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15 matches · 2 days

Fri, Jul 177 matches
Tampa Bay Rays@Boston Red Sox
5:36 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers@New York Yankees
11:06 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates@Cleveland Guardians
11:11 PM
Tampa Bay Rays@Boston Red Sox
11:11 PM
Chicago White Sox@Toronto Blue Jays
11:16 PM
Texas Rangers@Atlanta Braves
11:16 PM
Miami Marlins@Milwaukee Brewers
11:41 PM
Sat, Jul 188 matches
Minnesota Twins@Chicago Cubs
12:06 AM
San Diego Padres@Kansas City Royals
12:11 AM
Baltimore Orioles@Houston Astros
12:11 AM
Cincinnati Reds@Colorado Rockies
12:41 AM
Detroit Tigers@Los Angeles Angels
1:39 AM
Washington Nationals@Oakland Athletics
1:41 AM
St. Louis Cardinals@Arizona Diamondbacks
1:41 AM
San Francisco Giants@Seattle Mariners
2:11 AM

15 upcoming matches and outright odds across 30 competitors.

We compare MLB odds across 20 bookmakers in United Kingdom

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Upcoming Matches

Today

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Fri, Jul 17, 5:36 PM

BookmakerBoston Red SoxTampa Bay Rays
Best Odds
7/8
Paddy Power
28/25
Smarkets
CasumoCasumo
17/2024/25
CoralCoral
4/521/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
81/10093/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
21/2524/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
7/819/20
SmarketsSmarkets
5/628/25
William HillWilliam Hill
4/51/1
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/4
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
1/1
BetwayBetway
4/5
LeoVegasLeoVegas
21/20
UnibetUnibet
24/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
21/25

New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Fri, Jul 17, 11:06 PM

BookmakerNew York YankeesLos Angeles Dodgers
Best Odds
49/50
Matchbook
10/11
Betway
BetwayBetway
10/1110/11
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
10/117/8
GrosvenorGrosvenor
89/10017/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
23/2522/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
23/2522/25
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
10/11
BetMGMBetMGM
7/8
CasumoCasumo
93/100
CoralCoral
17/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
22/25
MatchbookMatchbook
49/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10
SmarketsSmarkets
24/25
UnibetUnibet
93/100
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
93/100

Cleveland Guardians vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Fri, Jul 17, 11:11 PM

BookmakerCleveland GuardiansPittsburgh Pirates
Best Odds
5/6
Betfair Sportsbook
57/50
Smarkets
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
73/10021/20
CasumoCasumo
4/526/25
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
79/10051/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/51/1
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/4
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
5/6
BetMGMBetMGM
37/50
BetwayBetway
11/10
CoralCoral
3/4
GrosvenorGrosvenor
97/100
LeoVegasLeoVegas
21/20
SmarketsSmarkets
57/50
UnibetUnibet
4/5
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
107/100
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
79/100
William HillWilliam Hill
11/10

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Fri, Jul 17, 11:11 PM

BookmakerBoston Red SoxTampa Bay Rays
Best Odds
10/11
William Hill
10/11
William Hill
Bet VictorBet Victor
7/810/11
BetwayBetway
10/1110/11
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
7/810/11
MatchbookMatchbook
41/5081/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
SmarketsSmarkets
41/505/6
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
9/1010/11
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11

Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox

Fri, Jul 17, 11:16 PM

BookmakerToronto Blue JaysChicago White Sox
Best Odds
73/100
Unibet (UK)
61/50
Matchbook
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
73/10011/10
CoralCoral
73/10023/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
7/1028/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
73/10011/10
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
7/1028/25
William HillWilliam Hill
73/10011/10
Bet VictorBet Victor
11/10
CasumoCasumo
7/10
GrosvenorGrosvenor
2/3
LadbrokesLadbrokes
73/100
LeoVegasLeoVegas
11/10
MatchbookMatchbook
61/50
SmarketsSmarkets
59/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
73/100

Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers

Fri, Jul 17, 11:16 PM

BookmakerAtlanta BravesTexas Rangers
Best Odds
1/2
Betfair Sportsbook
9/5
Smarkets
Bet VictorBet Victor
9/2081/50
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
1/29/5
CasumoCasumo
47/1007/4
CoralCoral
12/2517/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/917/10
SmarketsSmarkets
49/1009/5
BetwayBetway
12/25
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
81/50
GrosvenorGrosvenor
43/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/10
LeoVegasLeoVegas
17/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
23/50
UnibetUnibet
47/100
William HillWilliam Hill
8/5

Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins

Fri, Jul 17, 11:41 PM

BookmakerMilwaukee BrewersMiami Marlins
Best Odds
7/10
Betfair Sportsbook
33/25
Smarkets
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
7/106/5
CoralCoral
2/35/4
GrosvenorGrosvenor
3/55/4
UnibetUnibet
16/2532/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
2/361/50
Bet VictorBet Victor
13/20
BetMGMBetMGM
2/3
BetwayBetway
2/3
CasumoCasumo
32/25
LeoVegasLeoVegas
6/5
MatchbookMatchbook
7/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
6/5
SmarketsSmarkets
33/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
63/100
William HillWilliam Hill
6/5

Tomorrow

Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins

Sat, Jul 18, 12:06 AM

BookmakerChicago CubsMinnesota Twins
Best Odds
3/4
Matchbook
61/50
Matchbook
BetwayBetway
71/1006/5
CasumoCasumo
71/100117/100
CoralCoral
73/10023/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
2/328/25
MatchbookMatchbook
3/461/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
71/10023/20
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/3
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
23/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
23/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
7/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
7/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/20
UnibetUnibet
117/100
William HillWilliam Hill
73/100

Kansas City Royals vs San Diego Padres

Sat, Jul 18, 12:11 AM

BookmakerKansas City RoyalsSan Diego Padres
Best Odds
1/1
Smarkets
23/25
Casumo
BetwayBetway
19/207/8
CasumoCasumo
89/10023/25
GrosvenorGrosvenor
17/2022/25
MatchbookMatchbook
1/123/25
SmarketsSmarkets
1/110/11
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
89/10010/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/20
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
19/20
BetMGMBetMGM
7/8
CoralCoral
17/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/20
UnibetUnibet
89/100
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
47/50
William HillWilliam Hill
10/11

Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles

Sat, Jul 18, 12:11 AM

BookmakerHouston AstrosBaltimore Orioles
Best Odds
93/100
Matchbook
93/100
Virgin Bet
Bet VictorBet Victor
7/810/11
BetwayBetway
10/1110/11
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
7/810/11
CoralCoral
10/1110/11
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
9/10
BetMGMBetMGM
10/11
CasumoCasumo
22/25
GrosvenorGrosvenor
17/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
10/11
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
93/100
MatchbookMatchbook
93/100
SmarketsSmarkets
23/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
23/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
93/100

Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds

Sat, Jul 18, 12:41 AM

BookmakerColorado RockiesCincinnati Reds
Best Odds
10/11
Matchbook
51/50
Matchbook
BetMGMBetMGM
7/819/20
BetwayBetway
7/819/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/619/20
CasumoCasumo
7/847/50
GrosvenorGrosvenor
5/610/11
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
43/5047/50
MatchbookMatchbook
10/1151/50
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/20
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10
UnibetUnibet
7/8
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
19/20
William HillWilliam Hill
10/11

Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers

Sat, Jul 18, 1:39 AM

BookmakerLos Angeles AngelsDetroit Tigers
Best Odds
99/100
Matchbook
23/25
Casumo
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
7/87/8
CasumoCasumo
89/10023/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
UnibetUnibet
89/10023/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
10/119/10
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
7/8
BetMGMBetMGM
7/8
BetwayBetway
10/11
CoralCoral
19/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
17/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
10/11
MatchbookMatchbook
99/100
SmarketsSmarkets
23/25

