Only a small percentage of bets are placed on the point spread in baseball, unlike in football and basketball. It’s possible to place a wager on a prop or run line, but they aren’t as popular. Bettors will need to choose the winner, not who covers, as a result.
You may wager on either the favorite (the team that is predicted to win) or the underdog (the team that is not expected to win). Make sure you understand that if you bet on a favorite, you’ll get back less money than you bet, however, if you bet on an underdog, you’ll get back more money than you spent.