How to Bet on Baseball

Baseball is undoubtedly most popular in the United States of America. But outside the USA, the game of baseball also has a large following. Countries like Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Japan, and South Korea all have professional baseball leagues. It’s estimated that baseball has over 500 million fans worldwide!

That’s why, at Parimatch, we ensure we’ve got all the baseball betting options you could ever dream of. Bet on powerful hitters to overcome speedy pitchers. Count batting averages and play statistics, betting on moneyline wagers and totals. Learn the lingo and use Yogisms like: “It’s déjà vu all over again”.

Baseball is popular not just for the excitement on the pitch, but also for the skills involved in using statistics to make promising bets. If you like to do your research before you place wagers, baseball is a great sport for you.

At Parimatch, we believe that a broad range of baseball bets should be available at all times. If you want in on the action, head to our official Parimatch website to use our intuitive browser-optimized platform, or download out state-of-the-art sports betting app for Android and iOS smartphones. Both platforms give unprecedented access to the broadest catalog of baseball bets in all of Africa!

First, get a handle on baseball odds and betting strategies with this handy guide.

How to Read Baseball Odds on Parimatch

If you want to know how to bet on baseball, you must learn to read baseball betting odds. Odds enable you to build a betting strategy around baseball games. By understanding how baseball odds work, you can get an idea of the probability that certain events will occur. This will help you to understand the key question: “How does baseball betting work?”

For those who do their research, baseball statistics will also indicate where you should place your bets. These aren’t hard and fast rules, but armed with a little research, you’ll have no trouble getting to grips with reading baseball odds on the Parimatch platform.

1X2 and Winner Bets in Baseball

If you’re looking to place a simple bet on the winner of a baseball match, this is straightforward using the Parimatch platform.

Take the example of this game below between Washington Nationals and St.Louis Cardinals:

If you bet on the Washington Nationals to win on a “Winner” (moneyline) bet, your baseball odds would be 1.66. This shows that the Washington Nationals are the favorite to win, as you win less if they win. If you placed a bet 10,000 TZS for the Washington Nationals to win, you’d get paid out 16,600 TZS.

If you bet on 1X2 bets, this includes a draw. A far less likely outcome, the odds for draws are usually much higher. In this scenario, if you bet on a draw for 10,000 TZS, you’d win 78,000 TZS on 7.80 odds.

How to Place Handicap Bets on Baseball

Handicap bets help to rebalance the advantages of the favorite. By giving the favorite a handicapped score, this type of betting requires you to pick the right winner, with the handicap taken into account.

Take a look at the example below:

Innings 1 to 5 — handicap

Washington Nationals (-1.5)	2.85
St. Louis Cardinals (+1.5)	1.35

These odds are for innings 1 to 5 of the game. In the first line, the “(-1.5)” means the Washington Nationals have a handicap of 1.5 runs. In this circumstance, you’re betting that this team will beat the St. Louis Cardinals, even with 1.5 runs deducted from the final score by the end of the fifth innings. Vice versa, in the second line you see an option for betting on St. Louis Cardinals given an advantage of 1.5 runs. You will win if they win with this number added to their score.

In the first case, if you were to place 10,000 TZS on the 2.85 odds and your team wins, you’d get paid out 28,500 TZS. By handicap betting on the Cardinals with the same wager, you’d get paid 13,500 TZS if they win.

Totals Betting on Baseball Via Parimatch

Parimatch’s state-of-the-art betting platform has a wealth of totals bets on baseball. Sometimes known as ‘Unders/Overs’ bets, totals bets are super simple. You’re betting on whether the total runs during a certain period are over or under the bookmaker’s score.

1st inning — total:

Under 2.5

1.08

Over 2.5

6:00

Innings 1 to 5 — total:

Under 2.5	2.70		Over 2.5	1:40
Under 3	2.33		Over 3	1.52
Under 3.5	1.92		Over 3.5	1.76
Under 4	1.68		Over 4	2.02

As you can see from the screenshot of the Parimatch betting platform, the bookie gives a range of scores for you to be over or under. Take the first line, for example. Here you’d bet on whether the total number of runs for both teams is under or over 2.5 by the end of the first inning.

Judging by the odds, it would appear that it is unlikely that the total runs will breach the 2.5 mark. This is why the odds are 6.00 compared to 1.08 for under 2.5. If you were to bet 10,000 TZS on more than 2.5 runs in the first inning, and the total runs equaled 3, you’d get paid 60,000 TZS.

