Baseball Betting Odds

It’s time for baseball betting action with BetMGM. The pro baseball league is back with a new shorter season format.

Regarded as one of the favourite markets for sports bettors, baseball traditionally offers a constant stream of games to bet on throughout the warmer months. BetMGM is the sportsbook casino you can rely on for a slice of the action with the best baseball betting odds around. Baseball is a sport you can sit and watch all day, placing bets as you choose, but it also offers nail-biting excitement in the latter innings to keep fans on the edge of their seat.

Major league owners have now unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 baseball season. The new shorter season will shift teams and player odds, but how exactly does the league plan to play the season during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Number of games: 60 games

Opening day: July 23rd

Spring training: July 1

Number of teams in playoffs: 10

Online sports betting on the 2020 pro baseball league

As expected, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers lead the early betting stakes as favourites to make the World Series. However, with unprecedented circumstances, the 2020 Major Leagues set up to be the most unpredictable in memory.

Value picks for the World Series include the New York Mets, winners of 86 games in 2019, as well as the ever-popular Chicago Cubs and 2019 AL East runners up the Tampa Bay Rays. With a shortened season, every game takes on greater importance, and will undoubtedly ramp up the excitement as teams will be desperate to win every time they take the field.

How will the 2020 pro baseball season work?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without an end in sight, the health and safety of the players and staff is the league’s biggest concern. On-the-field changes include the extra-innings rule. Now, games going beyond the nine innings will begin with a runner on second base. Roster limits will also be changed for the 2020 season. Which teams will benefit from these new rules?

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As the pro baseball league looks set to return, online sports betting fans are gearing up for some interesting odds. Whatever your betting style, BetMGM has the market for you. Place your futures and prop bets with ease. Follow our sports betting guide for the essential insights on how to bet on sports.