What Does This Table Mean?
The above table shows the records for the last 100 MLB computer picks. Confused by the data? Let us explain it for you:
$ of Units Opening/Closing
This number is the profit (or loss) based on a bettor placing $100 on each of the last 100 MLB picks made by the computer on the opening and closing line. “To Win” represents the win based on straight-up or moneyline bets. “ATS” represents the win based on wagers against the spread. “Total O/U” represents the amount won on OVER or UNDER wagers.
Record Opening/Closing:
Wins are listed first, losses second and pushes or ties third. “To Win” represents the record based on straight-up or moneyline bets. “ATS” represents the record based on wagers against the spread. “Total O/U” represents the record on OVER or UNDER picks.
What Type Of MLB Bets Can You Make?
Below is a list of the most common markets you can bet on for MLB. For further explanations of these options head over to our MLB Betting Guide to help in your understanding.
Moneyline
Perhaps the most common and easiest wager for a bettor to make. Basically, to win an MLB moneyline pick you are choosing which team will win the game.
Runline
The runline is another name for a point spread that you may be more familiar with in NBA and NFL betting. A point spread varies in the NFL and NBA from as little as 0.5 point all the way up to double-digit spreads. A runline is almost always a 1.5-point spread. The favorite will be -1.5 while the underdog will be +1.5, which means at the end of the game if you take away 1.5 points from the favorite or add 1.5 points to the underdog they end up winning the game, and if so you win your MLB pick.
OVER/UNDER
Another common wager across all sports is on the total. Across all sportsbooks this bet is available which will set a total number of runs scored in the baseball game and you are choosing whether the final score will have OVER or UNDER that total.
First Five Innings
The above options, moneyline, runline and OVER/UNDER, can also be placed on the first five innings of a game rather than the full game. Many experienced bettors will use this approach because typically this will take bullpens out of the action and make your job researching the game easier because you can just focus on the starting pitchers. Check out our first five betting report to see how teams perform in this type of wager.
Parlays
If you like multiple games at your favorite MLB Betting Site, you may consider doing a parlay bet. This type of wager is when you pick two or more games on one single betting ticket which will increase the payout of your bet, but also comes with more risk as each of those plays must win for your ticket to payout. Our parlay calculator is a great tool to find out what your potential payout will be.
Player Props
If you're unsure of how a game will play out but your favorite team is playing and you want some action on the game you could lay a player prop bet. These types of wagers will be individualized for a player such as: Will Mike Trout hit a home run? Or Will Clayton Kershaw get seven strikeouts? Then you are simply choosing whether this outcome will happen or not.
Futures
Lastly, before the season and even throughout the season you can place a bet on a future outcome. For these bets, you're looking at who will win the World Series, who will be the Cy Young winner or even who will hit the most home runs.
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