If they place a wager on the Yankees, the bet will only be successful if they win the game by 2 runs or more. The spread is the number of runs the sportsbook expects the favorite to win by.įor example, if the Yankees were favored to win against the Red Sox by 1.5 runs, the bettor can choose one of two options. MLB Spread betting is where you bet on the outcome of a game, but there is a handicap placed on the favorite team in an effort to level the playing field for the bettor. This will enhance your odds, but you need every team to win or you’ll lose the bet. You can also combine multiple selections into a moneyline parlay.
Most sportsbooks include overtime in their moneyline markets so you still win the bet if your team wins in OT. The favorite is the team that is expected to win and is indicated by a minus sign (-) and the underdog is the team that is expected to lose and is indicated by a plus sign (+). MLB Moneyline betting is where you place a wager on a team to win a game.
