A comprehensive guide to betting on the World Series
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The World Series is the pinnacle of Major League Baseball, an event that captures the attention of fans and gamblers.
This guide will help you understand the basics of sports betting, specifically for the World Series, from the types of bets available to tips on making informed wagers.
Odds represent the bookmakers' assessment of the likelihood of a particular outcome. In the context of the World Series, odds are typically provided for various types of bets, such as money line bets on individual games, run line bets, over/under bets and prop bets.
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These odds reflect the sportsbook's assessment of the chances of each possible outcome, and they help bettors make informed decisions about where to place their wagers. This makes it essential to know how to read and interpret odds while making informed bets.
DraftKings offers a range of betting options for the World Series, allowing you to add an extra layer of excitement to this iconic baseball championship. Some common betting types you can explore are:
1. Moneyline bets: Allowing you to bet on the outright winner of a single game or the series.
2. Run Line bets: Similar to the point spread in other sports, where you bet on a team to win by a certain number of runs.
3. Over/Under bets: Predicting whether the total runs scored in a game will be over or under a specified number.
In 2003, the World Series title was claimed by the Miami Marlins, but they were operating under the name "Florida Marlins" at the time. (Bob Rosato/MLB via Getty Images)
An overall view captures Tropicana Field's ambiance during the inaugural match of