How to bet on the MLS, a complete guide

Soccer is one of the most exciting sports and betting on theMLS, in particular, is as exciting as theleagueitself.There are various betting options in the 2021 MLS season, and each has its own variables. It is important to understand how these variables work and it will help you decide to place your bet.

Like in the EnglishPremier League, the Italian Serie A, and the SpanishLa Liga, there are a number of different kinds of bets, frommoneyline bets, props bets, futures bets, half markets, and parlays,there are many different options a bettor has to wager on a match.The mechanics are also the same in the EuropeanChampions League, the French Ligue 1, and the German Bundesliga.

This guide will help beginners understand how to bet on those betting options, how to read soccer odds, and which type of betting option may be the safer choice in your wager as we continue our series ofSports Bettingand how to bet on each soccer league and competition.

MLS Moneyline Bet

Orlando City SC players react after scoring a goal. (Getty)

A moneyline bet in soccer is basically who of the two clubs you feel will win the matchup outright.Odds are placed for each teamand based on your pick, you will receive a payout. For example:

Sporting Kansas City vs Orlando City

* Odds by FanDuel

So if you bet on Sporting Kansas Cityto win at $100, you would be paid out $91, your original bet plus the winnings. If you bet on Orlando City to win, you would win your bet plus $230in winnings, but if you expect the game to go into extra time, the payout wouldbe $260.

Over/Under MLS bet

New York City players celebrate a goal. (Getty)

Over/Under in soccer betting is a wager on the total number of goals. If you think a match will be over/under a certain that combined total, then you place your bet. For example:

FC Cincinnati vs New York City

* Odds by FanDuel

Over 2.5 means thatboth clubs must score at least 3goals combined. Anything below that and youlose your bet. On the contrary, Under 2.5 signifies that both clubs must score at a combined sum of 2 goals the most.Anything over that and youlose your bet.

MLS Prop Betting

Michael Baldisimo (right) of the Vancouver Whitecaps and Jonathan Osorio (left) of the Toronto FC. (Getty)

Prop bets in soccer are just like those of other sports.Here you bet on what could happen during the game, for example, who will score a goal, or how the game will end after the final whistle.

There are Player Props, where you guess the exact goalscorer of the game. It could be the first or the finalscorer of his club, or during the matchoverall. Or you can try your luck by doing the Game Props. With theGame Props, you guess the correct final score or the correct score combination or even place a Result and Both to Score bet.For example:

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Toronto FC

* Odds by FanDuel

MLS Game Spread Bet

Gonzalo Higuain (left) of Inter Miami CF shakes hands with Brenden Aaronson (right) of Philadelphia Union. (Getty)

For this form of wager, points (or goals in the case of society) are essentially deducted, and points are awarded to the underdog. These variations in the points/goals are known as the spread. For example:

Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami

* Odds by DraftKings

Since Inter Miami are favored, that means that they have to win or draw by 1goal.Anything below that and youlose your bet. While if you bet on theunderdogsPhiladelphia Union, then they have to win or drawby 1goal.Anything below that and youlose your bet.

MLS Futures

Jonathan Mensah (center) of Columbus Crew brings his team the 2020 MLS Cup. (Getty)

Just like other sports, there are futures, here youbet on who will win the MLS, or in what who will become theMLSchampion for the season. For example:

* Odds via DraftKings

MLS Live Betting

Sporting Kansas City players celebrate a goal. (Getty)

MLS is one of the most popular live betting sports competitions in the world. In addition, to the correct final score, the correct goalscorers and so, you can also bet on the total number of cards, the total number of corners, the half-time score, and moreinlive betting.

Odds change very quicklyduring amatch, so you need to be quick to place your bet. As the game changes so do the odds. So, you need to make sure you bet quickly and follow the game perfectly to win your live bets. Everyvariable changes constantly.

MLS Parlays

An MLS bet is multiple bets on your ticket, here you bet that Sporting Kansas City beat Orlando City, FC Cincinnati andNew York City score
Over 2.5 goals, and Inter Miami to win or draw by 1 goal against Philadelphia Union. You would need to hit allcombinations to win your bet.

We hope this article was helpful in understanding the different types of MLS betting options. It is important to become familiar with each before you start betting on parlays for example.