Subscribe to our Free Email Newsletter The run line is a type of point spread bet in baseball. Instead of betting on which team will win the game, you bet on the margin of victory. One team is usually listed as a 1.5-run favorite. The other team is listed as a 1.5-run underdog, with corresponding odds attached to both MLB spreads. There are no such signposts when you’re a moneyline bettor. When wins and losses become less meaningful, you are forced to think in terms of win probability, ROI, and returns. But don’t be afraid: With a little experience, you’ll learn to calculate in your head. When you see a moneyline on a baseball game, you’ll be able to do a quick mental calculation on the implied odds and decide whether they match your expectation on the outcome. The Rays started last season on fire but cooled off, finishing second in the division before getting swept in the Wild Card Round. They lost Glasnow in the offseason, so more regression could be coming in 2024.