Oakland Athletics vs Washington Nationals

Sat, Jul 18, 1:41 AM

BookmakerOakland AthleticsWashington Nationals
Best Odds
97/100
Smarkets
24/25
Unibet
CasumoCasumo
17/2024/25
CoralCoral
10/1110/11
GrosvenorGrosvenor
81/10093/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
10/1110/11
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
10/119/10
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
21/2524/25
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11
BetMGMBetMGM
10/11
BetwayBetway
10/11
MatchbookMatchbook
23/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10
SmarketsSmarkets
97/100
UnibetUnibet
24/25

Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals

Sat, Jul 18, 1:41 AM

BookmakerArizona DiamondbacksSt. Louis Cardinals
Best Odds
93/100
Unibet (UK)
23/25
Unibet
LadbrokesLadbrokes
10/1110/11
MatchbookMatchbook
21/253/4
SmarketsSmarkets
21/254/5
UnibetUnibet
22/2523/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
93/10022/25
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
10/11
BetMGMBetMGM
10/11
BetwayBetway
7/8
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
10/11
CasumoCasumo
22/25
GrosvenorGrosvenor
17/20
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
23/25

Seattle Mariners vs San Francisco Giants

Sat, Jul 18, 2:11 AM

BookmakerSeattle MarinersSan Francisco Giants
Best Odds
2/3
Matchbook
137/100
Ladbrokes
BetwayBetway
8/1313/10
CasumoCasumo
63/10033/25
LadbrokesLadbrokes
61/100137/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
8/1313/10
MatchbookMatchbook
2/334/25
SmarketsSmarkets
33/5034/25
Bet VictorBet Victor
5/4
BetMGMBetMGM
8/13
CoralCoral
61/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
13/10
UnibetUnibet
33/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
16/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
8/13
William HillWilliam Hill
13/10

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MLB Season & Betting Calendar

The MLB regular season runs from early April through late September, featuring 162 games per team across six months of nearly continuous action. Spring training begins in February, offering early futures markets on division winners, playoff qualifiers, and individual awards. The All-Star break in mid-July provides a natural season division, while the trade deadline creates significant line movement as contenders improve rosters and sellers dump salary.

October delivers the most intensive betting period with Wild Card games, Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series spanning four weeks of elimination baseball. Winter months feature Hot Stove season with free agency and trades driving futures market adjustments. The annual draft in June and international signing periods create year-round prospect betting opportunities.

Betting patterns shift dramatically throughout the season—early months favor patient value hunting on win totals and divisions, summer focuses on daily game betting and player props, while autumn concentrates on playoff series and championship futures. Weather impacts peak during April and September when temperature and precipitation significantly affect run scoring and game outcomes.

MLB Betting Guide for United Kingdom

Reading MLB Odds

UK bookmakers typically display MLB odds in decimal format. Consider a Yankees vs. Red Sox matchup: Yankees 1.75, Red Sox 2.10. The Yankees are favourites—a £10 wager returns £17.50 (£7.50 profit), while backing the Red Sox returns £21.00 (£11.00 profit). The run line (MLB's equivalent to handicap betting) might show Yankees -1.5 at 2.40, Red Sox +1.5 at 1.57. Total runs markets commonly appear as Over/Under 9.5 runs at 1.90 each side. These represent the primary betting options, though extensive prop markets cover individual player performances, innings betting, and team totals.

MLB Market Characteristics

Baseball markets operate differently from other major sports due to the 162-game regular season creating enormous betting volume. Bookmaker margins typically range from 4-6% on main markets, slightly higher than football but reasonable given the sport's variance. Sharp money influences lines significantly—professional bettors exploit pitcher matchups, weather conditions, and bullpen usage patterns. The daily schedule means line movement occurs constantly, with opening lines posted 12-24 hours before first pitch and closing numbers often differing substantially based on injury news, lineup changes, or betting action.

