MLB offers one of the most analytically rich betting landscapes in professional sports. With a 162-game regular season running from late March through early October — followed by a month-long postseason — the sheer volume of games creates deep, liquid markets across moneylines, run lines, totals, and player props. Unlike football or basketball, baseball's low-scoring nature and binary pitching matchups mean that small edges compound over a large sample size. The prevalence of plus-money underdogs that win roughly 40-44% of the time makes moneyline betting particularly interesting, as bettors can sustain long losing streaks and still turn a profit with disciplined bankroll management.

Vigorish on MLB moneylines tends to be tighter than in many other sports, largely because the market is mature and heavily modeled. Standard moneyline vig typically falls in the 2-4% range at competitive sportsbooks, though this can widen on lopsided matchups where one side is a heavy favorite (-200 or beyond). Run line margins — baseball's equivalent of a point spread, fixed at 1.5 runs — often carry slightly more juice because the market is less efficient there. Totals generally sit somewhere in between. Books that consistently post tight MLB margins signal confidence in their pricing models and a willingness to compete for sharp action.

Odds tend to be most competitive during the heart of the regular season, roughly May through August, when betting volume peaks and books sharpen their lines through market competition. Early-season games can present wider margins as sportsbooks hedge against roster uncertainty, bullpen roles still being defined, and cold-weather variables. Weather remains a persistent factor throughout the season — wind direction at Wrigley Field, humidity in Houston, and rain delays all influence totals significantly. Starting pitcher identity is the single largest variable in MLB odds-setting, and late scratches can move a line by 30 cents or more. Platoon splits, bullpen fatigue in the second game of doubleheaders, and travel schedules during long road trips are additional edges that informed bettors exploit regularly.

Analysis updated September 6, 2026. Odds data above refreshes hourly.

Colorado Rockies @ New York Yankees

Thu, Sep 10, 11:10 PM

Best moneyline price: New York Yankees +248 at LowVig.ag; Colorado Rockies -265 at Pinnacle.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: +248 +225
away h2h Pinnacle: -265 -310
home spreads BetAnything: +125 (+1.5) +105
away spreads Pinnacle: -125 (-1.5) -145
over totals Caesars: +105 (+8.5) -106
under totals Pinnacle: -113 (+8.5) -125
home spreads MyBookie.ag: -130 (+2.5) -145
away spreads MyBookie.ag: +111 (-2.5) +105
home spreads ReBet: -110 (+2) -121
away spreads betPARX: +100 (-2) -110
over totals betPARX: -127 (+8) -127
under totals betPARX: -112 (+8) -112

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox

Thu, Sep 10, 11:41 PM

Best moneyline price: Chicago White Sox -110 at ReBet; Pittsburgh Pirates +106 at BetOnline.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h ReBet: -110 -122
away h2h BetOnline.ag: +106 -110
home spreads MyBookie.ag: -193 (+1.5) -205
away spreads FanDuel: +168 (-1.5) +150
over totals Pinnacle: -109 (+7.5) -125
under totals LowVig.ag: +101 (+7.5) -107
home spreads Bovada: +190 (-1.5) +163
away spreads BetRivers: -200 (+1.5) -230
over totals DraftKings: -102 (+8) -112
under totals DraftKings: -118 (+8) -127

Colorado Rockies @ Detroit Tigers

Fri, Sep 11, 10:41 PM

Best moneyline price: Detroit Tigers +158 at FanDuel; Colorado Rockies -170 at BetOnline.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h FanDuel: +158 +145
away h2h BetOnline.ag: -170 -192
home spreads MyBookie.ag: -134 (+1.5) -160
away spreads Bovada: +130 (-1.5) +114
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+8) -115
under totals FanDuel: -105 (+8) -115
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +105 (+8.5) +100
under totals 888sport: -125 (+8.5) -130

