MLB Betting News

Athletics vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Monday 6/16/25
10:34 PM · Jun 16, 2025
An AL West battle in Sacramento takes place in the MLB's late slate on Monday night as the Houston Astros travel to battle the Athletics. Both of these teams enter the contest hot with the Astros 8-2 across their last 10 games and the A's sitting 6-4 over the same span, so this presents a... The post Athletics vs.
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Author(s): Keagan Smith.
Arkansas' Gage Wood stuns with no-hitter at 2025 College World Series
9:24 PM · Jun 16, 2025
Gage Wood has etched his name in baseball history by throwing the first no-hitter in the College World Series since 1960. The Arkansas right-hander struck out 19 Murray State hitters among the 27 outs he recorded, which marks a Men's College World Series record for a nine-inning game. This marks just the third no-hitter in...
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Author(s): Sean Barnard.
MLB Picks: Best Player Props and Team Prop Bets for June 16, 2025
7:41 PM · Jun 16, 2025
My MLB Picks for Monday, June 16th, on tonight's slate of games, which kicks off at 6:40 p.m. ET. You'll see some of my favorite MLB player prop and team prop bets. You can find all of these bets on DraftKings Sportsbook. Follow me on Twitter for daily MLB info and bets: @SBuchanan24. MLB Picks:...
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Author(s): Steve Buchanan.
Best Manny Machado prop bet for Dodgers vs. Padres on Monday 6/16/25
7:39 PM · Jun 16, 2025
The massive story tonight, of course, is the return of Shohei Ohtani to the mound. But Ohtani isn't expected to throw too many pitches, so it's fair to want to capitalize on some of the Padres' hottest hitters. And who, I ask you, is hotter than Manny Machado right now? We'll break down his stats... The post Best Manny Machado prop bet for Dodgers vs.
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Author(s): Dan Johnson.
Can the Giants win the World Series with Rafael Devers? Can the Red Sox win it without him?
6:58 PM · Jun 16, 2025
What felt like minutes after the Boston Red Sox swept the New York Yankees at Fenway—in so doing, taking five out of six games from the Bronx Bombers over the last eight days—saw superstar DH/3B Rafael Devers traded to the San Francisco Giants for Jordan Hicks and several pitching prospects, one of whom the Red... The post Can the Giants win the World Series with Rafael Devers?
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Author(s): Dan Johnson.
Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies prediction, pick for Monday 6/16/25
6:30 PM · Jun 16, 2025
Tonight's matchup at Nationals Park brings the Rockies, the worst team in baseball, into the fray against the Nationals, who have been struggling themselves but still hold a distinct edge. Despite Washington's eight-game losing streak, they have a massive pitching advantage and a more capable offense in this one. Jake Irvin takes the mound for... The post Washington Nationals vs.
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Author(s): Dan Johnson.

MLB Odds and Betting

MLB History

No other American sport has the rich history of the country’s national pastime: baseball dates all the way back to the mid-19th century, and has lived through a Civil War, two World Wars, and a new millennium. There’s a reason it has been able to withstand the test of time—relatively easy to understand, baseball is fun to play, fun to watch, has a unique pace, and involves a great deal of strategy. With over a century of rich history and rivalries, there’s no better sport to bet on than Major League Baseball. So grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and let’s talk more about MLB betting.

Biggest Rivalries and Betting Events

World Series

There are no games bigger in baseball than the World Series. The annual, best-of-seven series crowns the greatest team in the Major League, and games are tense, action-packed, and filled with emotion. Make the biggest event in the sport even more exciting with a wager.

MLB Playoffs

To get to the World Series, MLB teams need to get through multiple rounds of playoffs. With rivalries and elimination on the line, these multi-game series are some of the best games baseball has to offer.

New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

The rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox is one of the most famous in all of sports. As two of the largest markets and most popular teams nationwide, both of these teams attract huge stars and are often American League and World Series contenders. The legend of this rivalry was strengthened after the Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees, known as the “Curse of the Bambino,” after which Boston didn’t win another World Series for 86 years.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants

Known as the “Battle of the Bay,” the rivalry between the Giants and the Dodgers dates back to the late 19th century, when both teams were located in New York City and were known as the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Since moving to the west coast in the 1950s, the rivalry has been fueled by success and proximity. The series has been marked by a number of notable events, perhaps the most famous being the “Shot Heard Round the World,” when Bobby Thomson hit a walk-off home run for the Giants in 1951 to win the National League pennant.

Types of MLB Bets

With several ways to bet on baseball and add excitement to the game, it’s no wonder MLB betting is so popular among sports fans. You can bet on everything from the outcome of the game and overall season results to the performance of a single player. Learn more about the types of baseball bets that suit you, and have fun.

Spreads or run lines

If you think your favorite team is going to win big on a given day, bet on them to beat the spread! A point spread, also known as a runline in baseball, is the amount by which a team is favored to win. Runlines are commonly set at 1.5. However, some sites, such as DraftKings, allow alternative lines that are based on the matchup.

If a team is listed as +1.5, it means they are the underdog. For example, if the Toronto Blue Jays are playing the New York Mets, and the Blue Jays are listed at -1.5, they need to win by two or more runs to cover the spread. If the Mets are listed at +1.5, they need to either lose by just one run or win the game to cover the spread.

Moneylines

For most American sports, spreads are the most popular bets. The moneyline is a straight up bet on which team will win the game outright. The score doesn’t matter, only who comes out ahead. A bet's payout depends on the odds. Heavier favorites are more likely to win but don't pay as much; underdogs are a more risky bet but pay more.

Three-way moneylines

A three-way moneyline gives three possible outcomes: Team A wins, Team B wins, or the two teams tie. Three-way moneylines are bets on nine innings, since a baseball game can’t end in a tie. If the two teams are tied after nine innings, it’s considered a tie for the three-way moneyline bet, and the winner in extra innings doesn’t matter.

Over/under

Also known as Totals, over/unders are one of the more common bets in baseball.. For example, if the over/under of the Mets vs. Blue Jays game is set at 8.5, that means the teams would have to score a combined nine runs or more to be considered over. Eight or less and the under bettors are winners.

Player props

If you enjoy following individual players, player props are for you. Prop bets are wagers on a specific aspect of a game. A player prop focuses on a single player’s performance, like if he hits a home run in any given game.

Parlay Bets

In a parlay, two or more bets are combined into a single wager. Parlays pay higher than if each bet was placed separately, but they also come with more risk since all bets have to win for the parlay to be a winner. The more bets in a parlay, the greater the difficulty, but bigger the payout.

Parlays can include all kinds of bets, such as runlines, moneylines, or over/unders. Check out our How to Bet 101 guide for an example of a parlay bet.

Futures

Futures are wagers on the entire season, or remainder of the season if it's in progress. The most popular baseball futures bet is who will win the World Series. Futures typically pay well because it’s tough to select a winner months in advance. A lot can change in a season, from trades to injuries. The beauty of futures is they add excitement to the overall season instead of a single game, so you can remain invested all season long.

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