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Why under is a smarter play went wagering MLB win totals

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Sportsbooks are offering futures and regular-season win totals earlier than ever. They benefit from publicity, and tourists backing their favorite teams when visiting for special events.

If you’re tempted to take some shots at Major League Baseball win totals because of all the recent headlines, this is a good time to review fundamentals.

First, you need to be aware of “hidden vigorish” on Over bets. Many stores offer the standard 11/10 on win totals (risk $11 to win $10, or anything in that ratio). But, they’re not offering a “fair” allotment of victories.