Established in 1901, the Baltimore Orioles stand as Maryland’s longest-running professional sports franchise. Orioles fans, along with loyalists to other Major League Baseball franchises, can now enjoy the opportunity to bet on MLB legally in Maryland.
Retail sports betting launched in Maryland in December 2021, and online sports betting launched in November 2022. Maryland’s legal sportsbooks offer betting opportunities on the Orioles on all regular-season games, as well as potential playoff contests.
Here’s what you need to know about betting on the Orioles in Maryland.
Where Can I Bet On The Orioles In Maryland?
At full strength, Maryland’s legal sports betting industry could emerge as having one of the most diverse lineups of sportsbook brands in the US. Maryland’s bill allows for up to 100 different licenses, including 60 licenses earmarked for online operations.
That massive number of available licenses could put small businesses in the mix to launch retail and online sports betting. Right now, five land-based casinos in Maryland are offering in-person betting. They are
- Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
- MGM National Harbor
- Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel
- Hollywood Casino Perryville
- Ocean Downs Casino
In addition to these locations, it seems possible that venues like Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium, and FedEx Field could open up retail sportsbooks.
Online sportsbooks will allow wagering on the Orioles from anywhere within the state. Sportsbooks tend to offer varying odds on a given game, and Maryland bettors can look forward to line shopping opportunities unmatched by any other state.
Online Sportsbooks In Maryland
While the Maryland sports betting scene is taking shape, Maryland Sharp projects that nearly every major sports betting brand will eventually appear in the state’s online wagering market. Bettors in Maryland can look forward to the following online sportsbooks, among others:
FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook leads the charge as the No. 1 online sportsbook in the US by market share. FanDuel Sportsbook is currently live in over a dozen states, and it is one of the most popular mobile sports betting platforms.
BetMGM Sportsbook
The BetMGM Maryland online app will offer a comprehensive array of betting markets on all sports, including the Orioles and all other MLB teams.
DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings is one of the first online sportsbooks to launch in Maryland. DraftKings has emerged as one of the most prominent online sports betting brands in the US over the past three years. With DraftKings MD, Maryland bettors will be treated to a comprehensive selection of sports and ways to bet.
Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the sports betting industry, and its brand familiarity can come with a sense of security. While that familiarity could allow Caesars Maryland to not work as hard as other sportsbooks to attract business, it still strives to provide great promotions and some of the most competitive odds to its customers.
Online Sportsbook Bonuses
The sports betting industry is a very competitive market, and sportsbooks offer special bonus offers to new users to help stand out among the competition. For example, when downloading the BetMGM Sportsbook app, new users can get up to $1,000 in first bet insurance. Use code: SHARP. Other offers include:
- DraftKings Sportsbook – $50 free bet (w/ $5 or higher deposit) + 20% deposit bonus up to $1,000
- BetMGM – First bet insurance up to $1,000 – Code: SHARP
- Caesars Sportsbook – Up to $1,100 in first bet insurance – Code: SHARPBETCZR
- BetRivers – 100% deposit bonus up to $250 – Code: SHARP250
- FanDuel Sportsbook – Bet $5, win $150 in site credits
Retail Sportsbooks
FanDuel Sportsbook at Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, MD 21076
Maryland Live! Casino has a partnership with FanDuel in place, and that agreement yielded a retail FanDuel Sportsbook on the Hanover-based property in December 2021. The FanDuel Sportsbook mobile app will also offer statewide online sports betting.
Once the app is downloaded, FanDuel Sportsbook MD will permit all bets from eligible players within the state. You don’t have to be a Maryland resident. You just have to be located in the state at the time of the bet.
BetMGM at MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
MGM Resorts owns MGM National Harbor Casino, and Maryland bettors can now utilize a BetMGM retail sportsbook at the casino.
BetMGM functions as the sports betting and online gaming arm of MGM Resorts, and bettors in several states are already familiar with the BetMGM brand. The Baltimore Ravens named BetMGM as an official gaming partner in May of 2021, marking another possible location for a land-based version of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Caesars Sportsbook at Horseshoe Baltimore Casino
1525 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Caesars Sportsbook has partnered with Horseshoe Baltimore Casino and opened a retail sportsbook. Caesars is one of the most recognizable sports betting brands out there, and the platform gives users plenty of regular odds boosts and rewards through Caesars Rewards.