Live Baseball Betting Explained

Pre-match betting lets you place a bet before the game commences. Live baseball betting is a little more exciting, as bets are placed throughout the game depending on the action. On the edge of your seat, numb with anticipation, live betting allows you to lay down wagers as a home run is being scored.

If you’d like to bet on baseball while the ball is in play, live betting may be just what you need.

Now, what is the difference between pre-match and live betting odds in baseball?

Pre-match betting is often considered to be the safe way to bet. Using player backgrounds, team histories, and recent gameplay, baseball fans like to place wagers using point-cards and statistics.

The problem with pre-match betting is that it’s static. No matter what happens throughout the game, the odds stay the same. Conversely, live baseball betting odds change with the game’s actions.

Take this game between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals once again.

While the Washington Nationals are the favorite to win, the odds aren’t that far apart, so it could be a tight game. Now imagine that Jack Flaherty, St. Louis Cardinals’ best pitcher, dislocates his shoulder in the game. St Louis Cardinals have even more chance of losing.

If you’d placed a pre-match bet on Washington Nationals to win, you’re laughing. Now that St. Louis Cardinals are even more likely to lose, the Washington Nationals odds get worse for live bettors. They stay the same for pre-match bets.

However, say that St. Louis Cardinals won, despite the pitcher’s injury. If you had placed a pre-match bet on St. Louis Cardinals to win, your odds would still be 2.01. A 10,000 TZS pre-match bet would return 20,100 TZS.

If you’d been betting on the game live, the odds would likely have changed when the injury occurred. Say the odds went from 2.01 to 5.60. Pre-match bets for 10,000 TZS would still only fetch 20,100 TZS for a Cardinals win, whereas live bets placed just after the injury would pay out 56,000 TZS on a 10,000 TZS bet.

How to Place a Bet on the Parimatch Sports Betting Platform

If you’d like to take advantage of the broadest spread of baseball bets in Africa, try the Parimatch sports betting platform. We’re offering all users top-notch customer service, combined with a robust state-of-the-art app, with access to an incredible catalog of baseball bets.

There’s a reason why we’re Tanzania’s number one sports betting app!

Wondering to yourself “How does baseball betting work on the Parimatch platform?” Here’s our simple-to-follow guide.

• If you already have a Parimatch account, you can log in by clicking “Sign In” in the top right corner. Otherwise, click “Sign Up” and enter your details to register. Here’s more on Parimatch account registration.
• Make sure you have the money deposited.
• Decide whether you want to place a pre-match baseball bet or a live baseball wager and select a respective tab.
• From the list of sports, select “Baseball”.
• Next, choose the country hosting the game you’d like to bet on.
• A menu will appear, giving you a choice of tournaments and leagues.
• Within tournaments, you can see all games available for betting.
• Select the game you want. You’ll see a list of all available odds.
• When you select the bet you’d like to place, the box will turn black. Your bets will appear in the betslip.
• Once you’ve placed all bets, click on the betslip to finalize your bets.
• In the betslip, you can place system or parlay bets if you are placing 2 or more wagers.
• Check all bets are correct and scroll down to click the “Place Bet” button to complete the process.

Parimatch’s Hot Tips on Baseball Betting

Baseball is known for fanatical sports betting. Those fans that really thrive on baseball use historical statistics to swat up on baseball teams. This helps to develop more solid strategies for placing successful baseball bets. This may have been easy when we were confined to pencil and paper and long lines at the bookmakers, however technology makes this much harder! It can be overwhelming.

So, how do you go about designing your own baseball betting strategy?

How to Create a Baseball Betting Strategy

Here are Parimatch’s top tips for developing a successful baseball betting strategy:

• Cut the Favorites

Don’t bet on big favorites. It’s a waste of time. Bookmakers know that the odds of the underdog winning are slim so you’ll rarely make a profit. When you see games, where big teams like the Dodgers or the Red Sox take on a tiny nobody, betting on the favorite, will not be profitable.

Instead, try to play the odds by betting on the underdog, while imposing a handicap on the favorite. By playing unders/overs odds, you can try to rebalance the advantage to your favor.

Alternatively, try betting on totals. Totals require you to guess the total runs of both teams. That way you’re betting on both to win, refocusing odds differently.

