MLB Over Under Betting

Over Under Betting (also known and Game Total betting) is a very popular type of MLB betting, that is very simple to understand. Over under betting in baseball is betting on the total runs that both teams score combined.

Oddsmakers will set a total, giving the bettors the option to bet on the total runs scored by both teams going over that set number, or under the set number.

More often then not the over under or game total line that is set will be a decimal number, such as 9.5. When using a decimal number it leaves no option for a push - using our example a total of 10 runs would be over and a total of 9 runs would be under.

When the line is set at an even integer, such as 9, it leave room for a push. Using our example, a push would be if the total runs added up to 9. When a push happens all bets are cancelled and the money bet on the over or the under will be refunded to the bettor.

Here is an example of what an MLB Over Under betting line would look like:

Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs

Over 9.5 (-105)
Under 9.5 (-115)

In this example the over under total is set at 9.5 runs. If you think this game is going to have 10 or more combined runs by both teams you would place a bet on the over 9.5 paying -105. If you think the game is going have 9 runs or less total you would place a bet on the under 9.5 paying -115.

A 6-5 final score would add up to 11 runs and therefore the over bet would be the winner, while a 8-1 final score would add up to 9 runs and therefore the under bet would be the winning wager.

There you have the basics of MLB Over Under Betting - Starts betting now at Bodog.com!

Below is a screenshot of what an Over Under MLB line looks like at Bodog.

In this example you can see that the over under line is set at 8.5 runs. You can choose to bet on the over (9 runs or more combined) at -105 odds, or you can choose to bet the under (8 runs or less combined) at -115 odds.

MLB Over Under Betting Strategy

There aren't any real strategies for over under betting in baseball, but there are a few things you can look for that can help you be profitable with your betting.

The first thing you will want to look at when betting on the over under is the pitchers for each team. You will often see low game totals set when two ace pitchers are on the mound, and higher game totals when pitchers with higher ERA's are set to start. Do some research on each pitcher and how they fare against the batters they will be facing.

The next thing you can do when betting on the game total is check out the starting line up for each team on the day. If you get some information that one team will be resting one of their power hitters for example, you can use that information when placing your bet.

Lastly you can look into each teams schedule and trends. If you find that a certain team hits very well after a day off, or a pitcher pitches excellent after an extra days rest, you can use that information to make educational picks for your betting.

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