Los Angeles Angels @ Washington Nationals

Fri, Sep 11, 10:46 PM

Best moneyline price: Washington Nationals +132 at FanDuel; Los Angeles Angels -145 at BetOnline.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h FanDuel: +132 +125
away h2h BetOnline.ag: -145 -161
home spreads 888sport: -161 (+1.5) -175
away spreads Bovada: +140 (-1.5) +130
over totals LowVig.ag: -113 (+8) -118
under totals LowVig.ag: -102 (+8) -114
over totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +105 (+8.5) +100
under totals Hard Rock Bet: -120 (+8.5) -125

New York Mets @ New York Yankees

Fri, Sep 11, 11:06 PM

Best moneyline price: New York Yankees +120 at LowVig.ag; New York Mets -132 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: +120 +105
away h2h LowVig.ag: -132 -145
home spreads Hard Rock Bet: -180 (+1.5) -200
away spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +165 (-1.5) +145
over totals LowVig.ag: +103 (+8) -115
under totals Bovada: -105 (+8) -122
over totals DraftKings: -118 (+7.5) -135
under totals 888sport: +105 (+7.5) -102

Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays

Fri, Sep 11, 11:08 PM

Best moneyline price: Toronto Blue Jays +109 at LowVig.ag; Baltimore Orioles -120 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: +109 +100
away h2h FanDuel: -120 -135
home spreads Bovada: +175 (-1.5) +165
away spreads BetMGM: -200 (+1.5) -215
over totals FanDuel: -104 (+8.5) -117
under totals LowVig.ag: -102 (+8.5) -118
home spreads Hard Rock Bet: -195 (+1.5) -210
away spreads DraftKings: +169 (-1.5) +155

Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox

Fri, Sep 11, 11:11 PM

Best moneyline price: Boston Red Sox -190 at BetMGM; Kansas City Royals +175 at BetOnline.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h BetMGM: -190 -213
away h2h BetOnline.ag: +175 +150
home spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +115 (-1.5) -103
away spreads Fanatics: -125 (+1.5) -140
over totals LowVig.ag: -109 (+8.5) -118
under totals FanDuel: -105 (+8.5) -115

Houston Astros @ Tampa Bay Rays

Fri, Sep 11, 11:11 PM

Best moneyline price: Tampa Bay Rays +147 at LowVig.ag; Houston Astros -163 at LowVig.ag.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: +147 +130
away h2h LowVig.ag: -163 -188
home spreads MyBookie.ag: -144 (+1.5) -165
away spreads Bovada: +130 (-1.5) +120
over totals LowVig.ag: -113 (+7.5) -125
under totals 888sport: +100 (+7.5) -111

Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves

Fri, Sep 11, 11:16 PM

Best moneyline price: Atlanta Braves -170 at LowVig.ag; Philadelphia Phillies +154 at FanDuel.

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h LowVig.ag: -170 -195
away h2h FanDuel: +154 +135
home spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +125 (-1.5) +115
away spreads FanDuel: -140 (+1.5) -155
over totals LowVig.ag: -107 (+7.5) -120
under totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -105 (+7.5) -110

Cincinnati Reds @ Milwaukee Brewers

Fri, Sep 11, 11:46 PM

Best moneyline price: Milwaukee Brewers +158 at FanDuel; Cincinnati Reds -185 at theScore Bet (ESPN Bet).

SideMarketBest LineWorst
home h2h FanDuel: +158 +145
away h2h theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): -185 -205
home spreads ReBet: -137 (+1.5) -160
away spreads theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +130 (-1.5) +107
over totals FanDuel: -122 (+7.5) -125
under totals theScore Bet (ESPN Bet): +105 (+7.5) +100
over totals Fanatics: -105 (+8) -114
under totals DraftKings: -107 (+8) -116

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best MLB lines today?

The table below shows which sportsbook has the best available price on each side of every upcoming MLB event. Line shopping across multiple books can save you 1–3% per bet compared to sticking with a single sportsbook.

Why does MLB have unique vig patterns?

