![]() After all, it must win by two or more runs and therefore returns a higher payout than the underdog, which has lower risk due to that 1.5-run handicap. ![]() That means that Toronto must win by two or more runs to cover the run line while Boston has to lose by less than two or win outright to cover.īetting the baseball run line odds can be confusing because the team set as the run line favorite often carries a higher risk. The example below shows that the Toronto Blue Jays are -1.5 run line favorites over the Boston Red Sox as +1.5 run line underdogs. That means that for the favorite to cover the -1.5 run line and win the bet, it has to win the game by two or more runs, and the underdog has to lose by less than two runs or win the game outright to cover the +1.5. With close to 30% of all MLB games decided by one run, run line spreads will be 1.5 runs, with the team favored to win getting a run line of -1.5 and the underdog at +1.5 runs. While moneyline odds are the most common way to wager on baseball (betting on the outright winner), MLB run line betting is very popular, especially when dealing with bigger favorites. We’re here to help you learn how to make smart baseball bets. However, baseball betting run line odds come with a catch, and you need to understand the pricing on those run lines before making bets. ![]() Baseball run line betting is MLB’s version of the point spread, with oddsmakers setting a handicap for either side and bettors wagering on whether or not the team will cover that run line. ![]()
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