New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles Betting Analysis
AL East teams continue to battle at Camden Yards on Wednesday. Carlos Carrasco goes for the Yankees. Reminder, while he is 2-1, the loss was on the road, and he was clobbered to tune of an 8.64 ERA. He will go against Cade Povich, who has an ERA North of 5.00. This game begs for playing the over when it comes to runs total. And in the prop market, look for some of the big bats to have a great night.
Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Analysis
Interesting game at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Not so much because of the teams playing, but because of who is starting for LA. Tony Gonsolin has been ravaged by injury. He was 16-1 in 2022, 8-5 in 2023, and this will be his first appearance since then. Cal Quantrill, Miami’s starter, is 2-2. He has only 13 strikeouts, one of the rare pitchers these days who puts the ball in play. Expect Gonsolin to be on a pitch limit, and Miami could be a live underdog when it comes to MLB odds.
San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres
NL West rivals duel at PetCo Park in San Diego as the Padres face the Giants. This is one game where a home favorite could be a strong play. Michael King is 3-1 overall and 2-1 at home with a 1.25 ERA. Landon Roupp of the Giants is no slouch on the road. The righty is 2-0 away from SF, but his ERA is over 5.00. While this looks like it could be a decent pitching matchup, don’t shy away from MLB odds that have the home team as a strong choice.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Analysis
Everybody’s favorite Pirate pitcher, Paul Skenes, goes against Colin Rea on a getaway day matinee in Pittsburgh on Thursday. The big righty, who was NL Rookie of the Year in 2024, comes in at 3-2 with a 2.39 ERA. Oddly, the two losses have been in home games where his ERA is 3.79. Rea has been doing it all for the Cubbies. He has made three starts and finished three games. When it comes to MLB lines, Chicago could be a live ‘dog, and the runs total should be low.
Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros Betting Analysis
For years, the Tigers were downtrodden, and the Astros were thriving. Times have changed as the youngsters from Detroit are in control of the AL Central while Houston Astros is playing mediocre ball in the AL West. On Monday, Jack Flaherty will pitch for the road team against Ronel Blanco. Flaherty has not received a lot of run support from his teammates and is 1-2 but has a low 2.63 ERA.
Blanco is coming off a stellar start that saw him go 6.2 innings and allow only two hits and one run. Despite that solid effort, he still has a bulbous 5.01 ERA. The Astros are better at home than on the road. The Tigers are no great shakes away from home. This could be a great spot to look at MLB odds to find a sweet price on Flaherty and Detroit.
Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Analysis
The first four teams in the AL East were around three games apart heading into the week. The Red Sox will visit the Tigers for an interdivisional series that starts on Tuesday. When you bet on the MLB, Boston is teetering under .500 away from Fenway. The Blue Jays have been more successful at Rogers Centre.
The price might not be right for everyone, but Bowden Francis of the Jays has a significant edge over lefthander Sean Newcomb, who is 0-3 with a 4.24 ERA. Looking into the runs market, go with these teams to light up the pitchers and the scoreboard. Hit the over when it comes to runs.
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.