TwinSpires Sportsbook at Ocean Downs Casino
10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
Ocean Downs has partnered with TwinSpires Sportsbook in Berlin. As a result, we can safely say that TwinSpires will be among the first mobile sportsbook apps to offer quality sports wagering action to Maryland residents.
Barstool Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Perryville
1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy, Perryville, MD 21903
Hollywood Casino Perryville has a partnership with Barstool Sportsbook and now has a retail sportsbook inside the casino. Barstool Sportsbook has also launched its online sportsbook in Maryland.
How MLB Betting Odds Are Calculated
Many domestic and international team sports offer moneyline, point spread, and totals betting lines on each game. The total number of possible bets on a given game often goes far beyond these three categories, but understanding how these betting staples work is crucial to a solid strategy.
When it comes to betting on MLB games, it’s important to understand how the odds work and how they are calculated. Let’s take a look at a July 7, 2021 game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles. The lines on that game presented at BetMGM looked like this:
| Point Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| Toronto Blue Jays | -1.5 (-130) | Over 11 (-105) | -200 |
| Baltimore Orioles | +1.5 (+105) | Under 11 (-115) | +165 |
How To Calculate An MLB Point Spread
Point spread betting is sometimes known as run line betting in baseball. Under either name, the bettor is tasked with picking which team will win when the point spread is added to the final score of the game.
In the above example, bettors can take the Orioles (+1.5) runs, or the Blue Jays (-1.5) runs. If the Blue Jays win by two or more runs, Toronto bettors win. If the Blue Jays win by one run, or the Orioles win outright, Baltimore bettors score the point spread victory.
Totals Bets
A totals bet asks the bettor to simply choose whether the total number of combined runs scored by both teams will end up over or under a posted number.
The totals bet for the Toronto-Baltimore tilt puts that number at 11 runs. If the final score is 7-6, the Over bet wins, as the total ended up at 13 runs. If the final score is 4-2, the Under bet wins, as the total ended up well below 11 runs. If the final score lands exactly on 11 runs, this is known as a push. In this scenario, both Over and Under bettors would get their initial wager back, but not any winnings.
Moneyline Bets
The moneyline allows you to wager on which team will win a game, with no point spread involved. Simply pick the straight-up winner, and your bet pays off at the odds posted on the moneyline if your team is victorious.
Calculating “+” American Odds
You’ll notice that all of the bets listed for the Blue Jays-Orioles game have an accompanying set of lines with either “+” or “-“ notations. Plus and minus signs in front of a line indicate that the odds are displayed in American style.
To calculate “+” American odds, you divide the odds by 100, then multiply that quotient by the amount bet to arrive at the potential profit amount.
For example, if you bet $50 on the Orioles to win on the moneyline, you would calculate the potential payout of that bet as $50*(165/100). That equation solves to $82.50.
A winning $50 bet on (+165) American odds returns $132.50 total to the bettor ($82.50 in profit plus the original $50 bet).
Calculating “-” American Odds
The wager above lists the Blue Jays at (-200) on the moneyline. To calculate a “-“ American odds line, you must divide 100 by the odds, then multiply that result by the amount of the bet.
A $50 bet at (-200) calculates as $50*(100/200), which solves down to $25. A $50 bet on (-200) odds, if the bet wins, returns $75 total to the bettor ($25 profit plus the original $50 bet).
Most sportsbooks will show your potential winnings before placing your bet, so be sure to review that before locking in your bet.
How Sportsbooks Determine Betting Odds
All sportsbooks employ oddsmakers that are tasked with setting the lines on each betting market. Modern-day oddsmakers rely heavily on computer algorithms to set odds, and each sportsbook operates with its own set of proprietary formulas.
Online sportsbooks generally list one day of MLB games at a time. The odds on a game can shift in the hours leading up to game time, especially if a major lineup change happens on either team.
For example, if an ace pitcher gets scratched from a scheduled start at the last minute, the line on an MLB game will change significantly.
Futures Odds
Futures bets allow you to wager on events that take longer than a single game. Examples of MLB futures bets include the World Series champion, American League champion, or the MVP from either league.
World Series futures bets are available at all times of the year at legal online sportsbooks. Bettors can now place their bets on who they believe will be the next World Series champion.
