Baseball Betting Odds in Ireland

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Baseball is a major sport worldwide and an emerging sport in Ireland. Similar to our version of rounders, baseball is a popular category at online sports betting Ireland sites. If you’re new to baseball betting or looking to learn more about it, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to make informed bets on baseball games.

You’ll find baseball betting lines explained, a guide to the major baseball competitions, bet types, and our top baseball betting tips on this page. Keep reading to learn the basics and form your baseball betting strategy at Betiton Ireland.

Baseball Betting Odds

Betting odds on baseball represents the likelihood of a specific outcome occurring. They cover various possibilities, from the winning team in a game to specific events like the first team to score or the number of home runs. These odds can be displayed in three formats: fractional, decimal, or American.

The fractional format –the most common in Ireland – represents odds as a fraction, such as 3/2. For instance, if the New York Mets have winning odds of 21/20 and the Detroit Tigers have odds of 61/100, the Phillies are considered the favourites, while the Mets are the underdogs.

Bet on the Baseball Biggest Competitions

⚾ Baseball Competition	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ World Series	TBA	2nd November 2024 (TBC)
✔️ MLB	Various	20th March – 29th September 2024
✔️ IBAF World Cup	Last edition in 2011	N/A
✔️ Australian Baseball League (ABL)	Australia	TBA
✔️ World Baseball Classic	TBA	2026
✔️ American League Championship Series (ALCS)	TBA	TBA
✔️ National League Championship Series (NLCS)	TBA	1st October 2024
✔️ College World Series	Omaha	14th June – 24 June 2024
✔️ Triple-A Baseball National Championship	Las Vegas, United States	28th September 2024
✔️ Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)	Japan	29th March – 4th October 2024

Baseball World Series Betting

The World Series is a major event in basketball and the final championship of the MLB season. It’s one of the most anticipated games in baseball, and it’s usually played in October. The AL and NL compete in a best-of-seven playoff series. The winning team is awarded the highly coveted Commissioner’s Trophy.

Major League Baseball Betting Odds (MLB)

Major League Baseball, referred to as the MLB, is the pinnacle of baseball in the United States. Like the NBL for basketball, the MLB is the highest level of professional baseball, with 30 top teams competing to win the title. The season is around six months long, and teams play a total of 162 games. The combination of game frequency, and extensive statistical analysis, makes MLB betting a popular activity for numerous sports bettors.

IBAF World Cup (International Baseball Federation)

The Baseball World Cup was also an important event for baseball fans and punters who like baseball betting. The World Cup was an international tournament organised by the International Baseball Federation, first held in 1938. The last edition of the World Cup was in 2011, after which the tournament was discontinued and replaced by the World Baseball Classic.

Australian Baseball League (ABL)

The Australian Baseball League (ABL) is the top baseball league in Australia, held annually and organised by the Australian Baseball Federation. It was founded in 2009, and the first season was the 2010/11 ABL. It typically takes place over 10 weeks between November and February, and it’s contested by the top six teams.

World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic, often known simply as The Classic, is a major international competition that replaced the previously described Baseball World Cup. It’s organised by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and has been held at different intervals since 2013, with the last tournament played in 2023.

American League Championship Series (ALCS)

The American League Championship Series, or the American League Pennant, is one of the two league championship series that make up the MLB postseason’s penultimate round. The ALCS is a best-of-seven playoff series, and the winner advances to the World Series, where they play against the winner of the NLCS (described below).

National League Championship Series (NLCS)

The National League Championship Series is the other championship series played before the MLB postseason. It’s also called the National League Pennant, and it’s a best-of-seven playoff series contested by the winners of the NL Division Series. The winner of the NLCS plays against the winner of the ALCS in the World Series.

College World Series: NCAA Baseball Betting Lines 

The College World Series, officially known as the NCAA Men’s College World Series (MCWS), is a college basketball competition played annually since 1947. It’s held annually in June in Omaha, Nebraska, where it’s been held since 1950. The MCWS determines the winner of the NCAA Division I.

Triple-A Baseball National Championship

The Triple-A Baseball National Championship is a less well-known postseason game played annually between the Triple-A league champions of Minor League Baseball, the International League, and the Pacific Coast League. It was first played in 2006 and has been held annually in various locations ever since.

Nippon Professional Baseball Betting Lines (NPB)

Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is Japan’s professional baseball league, sometimes referred to simply as ‘Japanese Baseball’. It was founded in 1949 and consists of 12 teams divided into the Central League and the Pacific League. The season typically starts between March and April and ends in October with the all-star games.

Baseball Betting Markets

Baseball is one of the most diverse sports when it comes to sports betting, and Betiton offers you the most exciting baseball bets in Ireland. You can explore many betting markets with us, whether you’re interested in baseball spread betting, handicap baseball betting, or you want to try something like MLB baseball betting lines.

