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The Moneyline in Sports Betting

Risking a little to win a lot What is a "moneyline" bet? Moneyline betting strategies Break-even rates for various moneyline odds Should you play the NFL moneyline? How profitable can it be? How is the money-line used in baseball? Some answers below... While seasoned gamblers understand the money line, many sports bettors do not understand this betting option and the huge potential benefits associated with using it. This article will describe the money-line and how it

MLB Baseball Handicapping

Wunderdog MLB Handicapping and Betting Strategies The linemakers and bookies across the country get nervous come Spring. Why? They know that educated baseball handicappers have an unusually high edge on them. The hardest part of handicapping baseball is keeping up with the day in, day out action. It's impossible to keep up with all the

MLB Parlays

Betting and baseball are a strange combination, but MLB betting has started to become more and more popular. The rise in MLB betting has seen MLB picks and parlays as the most popular betting options as well. If you are someone that hasn’t heard about MLB parlay bets or are looking for some more information, then you have come to the right place. My name is Wunderdog, and I have spent

How to Make MLB Best Bets & Predictions

From spring training through the 2024 World Series, baseball has often been called "The Thinking Man's game." Less about the brute force seen in boxing or football. More about strategic thinking to gain advantages. Outfielders shift depending on who's batting, managers utilize lefty/righty stats, and pitchers use their heads as much as their arms when trying to get batters out. Even

MLB Underdog Betting Strategy

More money is placed on baseball favorites than underdogs. That's because the casual bettor who is in it for fun prefers backing favorites. Favorites, also known as "chalk," will have some combination of a better starting pitcher, home field, or stronger overall offensive numbers. Parlays by unsophisticated sports bettors will often feature two or three favorites. The oddsmaker have to adjust for incoming money, making

What Does the Runline Mean in MLB Betting?

Runlines are baseball's version of the point spread betting, where the favorites are posted as -1.5 runs. And while moneyline betting is the most common form in baseball—where you simply try and predict the winner—understanding how run line betting in baseball works is crucial for your success. Betting on the favorite on the runline means they have to win by two or more runs. The

Most Profitable MLB Betting Strategy

Similar to the stock market, patience is key when it comes to betting on Major League Baseball. While day traders may seek quick wins, they also risk significant losses. The same applies to baseball bettors. A single bad afternoon can deplete your betting bankroll, preventing you from capitalizing on future value plays. It's crucial to

MLB Betting Model

A baseball betting model is a framework of statistical and analytical techniques to aid in predicting the likely final scores of games and the associated odds, moneyline and player props. It's a daily tool where a single handicapper or group examines patterns, stats, and situational factors. Each factor is weighed in importance, such as home/road splits, bullpen strength, or offensive

Betting MLB Totals

There are several advantages to betting baseball totals, also known as the Over/Under. One is that the sports betting odds and betting lines are always close to even-money, such as 8.5 Over (-115). Another is that most action goes on the favorite team or the underdog, with less action on totals. That means Over/Under lines won't move as much as the favorite. MLB totals that do move significantly are often a result