Keep in mind that these futures odds can fluctuate throughout the season. Instances such as winning streaks, cold streaks, injuries, suspensions, and trades can influence a team’s World Series odds.
How To Place Prop Bets
Prop bets involve betting on an event that happens within a game but isn’t directly connected with the final score. Prop bets for an MLB game can include wagers on one team’s score or a pitcher notching a certain number of strikeouts.
The World Series generates more betting interest than any other event on the MLB calendar. Prop bets on the World Series can include single-game props or prop bets on the entire series.
The most recent World Series offered a wide array of prop betting opportunities. Common options included lines on whether either team would score a run in the first inning or whether a collection of players from both teams would each end the game with two or more total bases.
Series prop bets can include wagering on how many games the series will go or how many home runs a player will hit in the series.
How To Bet On The Orioles In Maryland
Legal sports betting is rolling out in Maryland, and mobile sports betting launched in November of 2022. Let’s look at the steps required to register for an online sportsbook account, using BetMGM as an example:
- Finding the BetMGM app – The BetMGM mobile app is available for both Android and Apple iOS devices. Android users can find the BetMGM Sportsbook app at the Google Play store, while Apple iOS device owners can find their version of the app at the App Store. You can also access BetMGM directly through a desktop browser without the need for a download.
- Registering for a BetMGM account – BetMGM requires your first and last name, valid email address, and last four digits of your Social Security number when you sign up for a new account. Once those details are verified, you can make your first deposit and start betting.
- Making your first deposit – BetMGM offers several ways to get funds into your player account. PayPal, VIP Preferred (ACH/eCheck), online banking, credit/debit cards, and the Play+ Prepaid card all present convenient methods to make your first deposit at BetMGM. If all else fails, you can make a trip to MGM National Harbor to make a cash deposit for your BetMGM account.
- Finding Odds On The Baltimore Orioles – Once you’ve made your first deposit, click on the MLB logo on the horizontal bar at the top of the main lobby. The tab brings up all available wagers on MLB, including upcoming games and futures bets. To filter specifically for betting options on the Orioles, type “Orioles” in the search bar at the top right of the lobby.
- Placing a bet – Making a bet simply requires clicking on the line you wish to wager. Once you’ve done that, the bet appears on the bet slip at the right of the screen. Input the amount you wish to bet, and the bet slip displays the potential payout. If all of that looks good, click the button at the bottom of the bet slip to confirm the bet.
How To Bet On The World Series In Maryland
World Series futures bets can be placed at any time of year, even in the MLB offseason. Click on the MLB logo on the horizontal bar at the top of the main lobby to bring up all available MLB bets.
Once you’re in the MLB menu, click on “Futures” to bring up the available futures bets. You’ll see several available bets on the World Series, as well as division, league, and player award futures markets.
Once the World Series teams are determined, a new set of prop bets will show up on the BetMGM menu. World Series prop bets can include who will win the series MVP award or how many hits a certain player will have in the series.
Maryland bettors can wager on the World Series, even if the Baltimore Orioles aren’t involved.
Baltimore Orioles Sports Betting FAQs
All sportsbooks employ oddsmakers that are tasked with setting the odds on every betting market. Oddsmakers rely on computer algorithms to guide their decisions, and each sportsbook uses its own custom algorithm for the odds calculation process.
Yes. Maryland residents can place bets on the Orioles. Until recently, bets could only be made in person, but online sportsbooks have now launched in Maryland. Both mobile and retail sportsbooks include a myriad of ways to bet on the Baltimore Orioles.
Maryland’s sports betting laws allow casinos, stadiums, racetracks, and other businesses to apply for sports betting licenses. Oriole Park at Camden Yards will almost certainly open a retail sportsbook at some point, along with a mobile app that can be used to place online bets within the vicinity of the stadium.
All of the retail and online sportsbooks in Maryland offer wagers on the World Series. Maryland laws allow betting on all MLB games and events, including all playoff games and the World Series.
Even if the Orioles don’t make the World Series, Maryland bettors can place wagers on the Fall Classic.
Yes, DraftKings has launched its online sportsbook and mobile app in Maryland.
Yes, FanDuel has launched its online sportsbook and mobile app in Maryland. FanDuel has also partnered with Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel for bettors who would prefer to place their wagers in person.
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