MLB betting revolves around the moneyline rather than point spreads (though run lines exist). This means vig varies significantly based on the matchup — a game between evenly matched teams will have much tighter vig than a heavy favorite vs underdog scenario.

When is MLB season?

MLB runs from late March through October, with the World Series typically ending in late October or early November. Spring training games begin in February but rarely appear on most sportsbooks. The long 162-game season means consistent odds availability for six months.

Which MLB market type offers the best value?

For MLB, moneylines on close matchups (both teams near even) tend to have the best vig. Run line (±1.5) vig is typically higher because it's a less liquid market. Totals vary based on the game but are generally competitive at sharp books.

Are there reduced-juice options for MLB?

Yes. Reduced-juice books like BetAnySports and LowVig.ag consistently price MLB below the -110 standard. Bet105 prices -105 across every sport including MLB, for a market hold of roughly 2.4% — advertised book-wide pricing that would place it in the most-efficient tier, though it is not yet part of our measured feed.

What is vig (vigorish) in sports betting?

Vig — short for vigorish, also called juice or overround — is the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. It's the difference between the true probability of an outcome and what the odds imply. Lower vig means you keep more of your winnings on every bet. For example, a standard -110/-110 line has about 4.76% vig.

How often is this data updated?

We pull fresh odds from The Odds API three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds. The timestamp at the top of the page shows the most recent refresh.

How is the vig grade calculated?

Each sportsbook is graded on average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing, A (2–3%) very competitive, B+ (3–4%) above average, B (4–5%) the industry standard, C+ (5–6%) slightly below average, C (6–7%) below average, D (7–8%) high vig, D− (8–10%) very high, F (10%+) predatory.

Why does lower vig matter for bettors?

Lower vig directly impacts your long-term returns. A bettor placing $1,000 per week at a book with 4% vig loses roughly $40/week to the house edge. At 2% vig, that drops to $20/week — a $1,040 difference over a year. For serious bettors, shopping for lower vig is one of the most reliable ways to improve profitability.

What sportsbooks do you track?

We track both regulated US sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars) and offshore books (Bovada, BetOnline, MyBookie, BetUS, LowVig.ag, BetAnything). Data comes from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed sources.

How We Calculate These Numbers

Data Source
All odds on this page come from The Odds API, which aggregates real-time lines from licensed US and offshore sportsbooks. We track moneyline, spread, and totals markets across every sport with active betting lines.
Update Frequency
We pull a fresh snapshot of every tracked market three times per day — at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM UTC. Each snapshot captures the latest lines from every sportsbook that has posted odds for a given event. The timestamp at the top of each page tells you exactly when the data was last refreshed.
Vig Calculation
Vig (short for vigorish, also called juice or overround) measures the margin a sportsbook builds into its odds. We calculate it by converting the odds on each side of a market to implied probabilities, summing those probabilities, and subtracting 100%. For example, a market priced at -110/-110 implies 52.38% on each side — a total of 104.76%, meaning a vig of 4.76%. Lower vig means better value for bettors because you keep more of your winnings.
Per-Market Breakdown
We compute vig separately for each market type: moneyline (h2h), point spreads, and totals (over/under). The "average vig" shown for each sportsbook is the mean across all market types weighted by the number of events sampled in each market.
Grading Scale
Every sportsbook receives a letter grade based on its average vig: A+ (under 2%) is exchange-level pricing. A (2–3%) is very competitive. B+ (3–4%) is above average. B (4–5%) is the industry standard — a -110/-110 line is 4.76%. C+ (5–6%) is slightly below average. C (6–7%) is below average. D (7–8%) is high vig. D− (8–10%) is very high vig. F (10%+) is predatory pricing. See the full Vig Index Methodology for formulas, worked examples, and known limitations.
Trend Tracking
We store daily snapshots for 30 days, allowing us to show 24-hour and 7-day vig trends. A downward trend (improving) means sportsbooks are tightening their lines — often in response to increased competition or higher betting volume as a season heats up.