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15 matches · 2 days

Sat, Jun 610 matches
Seattle Mariners@Detroit Tigers
6:10 PM
Kansas City Royals@Minnesota Twins
7:10 PM
Cincinnati Reds@St. Louis Cardinals
7:15 PM
San Francisco Giants@Chicago Cubs
7:20 PM
Baltimore Orioles@Toronto Blue Jays
8:07 PM
Chicago White Sox@Philadelphia Phillies
9:05 PM
Washington Nationals@Arizona Diamondbacks
9:10 PM
Oakland Athletics@Houston Astros
9:10 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates@Atlanta Braves
9:10 PM
Tampa Bay Rays@Miami Marlins
9:10 PM
Sun, Jun 75 matches
Cleveland Guardians@Texas Rangers
12:35 AM
Boston Red Sox@New York Yankees
12:35 AM
Milwaukee Brewers@Colorado Rockies
2:10 AM
New York Mets@San Diego Padres
3:10 AM
Los Angeles Angels@Los Angeles Dodgers
3:10 AM

15 upcoming matches and outright odds across 33 competitors.

We compare MLB odds across 21 bookmakers in United Kingdom

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Upcoming Matches

Today

Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners

Sat, Jun 6, 6:10 PM

BookmakerDetroit TigersSeattle Mariners
Best Odds
23/20
Paddy Power
3/4
Ladbrokes
Bet VictorBet Victor
11/1073/100
BetMGMBetMGM
11/1037/50
CasumoCasumo
28/2537/50
GrosvenorGrosvenor
28/2537/50
LadbrokesLadbrokes
11/103/4
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
11/1073/100
SmarketsSmarkets
26/252/3
Bet365Bet365
23/20
BetwayBetway
37/50
CoralCoral
3/4
LeoVegasLeoVegas
37/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/20
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
11/10

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals

Sat, Jun 6, 7:10 PM

BookmakerMinnesota TwinsKansas City Royals
Best Odds
2/3
Betway
127/100
Unibet (UK)
Bet365Bet365
2/35/4
BetMGMBetMGM
2/35/4
BetwayBetway
2/35/4
CasumoCasumo
2/3123/100
GrosvenorGrosvenor
2/3123/100
SmarketsSmarkets
59/10059/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
16/25127/100
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
8/13
CoralCoral
5/4
LeoVegasLeoVegas
123/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
6/5
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
8/13
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
2/3

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds

Sat, Jun 6, 7:15 PM

BookmakerSt. Louis CardinalsCincinnati RedsNo HR ScoredGrand Slam2-Run HR3-Run HRSolo HR
Best Odds
4/5
Betway
11/10
Casumo
5/1
Bet365
50/1
Bet365
19/10
Bet365
15/2
Bet365
5/6
Bet365
Bet365Bet365
4/521/205/150/119/1015/25/6
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/41/1
CasumoCasumo
19/2511/10
GrosvenorGrosvenor
19/2511/10
LeoVegasLeoVegas
19/2511/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
3/427/25
BetwayBetway
4/5
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
1/1
CoralCoral
21/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
4/5
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
21/20
SmarketsSmarkets
19/20
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
39/50
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
3/4

Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants

Sat, Jun 6, 7:20 PM

BookmakerChicago CubsSan Francisco GiantsNo HR ScoredGrand Slam2-Run HR3-Run HRSolo HR
Best Odds
71/100
Betway
5/4
Coral
13/4
Bet365
50/1
Bet365
11/5
Bet365
8/1
Bet365
7/8
Bet365
Bet365Bet365
2/35/413/450/111/58/17/8
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/36/5
LeoVegasLeoVegas
7/1059/50
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
17/2559/50
SmarketsSmarkets
13/2057/50
BetMGMBetMGM
5/4
BetwayBetway
71/100
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
2/3
CasumoCasumo
59/50
CoralCoral
5/4
GrosvenorGrosvenor
7/10
LadbrokesLadbrokes
2/3
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/20
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
6/5
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
17/25

Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles

Sat, Jun 6, 8:07 PM

BookmakerToronto Blue JaysBaltimore OriolesNo HR ScoredGrand Slam2-Run HR3-Run HRSolo HR
Best Odds
23/25
Casumo
10/11
Betway
5/1
Bet365
50/1
Bet365
2/1
Bet365
17/2
Bet365
357/500
Bet365
Bet365Bet365
10/1110/115/150/12/117/2357/500
BetwayBetway
10/1110/11
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
10/117/8
LadbrokesLadbrokes
10/1110/11
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
23/259/10
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
10/1189/100
Bet VictorBet Victor
7/8
BetMGMBetMGM
10/11
CasumoCasumo
23/25
CoralCoral
10/11
GrosvenorGrosvenor
23/25
LeoVegasLeoVegas
89/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
89/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10

Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago White Sox

Sat, Jun 6, 9:05 PM

BookmakerPhiladelphia PhilliesChicago White Sox
Best Odds
769/1000
Bet365
23/20
Paddy Power
Bet VictorBet Victor
73/10021/20
Bet365Bet365
769/100011/10
BetMGMBetMGM
37/5011/10
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
73/10021/20
CasumoCasumo
37/5028/25
CoralCoral
3/411/10
SmarketsSmarkets
69/1001/1
GrosvenorGrosvenor
37/50
LadbrokesLadbrokes
3/4
LeoVegasLeoVegas
28/25
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
73/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/20
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
28/25

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals

Sat, Jun 6, 9:10 PM

BookmakerArizona DiamondbacksWashington Nationals
Best Odds
5/8
Bet365
11/8
Paddy Power
BetwayBetway
61/10027/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
8/1313/10
CoralCoral
3/5137/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
3/5137/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
3/5133/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/711/8
Bet VictorBet Victor
13/10
Bet365Bet365
5/8
BetMGMBetMGM
27/20
CasumoCasumo
61/100
GrosvenorGrosvenor
27/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
27/20
SmarketsSmarkets
14/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
3/5

Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics

Sat, Jun 6, 9:10 PM

BookmakerHouston AstrosOakland Athletics
Best Odds
7/8
BetMGM
24/25
Grosvenor
BetMGMBetMGM
7/819/20
CasumoCasumo
17/2024/25
CoralCoral
17/2019/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
21/2524/25
SmarketsSmarkets
41/5017/20
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/20
Bet365Bet365
7/8
BetwayBetway
19/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/6
GrosvenorGrosvenor
24/25
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
17/20
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
47/50
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
24/25

Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Sat, Jun 6, 9:10 PM

BookmakerAtlanta BravesPittsburgh Pirates
Best Odds
7/8
BetMGM
51/50
LeoVegas
BetwayBetway
7/819/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/610/11
CasumoCasumo
81/10051/50
CoralCoral
17/2019/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
4/51/1
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
7/847/50
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/20
Bet365Bet365
7/8
BetMGMBetMGM
7/8
GrosvenorGrosvenor
51/50
LadbrokesLadbrokes
19/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
51/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/10
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
4/5

Miami Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays

Sat, Jun 6, 9:10 PM

BookmakerMiami MarlinsTampa Bay RaysNo HR ScoredGrand Slam2-Run HR3-Run HRSolo HR
Best Odds
32/25
Grosvenor
2/3
Betway
31/10
Bet365
50/1
Bet365
21/10
Bet365
9/1
Bet365
10/11
Bet365
Bet365Bet365
31/1050/121/109/110/11
BetwayBetway
5/42/3
CasumoCasumo
32/2513/20
CoralCoral
5/42/3
GrosvenorGrosvenor
32/2513/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
5/42/3
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
5/416/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/202/3
SmarketsSmarkets
11/1063/100
Bet VictorBet Victor
6/5
BetMGMBetMGM
5/4
LeoVegasLeoVegas
13/20
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
2/3

Tomorrow

Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians

Sun, Jun 7, 12:35 AM

BookmakerTexas RangersCleveland Guardians
Best Odds
9/10
Paddy Power
1/1
Coral
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/2010/11
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
7/810/11
CasumoCasumo
22/2593/100
CoralCoral
17/201/1
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/201/1
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
22/2593/100
Bet365Bet365
7/8
BetMGMBetMGM
49/50
BetwayBetway
19/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
93/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
22/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
22/25

