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Fri, Jul 175 matches
Los Angeles Dodgers@New York Yankees
11:06 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 1816 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
Minnesota Twins@Chicago Cubs
6:21 PM
Chicago White Sox@Toronto Blue Jays
7:08 PM
New York Mets@Philadelphia Phillies
8:06 PM
Baltimore Orioles@Houston Astros
8:11 PM
St. Louis Cardinals@Arizona Diamondbacks
8:11 PM
Tampa Bay Rays@Boston Red Sox
8:11 PM
Texas Rangers@Atlanta Braves
8:11 PM
Miami Marlins@Milwaukee Brewers
8:11 PM
Sun, Jul 194 matches
San Francisco Giants@Seattle Mariners
12:09 AM
Los Angeles Dodgers@New York Yankees
12:09 AM
Washington Nationals@Oakland Athletics
2:06 AM
Detroit Tigers@Los Angeles Angels
2:08 AM

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Upcoming Matches

Today

New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Fri, Jul 17, 11:06 PM

BookmakerNew York YankeesLos Angeles Dodgers
Best Odds
26/25
Matchbook
10/11
Betfair Sportsbook
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
10/115/6
CoralCoral
19/2017/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
93/1004/5
LeoVegasLeoVegas
19/2022/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
7/87/8
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
19/2022/25
Bet VictorBet Victor
10/11
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
10/11
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
7/8
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
5/6
MatchbookMatchbook
26/25
PolymarketPolymarket
26/25
SmarketsSmarkets
51/50
UnibetUnibet
97/100

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Fri, Jul 17, 11:11 PM

BookmakerBoston Red SoxTampa Bay Rays
Best Odds
17/20
Coral
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/619/20
CoralCoral
17/201/1
GrosvenorGrosvenor
4/593/100
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
5/697/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/519/20
SmarketsSmarkets
41/5093/100
William HillWilliam Hill
4/51/1
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/20
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
19/20
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
LeoVegasLeoVegas
5/6
PolymarketPolymarket
17/20
UnibetUnibet
97/100

Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox

Fri, Jul 17, 11:16 PM

BookmakerToronto Blue JaysChicago White Sox
Best Odds
31/25
Matchbook
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
77/10011/10
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
73/10011/10
CoralCoral
3/411/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
73/10021/20
William HillWilliam Hill
73/10011/10
Bet VictorBet Victor
23/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
71/100
LadbrokesLadbrokes
3/4
LeoVegasLeoVegas
11/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
37/50
MatchbookMatchbook
31/25
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
13/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
1/217/10
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
1/29/5
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
12/257/4
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
CoralCoral
12/2517/10
SmarketsSmarkets
47/10019/10
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
8/5
GrosvenorGrosvenor
19/50
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/10
LeoVegasLeoVegas
17/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
41/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/5
PolymarketPolymarket
13/25
UnibetUnibet
21/50

Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins

Fri, Jul 17, 11:41 PM

BookmakerMilwaukee BrewersMiami Marlins
Best Odds
73/100
Matchbook
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
2/35/4
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
2/35/4
CoralCoral
2/35/4
LeoVegasLeoVegas
13/205/4
PolymarketPolymarket
69/10011/8
UnibetUnibet
16/2532/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
16/25127/100
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/3
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
GrosvenorGrosvenor
61/100
MatchbookMatchbook
73/100
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
5/4
William HillWilliam Hill
13/10

Tomorrow

Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins

Sat, Jul 18, 12:06 AM

BookmakerChicago CubsMinnesota Twins
Best Odds
37/50
Matchbook
67/50
Matchbook
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
71/1006/5
CoralCoral
13/205/4
GrosvenorGrosvenor
13/2023/20
MatchbookMatchbook
37/5067/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
17/256/5
Bet VictorBet Victor
73/100
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
23/20
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
6/5
LadbrokesLadbrokes
13/20
LeoVegasLeoVegas
2/3
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
17/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/20
PolymarketPolymarket
133/100
UnibetUnibet
6/5
William HillWilliam Hill
2/3

