scoring.
Examples:
- F5 Moneyline – If the Braves F5 Moneyline is -150 against the Cubs, the bet wins if the Braves are leading after five innings. If the score is tied or the Cubs are ahead, the bet loses.
- F5 Run Line – If the Yankees -0.5 (F5) are playing the Red Sox, the Yankees must be leading after five innings for the bet to win. If tied or lost, the bet loses.
- F5 Over/Under – If the F5 total for Dodgers vs. Phillies is 4.5, an Over bet wins if 5+ runs are scored in the first five innings, while an Under bet wins if 4 or fewer runs are scored.
MLB History & Its Impact on Betting
Major League Baseball (MLB) has been the gold standard of professional baseball since its official formation in 1903. With 162 games per season, MLB offers more betting opportunities than any other major sport.
Betting on baseball dates back to the early 20th century, evolving from simple moneyline wagers to today’s run lines, player props, and live betting markets.
Advanced statistics and analytics have made MLB odds sharper than ever, giving bettors an edge when analyzing pitching matchups, run totals, and team performance trends.
