Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States, affectionately known as the American ball game. But thanks to the profile of Major League Baseball (MLB), people tune into baseball from all around the world, cheering on their favourite teams and players.

At Stake's online sportsbook, you can bet on every MLB fixture and games from Japan’s National League, American League, and the Nippon Professional Baseball League.

The beauty of betting on baseball lies in the fact that there are so many different bets you can place, including a straight-up moneyline, runline, and a number of proposition bets to keep things interesting throughout the baseball season.

As a baseball fan, you can tune into live action from your favourite leagues throughout the season while placing a number of bets to profit from your selections.

Discover the different ways you can study the baseball odds and bet at Stake, as well as some strategies for making profitable selections in your local currency and various cryptocurrencies.

Learn more about deposit and withdrawal methods for betting, with our online payment methods guide at Stake.com.

Baseball Leagues

At Stake.com, you will find betting options for all the major baseball leagues from around the world, including:

Major League Baseball (MLB)

Undoubtedly the number one baseball league, the MLB is America’s showcase competition. MLB is home to teams like the Yankees, Astros, Cubs, and Red Sox, and it’s where the best players in the world strut their stuff.

The MLB is split into the National League and the American League, as teams from North America compete to become the world champions at the end of the season. The MLB season culminates in the annual World Series, the biggest competition in world baseball, and Stake.com is the perfect place to prepare your World Series betting slip.

We offer a wide range of betting options and markets on Stake Sportsbook, from Moneyline bets to At-Bats. Check out our blog to learn more about specific bet types.

Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB)

Baseball is huge in Japan, and the Nippon Professional Baseball League is the country’s answer to the MLB. Locally known as Poru Yakyu, you can bet on the Yomiuri Giants, Hanshin Tigers, and Fukuoka Hawks, as well as other internationally-renowned sides.

You can place wagers on all NPB fixtures at Stake.com, enabling you to broaden your baseball horizons further than the exceptionally popular MLB.

The World Baseball Classic

Although international baseball isn’t as renowned as it might be, you can still tune in and bet on The World Baseball Classic, which is baseball’s answer to the soccer world cup. Japan has the most titles, while the likes of the USA, Cuba, South Korea, and the Dominican Republic typically give a good account of themselves at the international showpiece.

If you’re a fan of international baseball, prepare your betting slip in anticipation of the next World Baseball Classic in 2026 at Stake.com.

How to Bet on Baseball - Baseball Odds and Markets

As is the case with sports betting in general, there are lots of different baseball odds and types of markets that you can place on baseball, from simple moneyline bets to more complex propositions. Discover the different types of baseball bets you can place at Stake.com, or learn more about how to bet on baseball with our guide.

Moneyline

In baseball, as in every sport, the moneyline is the most straightforward bet you can place. In a moneyline bet, your only job is to pick the winner of a specific fixture.

It doesn’t matter how many runs are scored or who scores the runs; you’re only concerned with placing a bet on who you think will be the winning team. As such, money line bets are a great choice for beginner baseball bettors.

Read our moneyline betting guide to learn more.

Runs

Another popular baseball bet is placing a wager on how many runs you think will be scored in a match. The sportsbook sets a total line – perhaps at 7.5 runs – and your job is to decide whether more or fewer runs than the line will be scored in the game.

You can also place what is called a runline bet in baseball. Here, the sportsbook provides the underdog with a head start (often +1.5) and the favourite with a handicap (-1.5). This is a way of levelling the playing field and is a good bet to place when there’s a clear favourite taking the field.

Hits

Fundamentally, baseball is a game of hits and misses. So, you can place a bet on how many hits you think will be made in an upcoming fixture, which is another great way to mix things up when it comes to building betting on baseball odds at Stake.com.

Player props

One of the most popular betting options with baseball fans is player props, which are bets that aren’t tied directly to the outcome of the fixture and are concerned with a specific player’s performance. Baseball player prop bets can include:

Over/under home runs by a player
Number of strikeouts by a pitcher
Over/under hits by a player
Over/under RBIs by a player
The total number of runs a player will record
The total number of stolen bases a player will record

To learn more about proposition betting, read our prop betting guide.

Innings specific bets

Of course, as a game of multiple innings, there are ample opportunities to bet on baseball in segments. For instance, you might have a feeling that very few runs will be scored in the first inning before studying the baseball odds accordingly.

At Stake.com, we have all metaphorical bases covered when it comes to inning-specific bets in baseball, including:

Will either team score in the first inning?
Which team will end the match with the highest-scoring inning?
Which team will lead after the second inning?
The total number of runs to be scored in a specific inning.

Betting Tips & Strategies for Studying Baseball Odds Successfully

Betting on baseball at Stake.com can be extremely rewarding, but it’s helpful to adopt a strategy to help you identify value when it comes to making your selections. Here are some tips that will help you get started with a baseball betting strategy at Stake:

Dive into baseball statistics: Statistics matter in baseball, and reviewing a team’s performance and form is a great way to identify betting slip value. You should look at how a team typically performs against a certain opponent and how well players perform in each inning before placing your bets. You should also research aspects such as the starting pitcher, as these can have an impact on baseball odds.
Check for player injuries: As they do in every sport, injuries can impact a team’s chances of success on the baseball field. For instance, if a team’s star elite pitcher is out with an injury, it could be a good opportunity to back the opposition.
Consider the weather: Wind plays a hugely important role in the outcome of a baseball game, specifically affecting totals bets. So, always check the wind and consider the general conditions before placing your bets.
Get involved in live betting: Given the length of baseball games and the fact that teams often perform at different standards in each inning, live betting is a great option to consider in baseball, as you can make selections based on how the action is unfolding in real-time. Learn more about the differences between live betting vs. pre-match betting and how to devise the best betting strategy to win at Stake.
Boost your odds with multi-bets: Use our 'Bet Builder' function to place same game multi bets and place multiple selections on the single betting slip. Learn more with our same game multi betting guide.

So whether you're a baseball fanatic, or a casual sports betting fan, you can be sure that Stake.com has the best baseball odds, as well as betting tips and tricks which are provided on a daily basis.

Learn more with our ultimate guide to sports betting and get all the knowledge you need to place your bets!