Newsletter

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-major-league-baseball" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL</h2>
Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

Best MLB Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/11/24

New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24

New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals Betting Pick & Prediction 10/9/24

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 10/9/24

Buffalo Bills vs New York Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 10/14/24

Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 10/13/24

Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 10/13/24

Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/13/24

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 10/13/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Predators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+103)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Predators Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Nashville dropped their season opener with a 4-3 loss to the Stars. The Predators, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 4-1, Nashville’s comeback attempt fell short. Three different players scored for the Predators, who are now 0-1 this season.</p><p>Nashville's offense fired 36 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Dallas. Filip Forsberg netted his first goal of the season on a power play, while Tommy Novak and Ryan O'Reilly each added a goal.</p> <p>Jonathan Marchessault picked up two assists, with Forsberg also adding an assist. The Predators had 22 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 3:30 into the second period.</p><p>Nashville's defense struggled in the second period, giving up four goals, including the first two just 19 seconds apart. They also allowed a goal at 1:45 in the second period, making it 4-1. The Predators' defense finished with 16 blocks and 10 takeaways, while Scott Wedgewood made 16 saves with an 80% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Detroit Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Detroit opened the season with a 6-3 loss to the Penguins. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.</p> <p>Detroit initially took the lead with a goal from Alex DeBrincat at 3:46 in the first period, but the Penguins responded with six unanswered goals. DeBrincat added another goal in the third period, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>Alex DeBrincat led the way for the Red Wings with two goals in their 6-3 loss to the Penguins, including the team’s first goal at 16:14 of the first period. DeBrincat later added his second on a power play at 11:47 of the third. Vladimir Tarasenko also found the net, scoring his first goal of the season at 7:28 in the second period.</p> <p>Lucas Raymond contributed two assists, while Dylan Larkin picked up his first assist of the season. The Red Wings fired 32 shots on goal but were hindered by 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings struggled, giving up 6 goals on 28 shots from the Penguins. Cam Talbot made 12 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 19 hits. After taking a 1-0 lead, the Red Wings allowed four straight goals, three of which came in the 2nd period. They also gave up the first goal of the 3rd period and another late in the period after cutting the deficit to 5-3.</p>

Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

<p>Thursday's Angels vs. Athletics game has a first pitch set for 4:07 PM ET from Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. The money line odds have the Angels at -106 compared to the Athletics at -113. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Roansy Contreras is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against JP Sears for the Athletics. Los Angeles is 36-49, while the Athletics are 32-56. Sears will be looking to help the Athletics extend their two-game winning streak, while the Angels are -111 on the money line during their three-game skid. This game will be televised on BSW.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS OAKLAND ATHLETICS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline -106</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 4:07 ET on Thursday, July 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Oakland cruised to a 5-0 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The A's had a two-run 2nd inning and added three more in the 6th. As for the Angels, they had their best chance to score in the 5th when they loaded the bases with one out, but could only push across one run.</p>

<p>Joey Estes started for the A's and picked up the win, going nine innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with just four strikeouts but induced 15 ground ball outs. On the other side, Davis Daniel got the start for the Angels and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, Oakland was led by Brent Rooker, who went 3/4 with a home run. Max Schuemann also homered for the A's, going 1/3. Brett Harris had a two RBI game at the plate.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 36-49, the Angels are 4th in the AL West and trail the Mariners by 9.5 games. The Angels have lost three straight games, and they dropped the first two games of their series vs. the Athletics. So far, they are 8-9 in AL West matchups this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are 18-26 and just above .500 at 18-23 on the road. This year, the Angels have really struggled in day games, going 8-20. As for how they have fared as the favorite, the Angels are just 4-7 and 32-42 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Angels are 8-17-2 and have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Angels have been favored on the run line this season, they have been a losing proposition, going just 3-8. Overall, they are 48-37 on the run line, including a 24-17 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in 45 of 74 games as the underdog.</p><p>The Angels are on the road against the Athletics today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Angels games this season is 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 44-39. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-18. Overall, 20 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, which accounts for 23.5% of their games this season.</p><p>Roansy Contreras is getting the start for the Angels today as he faces the Athletics on the road. So far this season, he has made 22 appearances and one start. Contreras' record for the season is 1-0, and he has an ERA of 3.82. Looking back at his last outing, Contreras went three innings vs. the Athletics, giving up one earned run, four hits, and two walks. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Contreras has finished with a no-decision in each of his last four appearances. Per nine innings, he has 8.45 strikeouts and 4.09 walks.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into today's game with the 12th most home runs in the league but are just 20th in runs scored, averaging 4.1 runs per game. This is the same number of runs they are averaging at home and on the road. As a team, the Angels are batting .239, which is 14th in the league, and have the 13th best slugging percentage in the league.</p>

<p>Luis Rengifo has been the Angels' top hitter this season, batting .315 with six home runs and 25 RBIs. He is also on a six-game hitting streak, going 9/24 in that stretch. Taylor Ward has a team-high 14 homers but is batting just .239, and Jo Adell is also struggling with a batting average of just .189.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>The Athletics are 32-56 overall and trail the Mariners by 15 games in the AL West. So far, they have gone just 8-17 in divisional games. Oakland has won two straight games, and these two wins have come after losing seven of eight. Currently, they are 5th in the AL West, 15 games behind the Mariners.</p>

