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Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

Here is a look at six of the best horse racing sportsbooks that you are going to find in the industry.

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<p>Monday's forecast for the Red Sox vs. Royals matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures near 100 degrees. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 8:10 PM ET. James Paxton is starting for the Red Sox, and the Royals are going with Brady Singer. </p>

<p>The money line odds have the Royals at -145 compared to the Red Sox at +123. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs, and the game will be televised on BSKC. Both teams are 3rd in their respective divisions. </p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline -145</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 ET on Monday, August 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Rangers, the Red Sox closed out the series with a 7-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at +106 on the money line. It was a big 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Rangers could only score two runs, both of which came in the 1st.</p>

<p>Wilyer Abreu went 2/4 with two homers and four RBIs. The Red Sox really broke things open with a four-run 6th inning. Boston's starter, Nick Pivetta, went 4 2/3 innings, giving up just two runs on two hits. He also issued three walks and struck out five Rangers batters.</p><p>Boston is 59-51 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL East, 6.5 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. The Red Sox are 14-13 in divisional matchups this season. They are playing on the road today, where they are 32-23 compared to 27-28 at home.</p>

<p>As the Red Sox take on the Royals today, they are kicking off a new series, and they have won two straight series. Boston closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a win and took the series 2-1. This season, the Red Sox have been good as the favorite, going 32-22, and they are 27-29 as the underdog. Heading into today's game, they are 18-13-5 in series this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Red Sox this season, it's been a better idea to take them on the road. Boston is 31-24 against the run line away from Fenway Park compared to 21-34 at home. The Red Sox have been outscored by 0.3 runs per game at home, but they are outscoring opponents by 0.9 runs per game on the road.</p><p>On the road against the Kansas City Royals, the Boston Red Sox have an over/under line of 9.5 runs, which is higher than their season average of 9 runs per game. The Red Sox have gone over the total in 56 of their 104 games this season, and their games have averaged 9.6 runs per game. The over has hit in three straight games for Boston.</p><p>James Paxton gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Royals on the road. So far this season, he has made 19 starts, and his record is 8-3 with a 4.52 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Paxton has a WHIP of 1.46 and has issued 4.71 walks per nine innings compared to 6.63 strikeouts. Coming into the game, he has a BB/9 figure of 4.71. In his last outing, Paxton took the loss, giving up three earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 4th in the league in runs scored at 4.9 runs per contest. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per game. Overall, they are the league's 6th ranked home run hitting team and have the league's best team BABIP. As a team, they are batting .262, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill have been two of the league's top power hitters this season, with Devers leading the Red Sox with 25 homers and O'Neill right behind him at 22. Devers has also been hot of late, going 16/39 in his last nine games with two homers and seven RBIs. Jarren Duran and Devers are also on solid hitting streaks, with Duran having hit safely in six straight games and Devers at 11.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>To close out their series vs. the Tigers, the Royals picked up a 3-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -137 on the money line. It was a big 9th inning for the Royals, as they scored three runs in the top of the 9th to pick up the win. Kansas City's offense was carried by MJ Melendez, who went 1/1 with a homer and three RBIs.</p>

<p>Michael Wacha started for the Royals, going six innings and giving up just two runs on seven hits. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win.</p><p>Kansas City is 63-50 overall and is 5.0 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The Royals closed out their series vs. the Tigers with three straight wins to take the series 3-1. So far, they have gone 25-11 in AL Central play.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 36-22 this year and 27-28 on the road. As the favorite, Kansas City is 36-20, and they are 27-30 as the underdog. Kansas City has won two straight series, and their overall series record is 17-18-1 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Royals have been a solid play this season, going 64-49, but they have been even better at home, where they are 34-24. Their average run margin on the season is +0.8, but at home, it jumps to +1.1. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 35-22, compared to 29-27 as the favorite. Their average run margin in wins is +3.9, while in losses, it is -3.1.</p><p>The Royals are at home today against the Red Sox, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. This season, Kansas City games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 48-62. The average over/under line for Royals games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 9.5 runs, their record is 5-5. Only 4.4% of their games have had higher lines than 9.5 runs, with 98 games having lower lines.</p><p>Brady Singer has been pitching well for the Royals, coming into the game with a record of 8-6 and an ERA of 2.88. He has made 22 starts this season and has pitched well at home, with a record of 6-3 and an ERA of 2.33. In his last outing, Singer picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had back-to-back outings without giving up an earned run. Singer has allowed 13 homers this season and is averaging 8.28 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Royals have been one of the league's best offensive teams, averaging 4.7 runs per game (9th) and hitting a collective .253 (8th). They have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per contest. One thing to watch is that they have the most strikeouts in the league but have been very good at avoiding walks.</p>