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox

Sun, Jun 7, 12:35 AM

BookmakerNew York YankeesBoston Red Sox
Best Odds
4/5
Smarkets
29/25
Smarkets
Bet VictorBet Victor
73/10011/10
Bet365Bet365
37/5023/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
73/10011/10
CoralCoral
3/411/10
SmarketsSmarkets
4/529/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
18/2528/25
BetMGMBetMGM
37/50
CasumoCasumo
57/50
GrosvenorGrosvenor
73/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
11/10
LeoVegasLeoVegas
73/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
18/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
11/10
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
28/25

Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers

Sun, Jun 7, 2:10 AM

BookmakerColorado RockiesMilwaukee BrewersNo HR ScoredGrand Slam2-Run HR3-Run HRSolo HR
Best Odds
9/4
Betway
2/5
Smarkets
5/1
Bet365
50/1
Bet365
37/20
Bet365
13/2
Bet365
10/11
Bet365
Bet365Bet365
11/537/1005/150/137/2013/210/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/19/25
BetMGMBetMGM
11/59/25
BetwayBetway
9/439/100
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
21/109/25
CoralCoral
11/59/25
LadbrokesLadbrokes
11/59/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
15/89/25
SmarketsSmarkets
43/202/5
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
21/1037/100

San Diego Padres vs New York Mets

Sun, Jun 7, 3:10 AM

BookmakerSan Diego PadresNew York Mets
Best Odds
107/100
Casumo
5/6
Ladbrokes
BetMGMBetMGM
1/15/6
BetwayBetway
21/204/5
CasumoCasumo
107/10077/100
CoralCoral
1/15/6
GrosvenorGrosvenor
107/10077/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
53/5019/25
Bet VictorBet Victor
1/1
Bet365Bet365
1/1
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
4/5
LadbrokesLadbrokes
5/6
LeoVegasLeoVegas
77/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
3/4
SmarketsSmarkets
26/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
53/50

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels

Sun, Jun 7, 3:10 AM

BookmakerLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles Angels
Best Odds
8/25
Smarkets
57/20
Smarkets
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/713/5
Bet365Bet365
57/20011/4
BetMGMBetMGM
2/714/5
BetwayBetway
3/1011/4
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
2/713/5
CoralCoral
7/2514/5
LadbrokesLadbrokes
7/2514/5
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/75/2
SmarketsSmarkets
8/2557/20
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
2/727/10

MLB Winner Odds

CompetitorBest Odds
Bet365Bet365
Los Angeles Dodgers
1/50
Bet365
1/50
Atlanta Braves
181/1000
Bet365
181/1000
Cleveland Guardians
2/5
Bet365
2/5
Milwaukee Brewers
303/500
Bet365
303/500
Seattle Mariners
5/8
Bet365
5/8
New York Yankees
37/50
Bet365
37/50
Tampa Bay Rays
8/5
Bet365
8/5
Texas Rangers
5/2
Bet365
5/2
Chicago Cubs
13/4
Bet365
13/4
Philadelphia Phillies
17/4
Bet365
17/4
Chicago White Sox
5/1
Bet365
5/1
Pittsburgh Pirates
6/1
Bet365
6/1
Oakland Athletics
9/1
Bet365
9/1
Minnesota Twins
10/1
Bet365
10/1
Houston Astros
10/1
Bet365
10/1
Toronto Blue Jays
12/1
Bet365
12/1
Detroit Tigers
12/1
Bet365
12/1
Kansas City Royals
16/1
Bet365
16/1
Cincinnati Reds
18/1
Bet365
18/1
St. Louis Cardinals
18/1
Bet365
18/1
Baltimore Orioles
20/1
Bet365
20/1
San Diego Padres
20/1
Bet365
20/1
New York Mets
25/1
Bet365
25/1
Arizona Diamondbacks
33/1
Bet365
33/1
Boston Red Sox
40/1
Bet365
40/1
Los Angeles Angels
80/1
Bet365
80/1
Washington Nationals
100/1
Bet365
100/1
Miami Marlins
125/1
Bet365
125/1
San Francisco Giants
200/1
Bet365
200/1
Colorado Rockies
300/1
Bet365
300/1
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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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