| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta wins by over 3.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Atlanta wins by over 2.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Atlanta wins by over 1.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| A's wins by over 1.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| A's wins by over 2.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| A's wins by over 3.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the point spread outcome for the Major League Baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Atlanta Braves. It allows participants to speculate on whether the final score differential will cover the designated handicap established by oddsmakers.
The spread is a common sports betting mechanism designed to level the playing field between two teams of differing perceived strengths. In this matchup, factors such as starting pitching rotations, home-field advantage at the specific venue, and recent team performance metrics are critical components in determining the final margin of victory.
Market prices represent the collective expectation of whether a team will win by a margin greater than the spread or stay within the allotted handicap.
Covering the spread means the team performs better than the assigned handicap, either by winning by more than the required amount or by losing by less than the required amount.
Pitching is the most significant variable in baseball; a dominant starter can suppress runs and keep the score close, while a struggling starter may cause the spread to widen significantly.
Yes, all runs scored during extra innings are included in the final score calculation for the purpose of determining the spread outcome.
Typically, if a game is not completed or is canceled, the market will follow standard sports resolution rules, which often result in a voided outcome or a settlement based on official league statistics.
Wind speed, direction, and temperature can significantly influence total runs scored, which indirectly affects the probability of either team covering the spread.