• Pair a Parlay

Coupling a parlay with various underdogs will increase the chance of higher winnings. Pick a strong favorite that’s pretty certain to win. Pair this in a parlay card with an underdog who has good odds. Pair the same favorite with a few different underdogs on different parlay cards each time. That way, if any of the underdogs win, the parlay pays out higher than a straight favorite.

• Know Which Way the Wind Blows

While it’s easy to curl up in your room studying batting averages, none of that matters on the day if there’s a gale blowing. The weather on the day of the event can have a huge impact on the team. This is usually due to wind as it can work against the ball and change its direction.

• How’s the Heat?

Some teams, like the Arizona Wildcats, train hard in the hot desert heat. When teams like the Yankees come up against them, the heat can often tire the team out. The also works the other way when teams used to sunnier climates have to brace frosty cold or high winds.

• Research the Umpires

While umpires are supposed to be impartial, they often display tendencies toward certain behaviors. Some can be overly lax, while some strict. Some may be quick to call the shots, while others favor certain punitive measures. Comparing an umpire’s style to certain players on the pitch will tell you who may trip up from poor behavior, and which team may be favored.

• Spread Your Bets

Statistics clearly show that spreading your bets works out to be more profitable with baseball betting. When you’re considering which game to place a wager on, why not divide this money to place multiple bets. Using system and parlay bets, you can increase the profitability of your possible return.

• Manage Your Money

For long-term baseball betting success, you don’t want to blow all your chips on one hand. A consistent, regulated strategy is often more profitable. Do this by taking the amount you’d like to bet and splitting it into smaller chunks.

Depending on how risky you feel, these chunks can be 2%, 3%, or 5%. If you had 2,000,000 TZS to bet and you were feeling cautious, you’d be betting 40,000 TZS on each round. If you were feeling a little more dangerous, you may bet up to 100,000 TZS per round.

A good guide to go by is to bet on 3%. If you started with 230,000 TZS, you’d be betting 6,900 TZS each time. You’ll stay disciplined this way, and get a better ROI over the long-term.

Want more ideas? Check out our guide to baseball betting strategies!

What To Pay Attention to When Betting on Baseball

If you’re placing wagers on baseball, make sure to keep an eye out for these key things ⁠— especially if you’re betting on live baseball.

• Baseball Pitcher Statistics

There are all types of statistics, including how the pitcher throws and has thrown in the past. Fans use these statistics to find pitchers that have a high Earned Run Average, and a low Field Independent Pitching score. Skill-Interactive Earned Run Average is another popular metric for pitchers, as is analyzing the Swinging Strike Rate and strikeout ability.

• Baseball Batting Average

Another popular statistic that influences the game is a player’s Batting Average. This is measured as BABIP.

• Watch for wOBA

This statistic hones in on a team’s true capability to gain single, double, triple, and home runs. This gives you a clearer idea of how a team works on the offensive.

• Look for Hand Splits

Some teams excel against teams with left-handed players whereas other teams crumble at the sight of them. Know which is which and seek out any teams with star players that shine against lefties.

• Judge Raw Power

Known as ISO, this is the measurement of the slugging percentage minus batting average. It shows a team’s raw power to both hit the ball and get runs.

• Consistent Performance

League tables and ratings can only show us so much. While a team may be hovering at the top of the tables, it could be the beginning of the season or they may be on a lucky streak. Many teams bounce up and down the ranks, without consistency. These can be live wires when it comes to baseball betting. Either look to back teams with consistent performance, so you can better estimate runs, or try to balance inconsistent teams using totals betting.

• Home/Away Warriors

Some players and teams really kill it when they’re away from home. Other players struggle. Some pitchers prefer their home mound, while others adapt fluidly. Knowing how a team falls can make a big difference if they go up against a strong team while away.

• Recent Events

Have any of your players recently returned from surgery or experienced an injury? If this is the case, it can significantly harm their performance on the day. When betting on baseball games, you need to take this into account. It can be difficult to determine these events if you’re pre-match betting, especially if a player breaks his arm the day before gameplay.

• Travel Distance

Not many fans take into account travel distance and time when considering basketball bets. Even if teams are traveling across the USA, they often need to take long bus journeys or cramped flights. This tires players out, which can leave them spent before they even get on the pitch.

