If you want to become a baseball bookie, you will need to know everything you can about the sport, and the league that you will offer lines on. And when it comes to the MLB, there are a lot of wagers that your players can make, especially if we are talking about a team as popular as the Baltimore Orioles.
This is especially true with the playoff season, when we start to get a lot of action on futures bets, such as which team will win divisional awards, series winners, and of course, who will make it to the World Series. And the Baltimore Orioles are one step closer to their bid to win the top spot in the MLB with their latest win.
Baltimore Orioles Clinches Playoff Spot
The Baltimore Orioles have secured their place in the postseason, clinching a playoff spot on Tuesday with a win against the New York Yankees and a Minnesota Twins loss to the Miami Marlins. This marks the Orioles’ second consecutive playoff appearance, a feat they haven’t achieved since 1996-97. They are now the third American League team and sixth overall to confirm their October berth.
While the Orioles are still technically in contention for the American League East title, their chances are slim. They would need to sweep their current three-game series against the Yankees to prevent New York from clinching the division. The Yankees, who have already secured their own playoff spot, currently hold a five-game lead over Baltimore in the standings. When you are looking at strategies for betting on baseball, take a look at the stats and the rankings. This will give you an idea of which wagers you should be placing for each team you want to bet on.
How Far Will the Baltimore Orioles Go in the Postseason?
Given the circumstances, the Orioles are likely to enter the postseason as the AL’s top wild-card team. They entered Tuesday with a four-game lead over both the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals for this position, putting them in a favorable position to host a best-of-three Wild Card Series in the first round.
The Orioles are now setting their sights on their first World Series title since 1983. Last season, they ended a six-year playoff drought by winning the AL East but were subsequently swept by the eventual champion Texas Rangers in the American League Division Series. The team is currently riding an eight-game playoff losing streak, dating back to their sweep of the Detroit Tigers in the 2014 ALDS.
However, their return to the postseason can be attributed in large part to the stellar play of shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who leads the team in Wins Above Replacement and has established himself as one of baseball’s premier players. Henderson’s efforts may well earn him MVP Award consideration for the second consecutive year. Will his stellar performance be enough to lead the Orioles all the way to the end?
Wanting the Orioles to win the World Series and wanting to win money by betting on the Orioles are two different things. Check the best baseball sportsbooks for the best betting lines you can find. Remember, if you want to win in betting, look at the numbers and the stats, not just at your favorite teams. But who knows, if the Orioles can sustain their performance, we may just see them in the World Series this year. Or, you can always look for great prop bets on your favorite Orioles players. If the value is good, then go for it.
