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20 matches · 3 days

Fri, Jun 261 match
Chicago Cubs@Milwaukee Brewers
11:46 PM
Sat, Jun 2716 matches
Colorado Rockies@Minnesota Twins
12:11 AM
Miami Marlins@St. Louis Cardinals
12:15 AM
Oakland Athletics@Los Angeles Angels
1:39 AM
Los Angeles Dodgers@San Diego Padres
1:46 AM
Atlanta Braves@San Francisco Giants
2:16 AM
New York Yankees@Boston Red Sox
5:11 PM
Houston Astros@Detroit Tigers
5:11 PM
Texas Rangers@Toronto Blue Jays
7:08 PM
Cincinnati Reds@Pittsburgh Pirates
8:06 PM
Kansas City Royals@Chicago White Sox
8:11 PM
Philadelphia Phillies@New York Mets
8:11 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks@Tampa Bay Rays
10:11 PM
Washington Nationals@Baltimore Orioles
11:06 PM
Seattle Mariners@Cleveland Guardians
11:11 PM
Colorado Rockies@Minnesota Twins
11:11 PM
Chicago Cubs@Milwaukee Brewers
11:11 PM
Sun, Jun 283 matches
Los Angeles Dodgers@San Diego Padres
12:41 AM
Atlanta Braves@San Francisco Giants
1:06 AM
Oakland Athletics@Los Angeles Angels
1:39 AM

20 upcoming matches and outright odds across 30 competitors.

We compare MLB odds across 21 bookmakers in United Kingdom

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Upcoming Matches

Friday

Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs

Fri, Jun 26, 11:46 PM

BookmakerMilwaukee BrewersChicago Cubs
Best Odds
1/100
BetMGM
33/1
BetMGM
BetMGMBetMGM
1/10033/1
BetwayBetway
1/10016/1

Today

Minnesota Twins vs Colorado Rockies

Sat, Jun 27, 12:11 AM

BookmakerMinnesota TwinsColorado Rockies
Best Odds
17/2
BetMGM
6/25
Unibet
BetwayBetway
9/21/7
CasumoCasumo
3/16/25
GrosvenorGrosvenor
57/206/25
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
39/104/25
MatchbookMatchbook
19/53/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
7/29/50
SmarketsSmarkets
43/109/50
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
39/104/25
BetMGMBetMGM
17/2
LeoVegasLeoVegas
2/9
UnibetUnibet
6/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
5/1

St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins

Sat, Jun 27, 12:15 AM

BookmakerSt. Louis CardinalsMiami Marlins
Best Odds
21/4
Casumo
23/100
Smarkets
888sport888sport
7/23/20
BetMGMBetMGM
4/11/6
BetwayBetway
7/21/5
CasumoCasumo
21/43/25
GrosvenorGrosvenor
24/53/25
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
18/51/6
SmarketsSmarkets
57/2023/100
UnibetUnibet
33/102/9
LeoVegasLeoVegas
3/1
MatchbookMatchbook
1/7
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
3/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
18/5

Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics

Sat, Jun 27, 1:39 AM

BookmakerLos Angeles AngelsOakland Athletics
Best Odds
12/5
Betway
17/20
BetMGM
BetwayBetway
12/53/10
CasumoCasumo
11/57/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
21/107/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
21/1017/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/19/25
UnibetUnibet
11/57/20
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
21/1017/50
888sport888sport
2/1
BetMGMBetMGM
17/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
41/20
MatchbookMatchbook
2/1
SmarketsSmarkets
19/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
8/25

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Sat, Jun 27, 1:46 AM

BookmakerSan Diego PadresLos Angeles Dodgers
Best Odds
7/20
Smarkets
31/10
Betfair Sportsbook
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
2/931/10
BetwayBetway
1/411/4
CasumoCasumo
13/5014/5
GrosvenorGrosvenor
13/5053/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
23/10053/20
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
1/413/5
SmarketsSmarkets
7/2023/10
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
13/5029/10
BetMGMBetMGM
3/20
MatchbookMatchbook
43/20
UnibetUnibet
29/10
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
1/4