Kansas City Royals vs San Diego Padres

Sat, Jul 18, 12:11 AM

BookmakerKansas City RoyalsSan Diego Padres
Best Odds
27/25
Polymarket
89/100
Polymarket
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
1/117/20
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
1/15/6
GrosvenorGrosvenor
93/10081/100
LeoVegasLeoVegas
1/14/5
PolymarketPolymarket
27/2589/100
SmarketsSmarkets
27/255/6
Bet VictorBet Victor
5/6
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
53/50
CoralCoral
4/5
LadbrokesLadbrokes
4/5
MatchbookMatchbook
7/8
UnibetUnibet
51/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
51/50
William HillWilliam Hill
1/1

Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles

Sat, Jul 18, 12:11 AM

BookmakerHouston AstrosBaltimore Orioles
Best Odds
Bet VictorBet Victor
7/81/1
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
7/819/20
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/619/20
CoralCoral
17/201/1
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
10/1110/11
Betfair SportsbookBetfair Sportsbook
10/11
GrosvenorGrosvenor
5/6
LadbrokesLadbrokes
1/1
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
93/100
MatchbookMatchbook
93/100
PolymarketPolymarket
26/25
SmarketsSmarkets
10/11
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
97/100

Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds

Sat, Jul 18, 12:41 AM

BookmakerColorado RockiesCincinnati Reds
Best Odds
23/25
Matchbook
26/25
Polymarket
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
5/619/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
5/610/11
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
7/847/50
MatchbookMatchbook
23/2526/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
10/1119/20
PolymarketPolymarket
23/2526/25
Bet VictorBet Victor
5/6
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
5/6
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
26/25
LadbrokesLadbrokes
17/20
SmarketsSmarkets
1/1
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
24/25
Polymarket
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
19/207/8
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
10/117/8
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
10/1110/11
UnibetUnibet
47/507/8
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
93/10022/25
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/20
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
CoralCoral
19/20
GrosvenorGrosvenor
10/11
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
43/50
MatchbookMatchbook
99/100
PolymarketPolymarket
24/25
SmarketsSmarkets
19/20

Oakland Athletics vs Washington Nationals

Sat, Jul 18, 1:41 AM

BookmakerOakland AthleticsWashington Nationals
Best Odds
29/25
Matchbook
81/100
Smarkets
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
11/1073/100
CoralCoral
23/207/10
GrosvenorGrosvenor
51/5037/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
23/207/10
SmarketsSmarkets
57/5081/100
UnibetUnibet
53/5039/50
William HillWilliam Hill
11/1073/100
Bet VictorBet Victor
11/10
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
4/5
LadbrokesLadbrokes
7/10
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
77/100
MatchbookMatchbook
29/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
28/25

Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals

Sat, Jul 18, 1:41 AM

BookmakerArizona DiamondbacksSt. Louis Cardinals
Best Odds
1/1
Polymarket
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
LadbrokesLadbrokes
10/1110/11
PolymarketPolymarket
24/251/1
SmarketsSmarkets
24/2519/20
UnibetUnibet
22/2593/100
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
9/109/10
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11
Bet VictorBet Victor
7/8
BoyleSportsBoyleSports
7/8
GrosvenorGrosvenor
5/6
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
93/100
MatchbookMatchbook
49/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
10/11

Seattle Mariners vs San Francisco Giants

Sat, Jul 18, 2:11 AM

BookmakerSeattle MarinersSan Francisco Giants
Best Odds
29/50
Matchbook
Bet VictorBet Victor
1/23/2
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
27/5031/20
LadbrokesLadbrokes
8/153/2
LiveScore BetLiveScore Bet
1/28/5
MatchbookMatchbook
29/5083/50
SmarketsSmarkets
14/2541/25
UnibetUnibet
1/28/5
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
CoralCoral
8/15
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
3/2
PolymarketPolymarket
14/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
13/25
William HillWilliam Hill
8/5

Chicago Cubs vs Minnesota Twins

Sat, Jul 18, 6:21 PM

BookmakerChicago CubsMinnesota Twins
Best Odds
77/100
Betinia (SE)
133/100
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
2/36/5
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
77/10011/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/323/20
PolymarketPolymarket
18/25133/100
SmarketsSmarkets
61/10027/25
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
17/256/5
William HillWilliam Hill
2/36/5

Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox

Sat, Jul 18, 7:08 PM

BookmakerToronto Blue JaysChicago White Sox
Best Odds
1/1
William Hill
24/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
93/1005/6
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
1/15/6
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
PolymarketPolymarket
1/124/25
SmarketsSmarkets
7/877/100
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
19/2017/20
William HillWilliam Hill
1/14/5