<p>Heading into the game, Vinnie Pasquantino is on an eight-game hitting streak and has been hot of late, going 4/4 with four homers over his last six games. For the season, he is batting .266 with 15 homers. Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez are also among the league leaders in home runs, with each having gone deep 20 times.</p>

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<p>North Texas and Texas Tech are set to face off at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock on Saturday, September 14th. Kick-off is at 12:00 ET, and the game will be broadcast on FS1. The over/under line is at 68.5 points, and the Red Raiders are the -9.5 point favorites at home. The money line odds have Texas Tech at -352 and North Texas at +276. North Texas is 2-0 this season, while Texas Tech is 1-1.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Texas Mean Green +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jones AT&T Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Tech Red Raiders winning this one by a score of 36 to 35</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win, our ATS pick is to take the North Texas Mean Green at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 68.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The North Texas Mean Green Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>North Texas is off to a strong start, moving to 2-0 after a 35-20 win over Stephen F. Austin. This game had no betting lines available.</p><p></p><p>The Mean Green took an early lead, going up 14-10 after the first quarter. Both teams scored in the second quarter, and North Texas held a 21-17 advantage at halftime. After the third quarter, the Mean Green extended their lead to 28-20 and added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure the win.</p><p>North Texas' offense was led by quarterback Chandler Morris, who threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns, completing 59.1% of his passes. Despite throwing three interceptions, Morris still managed a passer rating of 83.71. His top target, DT Sheffield, caught six passes for 74 yards.</p> 
<p>The Mean Green's offense put up 515 total yards, with 193 yards coming on the ground. Damashja Harris was the standout rusher, gaining 142 yards on just 10 carries, including one rushing touchdown. North Texas' offense found the end zone four times through the air and once on the ground.</p><p>North Texas' defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Stephen F. Austin to 20 points and 251 total yards. The Mean Green secondary allowed 181 passing yards and one touchdown, but they did come up with an interception. Against the run, North Texas gave up just 70 yards on 30 carries.</p><h3>Are The Texas Tech Red Raiders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Texas Tech is looking to bounce back after a 37-16 road loss to Washington State. The Red Raiders, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The game's total score of 53 points fell short of the 65.5-point over/under line. This defeat evened Texas Tech's record at 1-1 for the season.</p> <p></p><p>After falling behind 7-3 in the first quarter, the Red Raiders allowed Washington State to score 20 points in the second quarter, making it 27-10 at halftime. Texas Tech managed just one more touchdown in the third quarter and a field goal in the fourth, while Washington State added 7 more points in the third and a field goal in the fourth.</p><p>Despite their 37-16 loss to Washington State, Texas Tech's offense put up 491 yards, with 343 yards coming from the passing game. Behren Morton completed 58.6% of his passes for 323 yards, throwing one touchdown and two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 65.52. Josh Kelly was his top target, catching nine passes for 95 yards.</p> 
<p>On the ground, the Red Raiders rushed for 148 yards, with Cameran Brown leading the way with 70 yards on just five carries. Texas Tech moved the chains 24 times but struggled to convert those drives into points, scoring just 16 points in the game.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense is looking to bounce back after allowing 37 points to Washington State. The Red Raiders struggled to stop the run, giving up 301 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 416 total yards, but they did manage to pick off one pass and hold Washington State to just 115 passing yards on 9 completions.</p>

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