Official betting is a type of wager in which bettors can place bets on specific outcomes in an event. These bets are settled by using official data from the sports governing body. This is a legal form of sports betting, and many states allow it as part of their legal sports gambling laws.

A player, team, or league employee who bets on a game in which they have a duty to participate may be declared permanently ineligible for entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In addition, the seeking, offering, or accepting of bribes for purposes of match fixing is illegal under MLB’s anti-corruption code.

Money lines: The odds for a particular bet are published before the game begins and change constantly throughout the day. The line that is displayed on the bet slip at the time of the bet will become the official line unless a starting pitcher is changed. The amount that is bet on a particular outcome is compared to the total number of bets placed on the market and the odds are adjusted accordingly. The more bets on an underdog, the lower the odds will be.

Props: Individual player props can be wagered on a variety of different events, including first hit/home run, game winner, and series clincher. In order for a bet on a prop to have action, the player must throw at least one pitch or record at least one plate appearance in the designated game.