How to Bet on the World Series in Canada

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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland. The Cubs won 8-7 in 10 innings to win the series 4-3.
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Sam Cox @samrcox_ Sep 30, 2024, 11:32 AM

There are World Series odds on the BetMGM sportsbook throughout the year.

Following the legalization of single-game Canada sports betting, it’s possible to bet on the World Series. 

How to Bet on the World Series Online

There are a lot of World Series bets available. The most talked about markets are the moneyline, run line, and total, which will be presented at the forefront of most baseball betting pages. 

  • World Series Moneyline: A moneyline World Series bet is a wager on the outcome of a specific game. All that matters in this market is which team wins. The potential returns are dictated by the odds. So, if the Toronto Blue Jays are -135 to beat the Seattle Mariners, a $10 bet on the Jays would result in $7.40 of profit. 
  • World Series Run Line: In general, World Series run lines will have the favourite at -1.5 and the underdog at +1.5. The favourite needs to win by two clear runs for the bet to win. A wager on the underdog will pay out if they win the game or lose by a single run. Most World Series run lines will have odds in the region of -110 or -115. If a bettor takes the Jays -1.5 at -115, a $15 wager would have a potential profit of $8.70.
  • World Series Total: Betting on the total in the World Series is a wager on the total number of runs in a game. This is the combined runs from both teams. Sportsbooks will set an over/under, usually between 7.5 and 10.5 for World Series matchups. Betting on under 8.5 runs means the bet will win if there are eight or fewer runs in the game, regardless of which team wins. Either team winning 8-0 would result in a payout, as would a 2-1 game. 

What Is a World Series First Five Innings Bet?

A World Series first five innings bet is a wager on the first five innings of a game. The outcome of this bet is determined by the score after five innings. 

Bettors can place bets on the moneyline, run line, and total for the first five innings of a World Series game. 

What Are World Series Futures?

World Series futures are bets placed in advance on the outcome of the World Series. A futures wager can be placed days, weeks, or months before the event takes place. 

Odds on which team wins the World Series are available year-round. It is also possible to wager on the eventual World Series matchup. In April, for instance, it is possible to wager on the Blue Jays to win the World Series, but this means a long wait for the bet to be settled. 

Other markets are available, such as a team to reach the World Series. Once the two Fall Classic teams are confirmed, odds on the final World Series score will be live.

Can I Bet on the World Series MVP?

Yes, it is possible to bet on the MLB World Series MVP.

Odds for World Series MVP are released before the playoffs get underway. 

World Series MVP has been awarded at the end of each Fall Classic since 1955. On all but one occasion, it has gone to a player on the winning team. 

What is World Series Live Betting

World Series live betting is when a bettor places a wager on a game once it has got underway. Moneyline, run line, and totals are available for World Series live betting, along with markets on which team will score the next run and whether a run will be scored in the next inning.

Live betting odds are updated throughout the game. Prices can fluctuate dramatically depending on how the action unfolds.

Can I Bet on the World Series in Alberta?

It is not currently possible to bet on the World Series in Alberta with BetMGM. 

At the Canadian Gaming Summit in June 2024, Alberta Minister of Service and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally confirmed the province will introduce an open gambling market at some point in the future, however. BetMGM could be available in Alberta as soon as November. 

Alberta sports betting regulations are fluid. It has been reported that Wild Rose Country will follow an online gambling model similar to Ontario.