Baseball Betting Odds and MLB Markets

Hit a home run with baseball betting online! As one of the most popular sports in the United States, baseball has plenty of interesting regular-season games you can place a wager on.

There’s plenty of betting action across all nine innings, from moneyline and total to player props and more. Whether you’re a baseball expert or just getting started, this QuinnBet guide will help you get to grips with baseball betting odds. 

Outside of the regular season, there are also plenty of postseason markets that may suit you. Fancy a team to win it all? You could try out an outright winner betting option across MLB and the World Series.

All of these events and markets will be explored in more detail below.

Major Baseball Betting Events and Competitions

There are thousands of baseball games played in America each year, across major leagues and postseason games. Here are some of the most popular baseball events you can find each season, so you’ll be more aware ahead of any baseball betting.  

Major League Baseball 
MLB is the highest level of professional baseball. There are 30 teams, each playing 162 games in a season. These 30 teams are divided into two leagues and a further three divisions per league:

- The American League is made up of East, Central, and West divisions.
- The National League is also made up of East, Central, and West divisions. 
The sheer amount of games in a regular MLB season means that there are plenty of betting opportunities. You can find all MLB odds on our dedicated Major League Baseball betting page. 

Post-Season Games 
After the regular season ends, the postseason playoffs will start. It usually takes place in October, when only the strongest teams will qualify. It has a total of 12 teams, with six teams from the American League and six teams from the National League.

This includes the division winners, as well as three wild cards from each league. It starts with the wild-card series, which includes the Seed #3 division winner and the three wild-card teams. The top 2 division winners go straight to the next round. 

Then, four teams compete in the division series, a best-of-5 format. Finally, the teams that progress will compete in the league championship series, a best-of-7 format, which determines the American League Champion and the National League Champion. 

Since it contains high-quality teams, post-season games are highly competitive and packed with action. 

World Series Odds 
The MLB season culminates in the World Series: the annual championship series between the American League and National League champions. 

It is another best-of-7 series, where the first team to win four games will be crowned champions. All the baseball World Series odds can be found on our site if you fancy backing a team to victory.

Baseball Betting Odds Explained

Each event and baseball league has specific markets you can bet on. We’ll describe the most common types of baseball betting markets and their associated odds.

Moneyline
This is the simplest bet in baseball and refers to which team you think will win the game. The two teams will either be a favourite or an underdog, and their odds of winning will be set accordingly.

Run Line
This adds an extra element to a baseball game bet. It's a point spread, where the favourites get -1.5 runs, and the underdogs get +1.5 runs. 

Totals
This is an over/under market, where you bet on the combined number of runs scored by both teams. 

Player Props
This is short for ‘player proposition bets’, where you bet on how an individual player might perform. This includes a bet on whether a player gets over 1.5 hits in a game. 

Futures 
Bet on a future baseball result. For example, you could bet on the World Series winner or the team's total number of wins. 

Live Baseball Betting
You can adjust your bets as the game is on with live baseball betting. Stay ahead of the action so you never miss a run.

Online Baseball Betting Tips and Advice

Do your research before you start online baseball betting. This includes looking up who the starting pitchers are for each team and if any players are injured.

You can also carry out in-depth analysis, such as studying which teams are in form, who has a good home and away record, if teams are tired due to a packed schedule, and any other changes in betting odds.

This can give you a good indication of how baseball teams may perform, although nothing is for certain.

How to Start Baseball Betting Online

1. Log in or create a QuinnBet account.
2. Find the baseball section and start browsing different markets.
3. After finding one you like, check out the odds and payout conditions. 
4. Finally, put down an amount you would like to bet and press ‘confirm’.
5. Make sure to check out any promotional offers to make the most out of your betting experience.

FAQs About Baseball Betting

What is Baseball Betting? 
Baseball betting is when you place a bet on any outcome of a baseball game or season.

What are the Most Popular Baseball Bets? 
The most popular baseball bets include moneyline wagers and outright World Series winner bets.

Can I Bet on the World Series? 
Yes, you can bet on who will win the World Series and any other markets throughout the best-of-7 games.

Can I Bet on Baseball Online at QuinnBet?
Yes, you can bet on baseball and other American sports at QuinnBet.