The 96th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game is scheduled to take place Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. For those interested in wagering on the event, the New York Post has provided a guide to betting strategies, odds, and sportsbooks.
The Midsummer Classic will feature stars from the American and National Leagues, with the game set to air on FOX at 8 p.m. ET. The host Philadelphia Phillies have six All-Star representatives on the National League squad, including Kyle Schwarber. Mike Trout is set to start in the American League outfield for his 12th All-Star Game appearance. Despite the absence of notable players like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, the rosters include 11 players under the age of 25 and four rookies, indicating a trend toward a younger league.
Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers and John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays will manage the respective leagues' squads.
Betting Odds and Trends
While baseball betting typically focuses on moneylines, betting on the All-Star Game requires a different approach due to limited playing time for starters and pitchers. The National League is slightly favored in this matchup, with Christopher Sanchez of the Phillies on the mound. The American League will counter with Dylan Cease. Given the quality of pitching expected, betting the 'under' on the total runs has been a popular strategy, as it has proven successful in six of the last eight All-Star Games.
Historically, the National League has won two of the last three All-Star Games, while the American League dominated the series with nine consecutive wins from 2013 to 2022.
Odds as of July 14, via BetMGM Sportsbook, show the AL at +1.5 with odds of -185 and the NL at +1.5 with odds of +150. The moneyline favors the NL at -130, with the AL at +110. The over/under for total runs is set at 8, with the over at -115 and the under at -105.
Prop Bets and Wagering Options
Prop betting offers wagers on specific events within the game, rather than the overall outcome. Player prop bets allow for diversified wagers focused on individual performances. Common player props include over/under on hits, runs, RBIs, and strikeouts, as well as bets on whether a player will hit a home run. There are also game prop markets available, such as betting on extra innings or a no-run first inning.
Team props can include wagers on which team will score first, if a run will be scored in the first inning, the total combined hits, runs, and errors, the first team to reach three runs, or the total runs for a specific team.
Sportsbook Promotions
New users looking to place bets on the All-Star Game can find various welcome bonuses and promotions offered by sportsbooks. The Post provides a guide to these offers, encouraging readers to click on provided links to sign up for accounts. The growing number of prediction market options also presents additional opportunities for trading on the All-Star Game.