MLB Betting: Largest MLB Moneyline Favorites Since 2005

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Houston Astros' George Springer, right, celebrates his two-run home run off Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jose Rodriguez with Michael Brantley during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Houston.
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Rachael Millanta @rachaelmillanta Aug 30, 2022, 12:07 PM
  • Moneyline betting is simply betting on which team will win a game.
  • The Houston Astros had the largest moneyline since 2005, with -521 in Sept. 2019.

MLB Betting is a particularly hot choice for those who enjoy a little flutter, mainly because the season extends from spring training in March/April to the World Series in November. So whether you prefer betting against the spread or going for a simple moneyline, there’s something for everyone for almost two-thirds of the year.

Arguably the most basic way to play on the online sportsbook, betting the moneyline is simply choosing which team you think will win the game. The team doesn’t have to win by a certain number of runs, and there are no conditions — they just need to end the game victorious over their opponent.

So with the simple odds-to-win still an overwhelming cult favorite, what have been the largest moneylines over the last 18 seasons?

Largest MLB Moneyline Favorites Since 2005

DATEFAVORITEMONEYLINEOPPONENTWIN/LOSS
8/25/22New York Mets-450Colorado RockiesWin
8/18/22San Diego Padres-400Washington NationalsLoss
7/29/22New York Yankees-402Kansas City RoyalsWin
7/14/22Toronto Blue Jays-420Kansas City RoyalsLoss
9/15/21Los Angeles Dodgers-402Arizona DiamondbacksWin
4/30/21New York Yankees-430Detroit TigersWin
9/28/19Houston Astros-423Los Angeles AngelsWin
9/25/19New York Mets-468Miami MarlinsWin
9/22/19Houston Astros-521Los Angeles AngelsWin
9/19/19Cleveland Guardians-400Detroit TigersWin
9/18/19Houston Astros-453Texas RangersWin
9/8/19Houston Astros-403Seattle MarinersWin
8/22/19Houston Astros-503Detroit TigersWin
8/21/19Houston Astros-518Detroit TigersLoss
8/19/19Houston Astros-411Detroit TigersWin
8/11/19Houston Astros-462Baltimore OriolesLoss
8/4/19Houston Astros-419Seattle MarinersWin
7/28/18New York Yankees-405Kansas City RoyalsLoss
7/11/18Boston Red Sox-410Texas RangersWin
9/12/17Cleveland Guardians-434Detroit TigersWin
7/23/17Los Angeles Dodgers-418Atlanta BravesWin
6/4/16Los Angeles Dodgers-485Atlanta BravesWin
6/9/07Minnesota Twins-435Washington NationalsLoss
8/26/05New York Yankees-400Kansas City RoyalsWin

Houston Astros — Aug./Sept. 2019

The Astros hold the top three spots for largest moneyline odds, all of which came in the 2019 season. Houston had odds of -521 against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 22, -518 against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 21, and -503 against the Tigers on Aug. 22.

While the Astros won their games on Aug. 22 and Sept. 22, bettors on all three of the above games didn’t walk away entirely happy. Despite their considerable moneyline odds, the Astros lost 2-1 to the Tigers on Aug. 21 in quite the upset to the home crowd.

Los Angeles Dodgers — June 4, 2016

When they took on the Atlanta Braves on Jun. 4, 2016, the Dodgers had moneyline odds of -485. Playing at their home field of Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles eventually won the game 4-0, proving why the team’s odds were so incredible.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner watches his RBI-single against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 4, 2016.
(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New York Mets — Sept. 25, 2019

The Mets had impressive moneyline odds of -468 when they faced the Miami Marlins on Sept. 25, 2019. Unsurprisingly, the team Mets ended up beating the Marlins 10-3 on the road in Miami, making big moneyline bettors very happy.

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Rachael Millanta is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM focusing on Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League. Her work has been published in SB Nation, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and Slackjaw Humor. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Rachael now resides in Chicago, Illinois.

Rachael Millanta is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM focusing on Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League. Her work has been published in SB Nation, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and Slackjaw Humor. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Rachael now resides in Chicago, Illinois.