<p>At home, the Athletics are 20-23 this season compared to a 12-33 mark on the road. As the underdog, Oakland is 26-54 this year and 6-2 as the favorite. The Athletics have dropped three straight series and have an overall series record of 8-18-1 this year.</p><p>When the A's win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.0. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.5. They are 43-45 against the run line this season, but they have covered the run line in two straight games and are 41-39 as the underdog.</p><p>The Oakland Athletics are playing at home against the Los Angeles Angels today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is just above their combined season average of 8.4 runs per game. The A's have played 86 games this season, with 53 of them having an over/under line set below 8.5 runs. Their over/under record for the season is 38-48.</p><p>Oakland is starting left-hander JP Sears today vs. the Angels. Sears has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 4-7 with an ERA of 5.00. Looking at his overall numbers, Sears has a WHIP of 1.31 and has allowed a total of 13 home runs. Coming into the game, he has a batting average allowed of .257. Sears' ERA at home is 11.06, compared to 4.98 on the road. He most recently pitched on June 28th vs. the Diamondbacks, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts.</p><p>For the season, the Athletics are averaging just 3.6 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been a little better at home, putting up 4.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .222 and have the 7th most home runs in the league. Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics, as he is batting .269 for the season and his 17 homers are the most on the team and 10th in the league. He has also been hot of late, going 12/37 in his last 10 games.</p>

<p>JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers have also hit double-digit homers for the Athletics this season, but Bleday is batting just .239, and Langeliers is hitting just .204. Langeliers is also 2nd on the team with 41 RBIs.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics Betting Pick & Prediction 7/4/24

<p>The Wildcats and Vaqueros are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Vaqueros will host the game at UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, TX. Abilene Christian come into this Western Athletic conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Vaqueros.</li><li>Not only will Texas-Rio Grande Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Abilene Christian will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak when they take on Texas-Rio Grande Valley. The Wildcats are 8-15 overall and 3-9 in Western Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, Abilene Christian is 3-9, and they have lost eight straight games away from home. Overall, they have been outscored by an average of 8.9 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this year, Abilene Christian has gone just 2-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats have a mark of 2-7-1 vs. the spread. On the road, they have gone just 4-5 ATS this season and are 0-3 vs. the spread in their last 3 road contests.</p><p>Abilene Christian's over/under record for the season sits at 11-9-1, and today's over/under line of 149.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (145.6). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 131 points.</p><p>The Abilene Christian offense is coming off a game in which they scored 45 points vs. Utah Valley. Overall their field goal percentage was 24.1% while connecting on 3 threes. Ali Abdou Dibba led the scoring for the Wildcats, contributing 17 points. Additionally, Hunter-Jack Madden chipped in with 11 points.</p><p>At this time, the Wildcats' defense is positioned 244th in the country, permitting 75.3 points per game. So far, the Abilene Christian defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.7 times per game (647th).</p><h3>Will the Vaqueros Win at UTRGV Fieldhouse?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Stephen F. Austin by a score of 92-84, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has now lost six straight games. Their record this season is 6-17, and they are 2-10 in Western Athletic Conference games. On the road, the Vaqueros are 1-9, and they have gone 3-8 at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has been the underdog in 19 of their 23 games. As the underdog, they have gone 3-16. At home, they have gone 1-1 when they are the favorite. So far, their average scoring margin at home is -7.7, and their average scoring margin on the road is -13.2.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Texas-Rio Grande Valley has gone 9-10 against the spread. At home, the Vaqueros have an ATS mark of 4-7. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, UTRGV is 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Texas-Rio Grande Valley sits at 11-10. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, which is slightly higher than their season average of 152 points per game. Currently, the average over/under line in their games is 151.7, and today's line of 149.5 is lower than that. On the year, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley offense tallied 84 points in a matchup against Stephen F. Austin. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.4%, and they made 8 threes. The team's top scorer is Elijah Elliott, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.9, while Hasan Abdul-Hakim also maintains a PPG average of 13.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>The Vaqueros' defense is presently ranked 309th nationally, allowing an average of 79.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Texas-Rio Grande Valley's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.2% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.2% this season.</p>

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>The Fighting Illini and Terrapins are set to face off at 5:30 ET on FOX. The Terrapins will host the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. Illinois is favored by -2 in this Big Ten conference matchup the against Maryland. The over/under for the game is set at 139.5 points.</p><h3>ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +2</p><p>This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Terrapins.</li><li>Not only will Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Fighting Illini Win on the Road?</h3><p>Illinois is favored by two points on the road against Maryland. They come into the game with an 18-6 overall record and a 9-4 mark in Big Ten play. Their road record this season is 4-4, and they have an average scoring margin of +5.5 points per game in those contests.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Fighting Illini have gone just 4-6. They are 16-3 this season when favored, and they have won four straight games at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Illinois has gone 9-9-1 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 12-10-2, but they have a better record on the road at 5-2-1. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Illini are 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Illinois' games this year (147.5). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Illinois' offense looked good, scoring 97 points against Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.2% and made 13/15 free throws. The top scorer for the Fighting Illini was Terrence Shannon Jr. with 31 points, while Coleman Hawkins also added 17 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Illinois' defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 70.3 points per game. Illinois' three-point defense is currently 42nd in the country at 5.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Illinois.</p><h3>Can Maryland Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>At home this season, Maryland has a record of 11-4, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home. The Terrapins' average scoring margin at home this season is +11.5 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Maryland has been the underdog in 10 games, and they have gone 3-7 in those games. In their last game, they defeated Iowa by a score of 78-66.</p><p>Overall, Maryland's ATS record this season is 10-15 and they are currently 6-9 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Terps are 4-6 and they are 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 for Maryland's game against Illinois is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (136.4). So far, 16 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is higher than their season average of 133.2 points per game.</p><p>Maryland is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 78 points vs. Iowa. This figure is more than their season average of 69.4 points per game. Leading Maryland in scoring vs. Iowa was Jahmir Young with his 21 points. Deshawn Harris-Smith also added 17 points for the Terrapins.</p><p>At present, the Terrapins' defense is nationally ranked 15th, allowing 63.8 points per game. Maryland's three-point defense is currently 24th in the country at 5.3 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. Maryland.</p>

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24