By betadmin A “Total Bases” bet is a type of wager in sports betting, specifically in baseball, where bettors predict the total number of bases that will be accumulated by all players in a game. In baseball, a base is earned when a player reaches a base safely after hitting the ball. There are four bases on a baseball diamond: first, second, third, and home plate.
When placing a Total Bases bet, the sportsbook will typically set a line, which is a predicted number of total bases that will be achieved in the game. Bettors can then choose to either “over” or “under” this set number.
– **Over**: If you bet the over, you are predicting that the total number of bases accumulated by both teams will be greater than the number set by the sportsbook.
– **Under**: If you bet the under, you are predicting that the total number of bases will be less than the number set by the sportsbook.
For example, if the sportsbook sets the total bases line at 27.5, and you think the game will be high-scoring with lots of hits, you might bet the over. If you expect a pitchers’ duel with fewer hits, you might bet the under.
It’s important to note that in this type of bet, only bases earned from hits are counted. stolen bases, walks, hit-by-pitches, or any other method of reaching base are not included in the total.