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets

Sat, Jul 18, 8:06 PM

BookmakerPhiladelphia PhilliesNew York Mets
Best Odds
2/3
Polymarket
36/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
4/713/10
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
61/1007/5
MatchbookMatchbook
27/5028/25
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/711/8
PolymarketPolymarket
2/336/25
SmarketsSmarkets
11/2061/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
3/527/20
William HillWilliam Hill
8/1313/10

Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles

Sat, Jul 18, 8:11 PM

BookmakerHouston AstrosBaltimore Orioles
Best Odds
23/25
Polymarket
26/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/2010/11
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
5/61/1
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
PolymarketPolymarket
23/2526/25
SmarketsSmarkets
4/55/6
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
22/2523/25
William HillWilliam Hill
10/1110/11

Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals

Sat, Jul 18, 8:11 PM

BookmakerArizona DiamondbacksSt. Louis Cardinals
Best Odds
9/10
Paddy Power
27/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
4/519/20
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
7/819/20
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
PolymarketPolymarket
89/10027/25
SmarketsSmarkets
3/489/100
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
5/649/50

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays

Sat, Jul 18, 8:11 PM

BookmakerBoston Red SoxTampa Bay Rays
Best Odds
23/25
Polymarket
26/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
4/519/20
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
5/61/1
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
4/51/1
PolymarketPolymarket
23/2526/25
SmarketsSmarkets
37/509/10
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
5/61/1

Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers

Sat, Jul 18, 8:11 PM

BookmakerAtlanta BravesTexas Rangers
Best Odds
9/10
Paddy Power
27/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
17/2010/11
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
5/61/1
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
PolymarketPolymarket
89/10027/25
SmarketsSmarkets
39/5043/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
7/819/20

Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins

Sat, Jul 18, 8:11 PM

BookmakerMilwaukee BrewersMiami Marlins
Best Odds
77/100
Betinia (SE)
127/100
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
73/10011/10
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
77/10011/10
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/323/20
PolymarketPolymarket
3/4127/100
SmarketsSmarkets
2/31/1
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
3/411/10
William HillWilliam Hill
73/10011/10

Sunday

Seattle Mariners vs San Francisco Giants

Sun, Jul 19, 12:09 AM

BookmakerSeattle MarinersSan Francisco Giants
Best Odds
39/50
BetOpenly
Bet VictorBet Victor
73/10011/10
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
77/10011/10
BetOpenlyBetOpenly
39/50
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
2/323/20
PolymarketPolymarket
3/4127/100
SmarketsSmarkets
33/501/1
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
73/10028/25

New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Sun, Jul 19, 12:09 AM

BookmakerNew York YankeesLos Angeles Dodgers
Best Odds
1/1
Polymarket
23/25
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
10/117/8
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
19/207/8
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
9/109/10
PolymarketPolymarket
1/123/25
SmarketsSmarkets
5/64/5
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
23/2522/25

Oakland Athletics vs Washington Nationals

Sun, Jul 19, 2:06 AM

BookmakerOakland AthleticsWashington Nationals
Best Odds
5/6
Betinia (SE)
117/100
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/421/20
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
5/61/1
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
3/421/20
PolymarketPolymarket
41/50117/100
SmarketsSmarkets
69/10097/100
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
3/4107/100

Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers

Sun, Jul 19, 2:08 AM

BookmakerLos Angeles AngelsDetroit Tigers
Best Odds
81/50
Paddy Power
59/100
Polymarket
Bet VictorBet Victor
3/21/2
Betinia (SE)Betinia (SE)
8/58/15
Paddy PowerPaddy Power
81/5047/100
PolymarketPolymarket
39/2559/100
SmarketsSmarkets
7/523/50
Unibet (UK)Unibet (UK)
31/2013/25

MLB Winner Odds

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Milwaukee Brewers
Seattle Mariners
Philadelphia Phillies
Tampa Bay Rays
Texas Rangers
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Guardians
Chicago White Sox
Toronto Blue Jays
Houston Astros
Detroit Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox
San Diego Padres
Miami Marlins
Baltimore Orioles
Arizona Diamondbacks
St. Louis Cardinals
Minnesota Twins
Cincinnati Reds
Oakland Athletics
Washington Nationals
Kansas City Royals
New York Mets
San Francisco Giants
Los Angeles Angels
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MLB Season & Betting Calendar

The MLB regular season runs from late March through September, featuring 162 games per team across six months of daily action. October brings the expanded playoff format with Wild Card rounds, Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series extending into early November. Key betting periods include Opening Day futures markets, the July All-Star break when contenders emerge, the trade deadline creating line movement, and September pennant races driving heavy wagering volume.

