How to Bet on the MLB Run Line
The MLB run line is a popular bet with MLB wagering fans, and although many people prefer betting on the moneyline or maybe the over/under it still gets plenty of action. The MLB run line is basically the same the points spread in NFL and you are wagering on one team to win whilst beating the spread, or in this case the run line. The big difference is of course is that there are many points scored in an NFL game than there are runs made in an MLB games, and therefore the MLB run line is always set at 1.5. This means that when wagering on the run line, should you bet the favorite at -1.5 then that team needs to win by 2 runs, and should you bet the underdog at +1.5 then they would need to lose by 1 run, or win the game. A side note here is that occasionally you will see alternative MLB run lines that offer spreads of 2.5 or even 3.5 that you may wager on, however in these cases the odds are always adjusted accordingly.MLB Run Line Example and Strategy
Let’s look at a typical example of a run line...- Chicago Red Sox +1.5 (-150) @ NY Yankees -1.5 (+120)