Check Out the Major League Baseball Betting Options in the Sportsbook

Now that the 2011 Major League Baseball season is officially underway, BetOnline is offering numerous ways for baseball betting fans to cash in throughout the season. Betting on baseball requires a lot of patience throughout the long season and an intricate knowledge of the game. Start the season off right by checking out all the wagering options available in our Sportsbook.

Total R+H+E

Apart from the essential run line and money line bets that baseball fans love, test your true baseball knowledge by gambling on the R+H+E. A total combination of the number of runs, hits and errors made in each game, this wagering option offers Over and Under bets on the total for each game.

To win in this category, the baseball bettor must analyze the strength of the bats on both teams as well as the strength (or weakness) of the defenses, making for a complex yet rewarding wager.

Alternate Run Lines

To spice up your baseball betting by doing more than just regular run line wagers, check the alternate run lines. Betting on these alternate lines is tricky because the favorite essentially becomes the underdog.

In cases where baseball bettors like the original underdog, betting the alternate line gives a much larger payout, as the original underdog takes the line as the favorite in the alternate line.

Likewise, the original favorite will pay out less in the alternate line as the underdog than it would in the regular run line. Just a way to keep baseball fans on their toes! This bet comes with higher risks, but offers more winnings.

1st 5 Inning

For those that get a bit sleepy before the seventh inning stretch, BetOnline offers wagers on the first five innings. With run lines, money lines and Over/Under totals exactly as in the regular game betting, this bet is ideal for those teams that show habits of stable play under the bullpen takes over.

When choosing a team based upon the stats of the starting pitcher, betting the 1st 5 Inning is a good choice.

Score 1st

Betting the money line on which team will score first is a great way to start each MLB game. Strategies regarding the starting pitcher and the batting line up all come into play when placing a Score 1st bet.

Alternate Run Line 2

This type of wager is best used when one team has a strong advantage in the matchup. In this bet, baseball bettors can lay 2.5 runs to the favorite to win big. By betting on the bigger spread, the bigger pay-out awaits.

With seven months of pure baseball ahead, take advantage of the many betting options at BetOnline for a winning 2011 season!