Advanced MLB Betting Concepts

Closing line value represents crucial long-term success measurement—consistently beating closing odds indicates skill in identifying mispriced markets. Live betting offers tremendous opportunities in baseball due to the sport's episodic nature; a three-run first inning dramatically shifts game dynamics and creates overreactions in live markets. Weather significantly impacts totals—wind direction at Wrigley Field or humidity in Houston affects run scoring more than casual bettors realize. Correlated parlays work effectively in MLB: combining a team's moneyline with the over creates positive correlation since teams typically win high-scoring games they participate in.

How do I find the best MLB odds?

Compare prices across multiple licensed UK bookmakers before placing any wager. MLB odds vary significantly between operators due to different risk management approaches and customer bases. Some bookmakers cater to recreational bettors and shade lines toward popular teams, while others target sharper players with more efficient pricing. Even small differences compound over a full season—consistently getting 1.85 instead of 1.80 on your selections creates meaningful long-term value.

What is the run line in MLB betting?

The run line functions as baseball's point spread, typically set at 1.5 runs. Unlike other sports where handicaps vary, MLB run lines remain consistent due to baseball's low-scoring nature. Favourites give 1.5 runs (must win by 2+), while underdogs receive 1.5 runs (can lose by 1 and still cover). This creates more balanced odds than moneyline betting, particularly in games featuring heavy favourites where straight win odds offer poor value.

When should I place MLB futures bets?

World Series futures offer best value during spring training when all teams retain realistic hope and recreational money hasn't inflated contender prices. Division winners provide excellent mid-season opportunities when injuries or hot streaks create market overreactions. Avoid futures after the trade deadline unless identifying clear value—playoff odds become increasingly efficient as sample sizes grow and roster construction finalizes. Individual awards like MVP betting peaks during hot streaks but offers value on consistent performers early in seasons.

MLB Betting Terms You Should Know

Run Line
Baseball's equivalent to point spread betting, typically set at 1.5 runs. Favourites must win by 2+ runs to cover, while underdogs can lose by 1 run and still win the bet.
Total Runs (Over/Under)
Wager on whether combined runs scored by both teams exceed or fall short of the bookmaker's posted number, commonly ranging from 7.5 to 11.5 runs depending on pitching matchups and ballpark factors.
First Five Innings (F5)
Betting market focusing solely on the first five innings, eliminating bullpen variance and late-game unpredictability. Popular among sharp bettors who prefer evaluating starting pitcher matchups.
Team Total
Individual team run totals, allowing bettors to focus on one team's offensive performance rather than the combined game total. Useful when weather or pitching creates lopsided scoring expectations.
Series Betting
Wagering on multi-game series outcomes rather than individual games. Options include series winner, exact games played, or whether the series goes over/under a specified number of games.
Prop Bets
Player-specific wagers covering individual statistics like hits, home runs, strikeouts, or RBIs. These markets offer extensive variety but typically carry higher bookmaker margins than main game markets.
Run Line
Baseball's version of the spread, almost always -1.5 / +1.5. The favorite at -1.5 must win by 2+ runs. Unlike football spreads, the run line rarely moves off 1.5.
Over/Under (Game Total)
A bet on combined runs scored by both teams. MLB totals typically range from 7 to 10.5, heavily influenced by starting pitchers, ballpark dimensions, and weather.
First 5 Innings (F5)
A moneyline, spread, or total that only covers the first five innings. Isolates starting pitcher matchups and removes bullpen variance.
NRFI / YRFI
No Run First Inning / Yes Run First Inning. A popular yes/no prop on whether either team scores in the top or bottom of the first inning.
Listed Pitcher
A bet condition where your wager is only valid if the listed starting pitcher actually starts. If a pitcher is scratched, the bet is voided.
Innings Total
Over/under on the total number of innings played, which can exceed 9 in extra-inning games.
Moneyline
A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
Vig (Juice)
The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
Implied Probability
The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
Closing Line Value (CLV)
The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
Line Movement
Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
Bankroll
The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
Unit
A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
Hedge
Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
Parlay (Accumulator)
A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
Futures
Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
Live Betting (In-Play)
Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
Overround
The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.

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