Opening Day is coming on Thursday, as a slightly delayed MLB season begins on April 7. While a long lockout threatened to derail this year’s campaign, it will be business as usual for baseball this spring and summer, which means six months of non-stop MLB betting opportunities. Over the past […]
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Five MLB Players for Bettors to Watch in 2022
Heading into the 2022 MLB season, there are a few players who have the potential to singlehandedly carry their teams to the playoffs or beyond. Those same players could also sink their teams’ chances if they fail to live up to expectations. Below, you’ll find my picks for the top […]
Preseason Rookie of the Year Odds: Top Prospects, Japanese Import Vie for Trophies
Two of the top prospects in all of baseball will be battling for the AL Rookie of the Year award, as both Bobby Witt Jr. and Spencer Torkelson could see extensive playing time in 2022. Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. leads the betting for the AL Rookie […]
Preseason World Series Odds: Dodgers Lead 10 Contenders with Real Title Hopes
When Major League Baseball celebrates Opening Day on April 7, every team will enjoy the hope that comes with an 0-0 record. But in reality, only a select number of clubs are true World Series contenders each year. The Dodgers come into 2022 as the clear team to beat, but […]
Swing and a Miss: Five Bets for Baseball Bettors to Avoid
As Opening Day draws closer, we’ve covered a lot of different MLB betting angles for gamblers to consider. From player awards to team futures, there are dozens of ways to get action on baseball before the season starts. On the other hand, there are some seemingly tempting wagers that probably […]
Preseason MVP Odds: Ohtani Looks to Repeat, Soto Favored in NL Race
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani easily won the AL MVP award last year after his unprecedented success at both the plate and on the mound. Oddsmakers say he’s the favorite to win yet again, but expect him to face serious competition, including from one of his own teammates. […]
NL Betting Preview: Reloaded LA Dodgers Heavy Favorites to Win National League Pennant
The Atlanta Braves may be coming off a World Series title, but they won’t start the year as the favorite to repeat as champions. Atlanta isn’t even the top pick to represent the National League in the 2022 Fall Classic. The early odds favor the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers to […]
New York Pitchers Dominate Preseason Cy Young Odds
The Cy Young Award is typically a wide-open race when it comes to preseason MLB betting, and the 2022 season appears to be no exception. But if you’re looking for the favorites this year, you won’t have to search outside of New York City. The Mets and the Yankees dominate […]
AL Betting Preview: Top-Heavy American League Puts Blue Jays, Astros at Head of 2022 Class
Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays won 91 games, but still failed to make the playoffs out of the loaded AL East. This year, they may just be the team to beat for the American League pennant. The Blue Jays and the Houston Astros share the role of co-favorites to […]
How the Newest MLB Rule Changes Will Impact Gamblers in 2022
After the lockout ended earlier this month, fans knew that this season would feature a universal designated hitter, among other deals coming out of the new collective bargaining agreement. Now, the league and players have agreed to more MLB rule changes for 2022. While none of the new rules will […]
Shortstops Come Off the Board: Correa, Story Headline Weekend of MLB Moves
The truncated MLB hot stove season continued to fire on all cylinders this weekend, as both Carlos Correa and Trevor Story signed big deals with new teams. Correa signed a three-year, $105 million contract with the Minnesota Twins early on Saturday morning. Correa surprises pundits, teammates with Minnesota move The […]