Year-round betting opportunities exist through offseason futures markets, with odds shifting during free agency, winter meetings, and spring training developments. The MLB draft in July and international signing periods create additional futures betting interest, while Hall of Fame voting and award ceremonies maintain engagement during the winter months between seasons.

MLB Betting Guide for Ireland

Reading MLB Odds

Irish bookmakers display MLB odds in decimal format. Consider a Yankees vs. Red Sox matchup with Yankees at 1.85, Red Sox at 2.10, and the total runs set at 9.5 (Over 1.91, Under 1.95). The Yankees' 1.85 odds imply a 54% probability of victory, while the Red Sox at 2.10 suggest 48% (the difference representing the bookmaker's margin). The run line typically offers the favoured team at -1.5 runs with enhanced odds, while the underdog receives +1.5 runs at reduced odds. Futures markets remain active throughout the season, with World Series odds fluctuating based on team performance, injuries, and trade deadline acquisitions.

MLB Market Characteristics

Baseball markets attract substantial professional betting action due to the sport's statistical predictability and large sample size over 162 games. Typical overrounds on MLB games range from 4-6% on main markets, though this can increase on proposition bets. Sharp money often moves lines significantly from opening to closing, particularly on totals where weather conditions, starting pitchers, and bullpen usage create exploitable edges. The daily nature of MLB creates unique opportunities for line shopping, as bookmakers may not always adjust simultaneously to breaking news about lineup changes or weather delays.

Advanced MLB Betting Concepts

Closing line value remains crucial in MLB betting, as the final odds before first pitch typically represent the market's most accurate assessment. Live betting during games offers dynamic opportunities, especially when monitoring pitcher performance and bullpen usage patterns. Correlated parlays can provide value when combining related outcomes, such as a team's victory with the over on total runs, though bookmakers increasingly restrict such combinations. Opening line analysis helps identify where recreational money might create temporary value before sharp action corrects prices.

How do I find the best MLB odds?

Compare odds across multiple licensed Irish bookmakers using comparison tools, as prices can vary significantly on run lines and totals. Different operators may have varying exposure to specific teams or bet types, creating opportunities for line shopping. Monitor odds movement patterns to identify where sharp money is flowing and consider the timing of your wagers relative to lineup announcements and weather updates.

What is the run line in MLB betting?

The run line is baseball's equivalent to point spread betting, typically set at 1.5 runs. The favoured team must win by 2+ runs to cover -1.5, while the underdog covers +1.5 by winning outright or losing by just one run. This market often provides better value than moneyline betting on heavy favourites, though it requires more precise game outcome prediction given baseball's lower-scoring nature compared to other major sports.

When is the best time to bet on MLB futures?

MLB futures offer value at multiple points throughout the year. Preseason provides the longest odds but highest uncertainty. Mid-season around the All-Star break often presents opportunities on teams showing improvement. The trade deadline creates significant line movement as contenders strengthen their rosters. Avoid betting futures on overwhelming favourites early in the season, as injuries and performance regression can dramatically alter championship probabilities over 162 games.

MLB Betting Terms You Should Know

Run Line
Baseball's version of spread betting, typically set at ±1.5 runs, where the favoured team must win by multiple runs while the underdog can lose by one and still cover.
Total Runs
Over/under betting on the combined runs scored by both teams, with odds adjusted based on starting pitchers, ballpark factors, and weather conditions.
Moneyline
Straight win/loss betting without point spreads, where odds reflect each team's probability of victory regardless of margin.
First Five Innings
Betting market focusing only on the first half of the game, primarily influenced by starting pitcher matchups rather than bullpen performance.
World Series Futures
Season-long championship odds that fluctuate based on team performance, injuries, trades, and playoff positioning throughout the campaign.
Pitcher Props
Individual player betting markets covering strikeouts, earned runs allowed, innings pitched, and wins for starting pitchers in specific games.
Grand Slam
Proposition bet on whether any player will hit a home run with bases loaded during the game, offering enhanced odds due to its rarity.
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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