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Betting MLB Alternate Lines

 

MLB alternate lines provide a ton of value. But you better know what you’re getting yourself into.

Key Points

– The most common MLB alternate line is flipping the run line in favor of the underdog.

– MLB alternate lines can be used to take advantage of plus-money odds and larger payouts.

Bettors that find their niche in betting on baseball should take a look at betting MLB alternate lines.

An alternate line in MLB refers to the run line. Typically, sportsbooks offer MLB games with a run line of 1.5. There are, however, alternate run lines available at different odds.

Smart  bettors check these MLB alternate lines for situations where they can find an advantage. Most often, bettors will wager on alternate lines where the roles are reversed. The underdog faces a run line of -1.5 or a favorite faces +1.5.

Example of MLB Alternate Lines

Take an MLB game between Toronto and Tampa Bay. The Blue Jays are a -130 moneyline favorite.

                        Toronto            -130     -1.5 (+134)

                        Tampa Bay     +110    +1.5 (-162)

On the run line, the Blue Jays must win by at least two runs for the bet to win and a $100 wager wins $134.

The problem is that when you look at this game you really like Tampa Bay. The pitcher is better, the Rays are playing at home, and in similar situations they have beaten the Blue Jays two or more runs several times.

This is where an alternate run line can be more advantageous. MLB odds can be tricky, but the more you know, the better.

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When to Use MLB Alternate Lines

The most obvious situation in which to use an alternate line when betting MLB games is when you have a strong feeling on an underdog.

In the example above, going to the alternate lines is where we can find an advantage on Tampa Bay.

                        Tampa Bay     -1.5 (+220)

We can flip the line to the Rays -1.5 and now the $100 wager will pay out $220. Tampa Bay has to win by at least two runs, but they have done that numerous times in this particular situation.

Bettors can choose from multiple run lines to open up their options as well. For example, bettors that like a Rays blowout could even go to Tampa Bay -2.5 where the odds are +370.

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Longer Odds Can Provide Value

Another instance where an alternate line can make sense is when the public is heavily on the favorite. Consider a team like the New York Yankees with their ace pitcher up against a small market team, say the Orioles.

Let’s say Baltimore is red-hot and the Yankees ace isn’t really pitching all that well. Say the Yankees are a -195 moneyline favorite at your sportsbook. The Yankees run line is -1.5 with odds of -105. The public loves these favorites.

This is a great time to flip the line in favor of Baltimore. On the alternate line, they’re -1.5+320. The plus-money odds offer a larger payout when the Orioles continue their hot streak.

Betting alternate lines is a great way to get some big payouts. Alternate lines are also available for MLB totals. Be careful though. Do the research and pick your bets wisely.

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