• Practice and Routine

You’ll find that big teams tend to play in all seasons and both day and night conditions. Smaller teams may not have the time or resources to do this. In away games with darker pitches or different lighting, less experienced teams struggle.

• Historic Rivalries

Knowing which teams clash will help you to understand the pressure that players feel on the day. While teams may try to perform their best, often rival teams have similar strengths. In these cases, the score differences are likely to be tight and a win could go either way. If that’s the case, flip to betting on total runs to combine both teams’ scores.

• Ride the Wave

While there’s a long-term strategy to betting on consistent teams, there’s also the chance to capitalize on teams who are on a lucky streak. If you see an outlier closing in, polishing off a stream of games in a row, it’s worth betting on their luck. While these teams usually burn out eventually, it’s worth cashing in on the shooting star while it lasts!

An Extra Tip for Live Baseball Betting

Many fans forget about bullpens. This is especially poignant when betting live as it refers to a player’s substitutions. The WAR value of a player is determined by the number of extra wins that a team has obtained, that they would not have won without the player. If players are substituted, this value changes, and affects the teams odd overall.

Pros of the Parimatch Sports Betting App for Basketball Betting

Want access to global baseball betting directly from your smartphone? Of course, you do, it’s the 21st century!

Luckily, Parimatch’s dedicated team has developed a cutting-edge sports betting app with an intuitive interface and quick processing. Enabling easy access to real money baseball bets, our state-of-the-art app gives you the freedom to place baseball bets from the comfort of your own home. Here are some of the other advantages:

• Free to Sign Up

It’s simple to sign up to Parimatch and it doesn’t cost a single cent. Simply head over to our website to register for a free account. Click the “Sign Up” button in the top right-hand corner and enter your details for instant access to our innovative sports betting platform through your mobile device or desktop.

• Easy to Access

At Parimatch, we’re committed to making it simple for our users. That’s why our download process takes no time at all. Simply download the Parimatch betting app to your smartphone and you’ll have access to our broad spectrum of baseball bets directly from your fingertips. With easy mobile payment options, you’ll find it straightforward to deposit funds and get paid.

• Fast and Robust

Designed by our expert tech team, our cutting edge Android/iOS app provides a slick experience for users. Able to handle high traffic, the Parimatch sports betting app employs speedy processing techniques to ensure your betting experience never slows down or crashes.

• User-Friendly Interface

Crafted for simplicity, we believe our users shouldn’t have to experience any friction when placing bets on the Parimatch betting app. From the outset, our intuitive dashboard makes it easy to navigate the Parimatch betting platform. Designed with beginners in mind, our app is straightforward and clear, with a sleek, modern finish for next-generation online betting.

• Dual Language Betting Platform

Committed to providing our customers with the best service, we offer our betting app in two languages, both Swahili and English. This means you can enjoy global baseball bets in whichever tongue you’re most comfortable with. Our dedication to providing universal access to baseball bets from around the world is what makes us Tanzania’s top betting app.

• Diverse Array of Sports Bets from Around the World

Thanks to our umbrella of global baseball bets, you can access worldwide baseball wagers from your home in Africa. Our platform is designed to provide unprecedented access to as many international baseball leagues, cups, and tournaments. This ensures our users can use the Parimatch sports betting app as a one-stop-shop for all your baseball betting requirements.

• Wide Range of Sports Betting Strategies

If you’re a keen strategist, Parimatch is the place for you. Supporting out strategic users, we provide a plethora of betting strategies from which to choose. Our competitive odds enable you to select between totals, wins, handicaps, parlays, and more.

• Mix Bets for Multipliers

Our cutting-edge system enables users to mix their sports. While placing bets on baseball, you may fancy a tickle on tennis or a wager on hockey at the same time. If that’s the case, you can access parlay and system bet options if you’re placing two or more bets. That way you can increase your potential winnings!

• Responsive Customer Service

Priding ourselves on our customer commitment, we provide top-notch customer service all year round. This is why we allow our users to contact us by email or telephone 7 days a week. Not fast enough, jump on our live chat on the official Parimatch website. There’s always someone on hand to help!

To Sum Up

Betting on baseball has never been easier. If you want unheard-of-before access to the widest range of baseball games and betting strategies in Africa, visit Parimatch. Want to lay a wager on baseball today? It’s time for action!