When betting on baseball, there are a few different ways that one can place a bet. A baseball fan can bet on the run line in baseball or they can bet on the money line. In order to bet on baseball games using the money line, a baseball fan must first open an Internet sports betting account. In order to open a sports betting account, you need to decide on which Internet sports betting site you want to place your wagers at.
After you have settled on a reputable sports betting site that you are comfortable with, you will need to provide personal information such as your name, address, email address, and telephone number so the sports betting site can identify you. Additionally, they need to know where to ship your winnings in the event you request a cash out. Upon setting up your Internet sports betting account, you should fund the account using a credit card, wire transfer, or through the use of an e-wallet.
Once your Internet baseball betting account has been set up and funded, you are ready to bet on the ball games. The first step in betting on baseball on the Internet is to review the line and decide which game you want to bet on. A baseball money line looks quite similar to the following sample baseball betting line:
Atlanta Braves +116
Derek Lowe (R)
Philadelphia Phillies -126
Jamie Moyer (L)
In this baseball match up, the Atlanta Braves are facing the Philadelphia Phillies. Right-hander Derek Lowe is on the mound for the Braves, while veteran lefty Jamie Moyer is the starting pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored in this baseball game.
The numbers after each team is the money line. The money line is reflective of the money that can be won or must be wagered. If the money line is positive, as it is for the Atlanta Braves, the number shows how much money will be won on a $100 if the Braves win and they are bet on. Should one bet on the Phillies, they would have to put up $126 to win $100.
In the money line, a negative number represents the money that needs to be wagered to win $100. Thus, the team that has the negative number listed after them is considered the favorite team. All money line bets are settled based on the actual final scores of their underlying games.