San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves

Sat, Jun 27, 2:16 AM

BookmakerSan Francisco GiantsAtlanta Braves
Best Odds
1/1
William Hill
28/25
Unibet
BetMGMBetMGM
10/1110/11
CasumoCasumo
4/51/1
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
39/5024/25
MatchbookMatchbook
81/10089/100
UnibetUnibet
71/10028/25
William HillWilliam Hill
1/14/5
888sport888sport
73/100
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
1/1
BetwayBetway
10/11
LeoVegasLeoVegas
2/3
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/5
SmarketsSmarkets
23/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
19/20
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
24/25

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees

Sat, Jun 27, 5:11 PM

BookmakerBoston Red SoxNew York Yankees
Best Odds
21/20
Ladbrokes
41/50
LeoVegas
Bet VictorBet Victor
1/13/4
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
1/14/5
MatchbookMatchbook
26/2519/25
William HillWilliam Hill
1/14/5
888sport888sport
1/1
CasumoCasumo
51/50
CoralCoral
4/5
GrosvenorGrosvenor
39/50
LadbrokesLadbrokes
21/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
41/50
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
81/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
1/1
SmarketsSmarkets
73/100
UnibetUnibet
51/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
51/50
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
81/100

Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

Sat, Jun 27, 5:11 PM

BookmakerDetroit TigersHouston Astros
Best Odds
41/50
Casumo
11/10
BetMGM
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/421/20
BetMGMBetMGM
37/5011/10
CasumoCasumo
41/5051/50
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
81/1001/1
SmarketsSmarkets
7/1019/20
William HillWilliam Hill
4/51/1
888sport888sport
3/4
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
21/20
CoralCoral
11/10
GrosvenorGrosvenor
39/50
LeoVegasLeoVegas
51/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/5
UnibetUnibet
51/50
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
81/100

Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers

Sat, Jun 27, 7:08 PM

BookmakerToronto Blue JaysTexas Rangers
Best Odds
59/100
Betway
31/20
Paddy Power
888sport888sport
8/1529/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
4/711/8
MatchbookMatchbook
12/256/5
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
1/231/20
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
29/5011/8
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
8/153/2
William HillWilliam Hill
4/711/8
Bet VictorBet Victor
11/8
BetwayBetway
59/100
CasumoCasumo
27/50
GrosvenorGrosvenor
51/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
3/2
UnibetUnibet
3/2

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds

Sat, Jun 27, 8:06 PM

BookmakerPittsburgh PiratesCincinnati Reds
Best Odds
51/50
LeoVegas
9/10
Paddy Power
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
19/205/6
CasumoCasumo
51/5041/50
GrosvenorGrosvenor
24/2539/50
LeoVegasLeoVegas
51/5041/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
UnibetUnibet
51/5041/50
BetwayBetway
1/1
CoralCoral
1/1
LadbrokesLadbrokes
1/1
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
81/100
MatchbookMatchbook
19/25
SmarketsSmarkets
19/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
97/100
William HillWilliam Hill
4/5

Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals

Sat, Jun 27, 8:11 PM

BookmakerChicago White SoxKansas City Royals
Best Odds
69/100
BetMGM
32/25
Casumo
BetMGMBetMGM
69/10059/50
LeoVegasLeoVegas
16/2532/25
SmarketsSmarkets
8/1353/50
William HillWilliam Hill
2/36/5
888sport888sport
2/3
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/3
BetwayBetway
6/5
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
2/3
CasumoCasumo
32/25
CoralCoral
6/5
GrosvenorGrosvenor
123/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
32/25
MatchbookMatchbook
16/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
8/13
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
59/50
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
63/100

New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies

Sat, Jun 27, 8:11 PM

BookmakerNew York MetsPhiladelphia Phillies
Best Odds
18/25
Unibet
6/5
Ladbrokes
BetMGMBetMGM
69/10059/50
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
2/323/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
7/106/5
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
71/10057/50
UnibetUnibet
18/2523/20
888sport888sport
23/20
Bet VictorBet Victor
23/20
BetwayBetway
71/100
CasumoCasumo
18/25
CoralCoral
6/5
GrosvenorGrosvenor
17/25
MatchbookMatchbook
59/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/3
SmarketsSmarkets
53/50
William HillWilliam Hill
2/3

Tampa Bay Rays vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Sat, Jun 27, 10:11 PM

