It’s possible to bet on the MLB playoffs in Canada with the BetMGM online sportsbook.
MLB betting markets have been available for several years, with betting lines and futures markets becoming a significant part of MLB discourse.
How to Bet on Baseball Games Online
Each MLB playoff game will have three main betting markets presented on the Canada sports betting pages. These markets will be the first available when odds go live on a postseason game. Understanding these betting options is imperative when betting on the MLB playoffs.
- Moneyline: A moneyline bet in baseball is a wager on which team will win the game. The potential payout varies depending on the odds available. For instance, if the Toronto Blue Jays are -150 on the moneyline against the Seattle Mariners, a $10 wager would return $6.70 in profit.
- Run Line: The run line is the baseball betting version of the point spread. The favourite will be -1.5, with the underdog at +1.5 in most cases. If the Blue Jays are -1.5 against the New York Yankees, they would need to win the game by two runs for the bet to pay out. Run lines will often have odds around -110. A $10 wager at -110 has a potential return of $19.09, with $9.09 as profit.
- Total: A total bet is a wager on there to be over or under a total number of runs in the game. Totals are generally between 6.5 and 10.5 runs. For example, if a bettor backs over 7.5 total runs, they need the two teams to combine for eight or more runs. This can be achieved in any combination, so a 5-3 win either way or an 8-0 scoreline would be enough for the bet to win.
What Is a First Five Innings Bet?
A first five innings bet is a wager on the game’s first five innings. The bet is settled before the game ends and does not consider anything that happens in the sixth inning or beyond.
Moneyline, run line, and total bets are available for the first five innings of a postseason game.
What is MLB Live Betting
MLB live betting is when bettors place wagers once a game is underway. This is sometimes referred to as “in-play betting.” Various betting markets are available for live betting – bettors can place bets in response to what’s happening in the game.
This includes live bets on the moneyline, run line, and total. Player props will also be available. It is possible to wager on the outcome of the next at-bat, which team will score the next run, and whether there will be a run in the next inning.
Can I Bet on the MLB Playoffs in Alberta?
It is not currently possible to bet on the MLB playoffs in Alberta with BetMGM.
However, in June 2024, at the Canadian Gaming Summit, Alberta Minister of Service and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally confirmed the Alberta sports betting market will open to commercial sportsbooks. It is expected the gambling model will be similar to Ontario’s
BetMGM could be available in Alberta as soon as November 2024.