Betting on the winner of a game or tournament remains the most popular type of basketball betting. However, if you’re interested in exploring other bet types, take a look at the list below, which explains the most popular markets at Betiton:

• Winner – Baseball betting on the money line is the most common type of baseball betting, and it involves betting on the team you think will win.
• Over/Under – Over under baseball betting is a type of totals betting in which you try to predict whether the total score will be lower or higher than the number set by the bookmaker.
• Extra Inning – Betting that the game will go into extra innings, meaning the score will be settled in the ninth inning.
• Winning Margins – A wager on the difference in points between the winning and losing team. The bookmaker sets the margin.
• 1X2 – Betting on a home or away team win or a draw.
• Point Spread – Point spread betting is referred to as the run line in baseball betting, which refers to betting on the number of runs the winning team will win by. For example, f5 baseball betting refers to betting that the winning team will be ahead by the end of the fifth inning.
• Home Team – Odd/Even or Under/Over – Betting on the home team’s score being an odd or even number or under/over a predetermined number set by the bookie.
• Away Team – Odd/Even or Under/Over – The same bet described above but applied to the away team.
• H1^st Inning—1X2—This market refers to a type of 1H baseball betting in which you choose the home or the away team to win the first half (referred to as ‘1H’ for short).

How to Bet on Baseball at Betiton Ireland?

Betiton is one of the best baseball betting sites in Ireland, providing the most competitive baseball odds, but before placing your bets on our baseball betting site, you’ll need to become an official Betiton member. Once you’ve set up your betting account and added the necessary funds, you can follow the step-by-step betting guide below to get started:

1. Log in to your Betiton account.
2. Click ‘Sports’, then find the baseball category in the A-Z list. You can also use the search bar if you’re looking for a particular baseball game or league.
3. Choose the game you want to bet on and select the bet type.
4. Add your selections to your betslip and the stake for each one.
5. Check all the details and click ‘Place Bets’ to submit it.

Live Baseball Betting

Live baseball betting involves placing a wager while the game is in progress. Ideally, in-play betting is done when you’re watching the game or, at least, following the game stats closely so you can make more accurate predictions according to your observations.

Combining pre-match with live betting on baseball games can be one of the best baseball betting systems. Both types of betting offer several advantages and drawbacks, but live betting allows you to adapt your strategy based on the game’s progress, something you can’t do with pre-match betting.

Betiton Ireland Baseball Sports Betting Offers

One of the best Betiton sports betting offers is the Sports Welcome Offer, which can be used for baseball betting online. If you’re a new member, you can claim a €10 Free Bet when registering an account and wagering at least €15 on any sports with minimum odds of 2.00. Other terms and conditions apply. Please note the offer is only available to new members located in Ireland.

Another ongoing sports offer that you might be able to benefit from when betting on baseball at Betiton. This is the Boostiton Offer, which applies to ACCA bets with a minimum of four selections. With the Boostiton bonus, you can get your winnings boosted by up to 77%, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.

Best Baseball Betting Tips by Betiton Ireland

Successful baseball betting online depends on chance and your knowledge and experience of the games. This means winning is never guaranteed, and your predictions might not always be right.

With that said, we’ve shared our top betting tips for baseball to help you avoid some common mistakes and make the most of your bets:

• Form a baseball betting strategy by researching properly. Don’t rush into placing your bet by looking only at the odds. Remember to examine a team’s past performances, read predictions from reliable tipsters, and always read the latest news.
• Check the starting pitcher–The starting pitcher always significantly impacts the game’s outcome, so you’ll want to check their recent form and statistics before betting on their team.
•  Look for value bets: Don’t overlook the underdog team immediately. Sometimes, this team provides great value for your bet if you think they have a strong chance of beating the odds.
• Try to find the best online baseball betting odds – Check the betting odds on your favourite sports betting site as early as possible. The odds are usually lower close to the event or game.
• Use a sports betting bonus – If your bookmaker offers sports betting bonuses like Free Bets, consider using these to bet on baseball without wagering your funds. Remember to check the applicable T&Cs first.
• Manage your bankroll – Proper bankroll management is key to successful baseball betting because it can help you maximise your budget, even if small. More importantly, you can minimise the risk of major losses by doing so.

Other Sports Categories to Bet on at Betiton Ireland

You can try sports betting on baseball and about 40 other sports categories at Betiton Ireland, so many options are available. If you’re interested in placing bets on traditional sports like football or Gaelic football, hurling, basketball, tennis, golf, or cricket, you can find all the major sports competitions and tournaments to bet on.

For punters who have more niche preferences, Betiton also offers table tennis, darts, snooker, MMA, wrestling, winter sports, entertainment, and politics are also offered. In other words, you’re sure to find your favourite sports on our platform. Betiton Ireland also offers live betting on thousands of games and events.

Responsible Gambling

At Betiton Ireland, we encourage you to remember and apply the principles of responsible gambling when betting on sports like baseball on our platform. Responsible betting is always important when gambling or playing at our online casino, but it’s important to bet within limits. Use the deposit, loss, and time limits in your account to ensure you don’t spend more time or money than you can afford to.

It’s important to think of gambling as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money. Avoid chasing your losses by placing more bets if you lose your bets. Remember to take regular breaks and use the self-exclusion or cool-off period tool if necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baseball Betting