BookmakerTampa Bay RaysArizona Diamondbacks
Best Odds
61/100
Betway
143/100
Casumo
CoralCoral
3/5137/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
3/5137/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
4/77/5
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
3/513/10
SmarketsSmarkets
27/506/5
William HillWilliam Hill
4/711/8
888sport888sport
27/20
BetwayBetway
61/100
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
13/10
CasumoCasumo
143/100
GrosvenorGrosvenor
27/50
MatchbookMatchbook
14/25
UnibetUnibet
4/7
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
27/20

Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals

Sat, Jun 27, 11:06 PM

BookmakerBaltimore OriolesWashington Nationals
Best Odds
5/6
Betway
1/1
William Hill
Bet VictorBet Victor
4/519/20
BetwayBetway
5/61/1
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
4/51/1
LadbrokesLadbrokes
5/61/1
LeoVegasLeoVegas
5/61/1
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
41/501/1
William HillWilliam Hill
4/51/1
CoralCoral
5/6
GrosvenorGrosvenor
19/20
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
1/1
UnibetUnibet
1/1
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
5/6
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
41/50

Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners

Sat, Jun 27, 11:11 PM

BookmakerCleveland GuardiansSeattle Mariners
Best Odds
5/4
Coral
2/3
Ladbrokes
888sport888sport
6/52/3
Bet VictorBet Victor
6/513/20
CasumoCasumo
123/1002/3
CoralCoral
5/42/3
GrosvenorGrosvenor
59/5063/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
5/42/3
UnibetUnibet
123/1002/3
BetMGMBetMGM
5/4
BetwayBetway
5/4
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
33/50
SmarketsSmarkets
3/5
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
61/50
William HillWilliam Hill
2/3

Minnesota Twins vs Colorado Rockies

Sat, Jun 27, 11:11 PM

BookmakerMinnesota TwinsColorado Rockies
Best Odds
73/100
Casumo
6/5
William Hill
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
2/323/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
7/1011/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
18/2528/25
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
18/2528/25
Bet VictorBet Victor
23/20
BetMGMBetMGM
69/100
BetwayBetway
71/100
CasumoCasumo
73/100
CoralCoral
6/5
LadbrokesLadbrokes
6/5
MatchbookMatchbook
51/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/3
SmarketsSmarkets
63/100
UnibetUnibet
57/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
7/10
William HillWilliam Hill
6/5

Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs

Sat, Jun 27, 11:11 PM

BookmakerMilwaukee BrewersChicago Cubs
Best Odds
3/5
LeoVegas
11/8
LeoVegas
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/513/10
GrosvenorGrosvenor
14/2533/25
LeoVegasLeoVegas
3/511/8
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
3/527/20
SmarketsSmarkets
11/206/5
UnibetUnibet
3/511/8
888sport888sport
3/5
BetwayBetway
27/20
CasumoCasumo
3/5
MatchbookMatchbook
11/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/7
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
3/5
Virgin BetVirgin Bet
27/20
William HillWilliam Hill
13/10

Tomorrow

San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Sun, Jun 28, 12:41 AM

BookmakerSan Diego PadresLos Angeles Dodgers
Best Odds
7/4
Betway
1/2
BoyleSports
888sport888sport
33/2047/100
Bet VictorBet Victor
8/59/20
BetwayBetway
7/41/2
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
8/51/2
CoralCoral
81/501/2
LadbrokesLadbrokes
81/501/2
SmarketsSmarkets
37/2549/100
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
33/201/2
BetMGMBetMGM
33/20
MatchbookMatchbook
1/2
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
47/100
William HillWilliam Hill
8/5

San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves

Sun, Jun 28, 1:06 AM

BookmakerSan Francisco GiantsAtlanta Braves
Best Odds
3/4
Coral
23/20
Betway
888sport888sport
73/10011/10
Bet VictorBet Victor
73/10011/10
BetMGMBetMGM
37/5011/10
BetwayBetway
37/5023/20
CoralCoral
3/411/10
LadbrokesLadbrokes
3/411/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/323/20
SmarketsSmarkets
2/351/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
73/10028/25
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
73/100
MatchbookMatchbook
51/50

Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics

Sun, Jun 28, 1:39 AM

BookmakerLos Angeles AngelsOakland Athletics
Best Odds
9/10
Matchbook
19/20
Coral
888sport888sport
17/2010/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
5/693/100
BetMGMBetMGM
7/819/20
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7/819/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/619/20
CoralCoral
17/2019/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/2019/20
MatchbookMatchbook
9/107/8
SmarketsSmarkets
5/67/8
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
17/2019/20

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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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