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Author: Luke Hovhanesian
Mar 26, 2024 10:00 AM
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MLB Betting Stats and Trends
The return of Major League Baseball signals the unveiling of our analysis on Opening Day betting trends.
We've meticulously curated data spanning 25 seasons, shedding light on which teams historically excel in their inaugural games of the season:
| Team |
WINS |
LOSSES |
Profitability |
OVERs |
UNDERs |
PUSHES |
| Baltimore |
18 |
7 |
+$1491.33 |
12 |
13 |
0 |
| NY Mets |
17 |
8 |
+$672.48 |
13 |
11 |
1 |
| Seattle |
16 |
9 |
+$669.72 |
9 |
15 |
1 |
| Detroit |
15 |
10 |
+$603.98 |
12 |
11 |
2 |
| Colorado |
14 |
11 |
+$601.48 |
18 |
6 |
1 |
| Toronto |
15 |
10 |
+$575.67 |
11 |
12 |
2 |
| LA Dodgers |
18 |
8 |
+$485.25 |
14 |
11 |
1 |
| Tampa Bay |
14 |
11 |
+$419.25 |
14 |
11 |
0 |
| Milwaukee |
13 |
12 |
+$370.21 |
15 |
8 |
2 |
| Pittsburgh |
12 |
13 |
+$258.35 |
11 |
12 |
2 |
| Houston |
15 |
10 |
+$220.89 |
11 |
13 |
1 |
| San Francisco |
13 |
12 |
+$129.34 |
12 |
11 |
2 |
| Chi Cubs |
13 |
12 |
+$57.99 |
10 |
12 |
3 |
| Chi White Sox |
13 |
12 |
+$53.91 |
14 |
10 |
1 |
| Arizona |
13 |
12 |
-$63.19 |
17 |
7 |
1 |
| St. Louis |
13 |
12 |
-$71.5 |
15 |
9 |
1 |
| Washington |
12 |
13 |
-$245.79 |
12 |
12 |
1 |
| Atlanta |
12 |
13 |
-$249.6 |
13 |
11 |
1 |
| Philadelphia |
12 |
13 |
-$353.9 |
18 |
7 |
0 |
| NY Yankees |
13 |
12 |
-$453.21 |
16 |
9 |
0 |
| Minnesota |
11 |
14 |
-$465.81 |
9 |
15 |
1 |
| LA Angels |
11 |
14 |
-$482.26 |
8 |
17 |
0 |
| Cincinnati |
10 |
15 |
-$500.84 |
12 |
11 |
2 |
| Boston |
11 |
14 |
-$551.51 |
15 |
9 |
1 |
| Kansas City |
9 |
16 |
-$562.65 |
9 |
13 |
3 |
| Oakland |
9 |
16 |
-$679.6 |
13 |
10 |
2 |
| Miami |
9 |
16 |
-$728.44 |
17 |
8 |
0 |
| Texas |
9 |
16 |
-$831.55 |
13 |
10 |
2 |
| San Diego |
9 |
17 |
-$878.57 |
13 |
12 |
1 |
| Cleveland |
8 |
17 |
-$915.35 |
11 |
13 |
1 |
Best Team To Back on Opening Day
The Baltimore Orioles sure know how to kick off the baseball season with a bang.
The Orioles embody the spirit of hope that comes with the first game of the year.
Despite not making it to the playoffs often in the last 25 years, they've consistently given their fans something to cheer about at the beginning of each season.
With an impressive 18 wins and raking in +$1,491.33, Baltimore has been the top dog on Opening Day.
Their opening game against the Angels at Camden Yards this year should be a close one meaning their odds should be great for punters.
Who to Avoid on Opening Day
Steer Clear of the Cleveland Guardians on Opening Day.
While the Orioles shine, the Cleveland Guardians have had a rough time on MLB's opening day.
Since '99, they've only won 8 out of 25 games, leaving them in the red with -$915.35.
But things might change for the Guardians in 2024 as they head to Oakland to face the Athletics.
Despite the Guardians' struggles on Opening Day, Oakland are not doing much better overall, which could give Cleveland a chance to start the season on the right foot.
