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Gambling 101: How to Bet on MLS

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Gambling 101: How to Bet on MLS

How can betters get in on the action and what are popular MLS wagering options? Today on Gambling 101 we are breaking down Major League Soccer. As part of a deal with FIFA, to host the 1994 World Cup tournament, U.S. Soccer agreed to form a Division 1 professional soccer league. Established in 1993, Major League Soccer was officially formed in 1995 and the league play began with 10 teams in 1996. Now there are a variety of options for gamblers to choose from when betting on Major League Soccer!

Three-way goal lines are offered as a common MLS spread betting option. An example is a favorite team that may be listed with a -1 goal meaning they would need to win by two goals or more. The underdog may be posted as a +1 goal and that team would need to win outright or tie to cash.

MLS moneyline odds are offered as 2-way and 3-way betting options. The winner is decided after full time, including added stoppage time, and original bets are refunded if a match ends in a draw. Juice prices improve on 3-way odds as a TIE is added as a third option. Here's a tip- Bettors that are confident of an outright winner should bet with three-way odds.

Soccer betting fans have access to a variety of MLS futures and prop betting options. There are also Pregame and LIVE in-play prop bets that are available during all MLS matches. Popular prop options include correct match score, half time, and full-time results, plus LIVE betting on the winner of timed intervals.

Like always it's important for betters to do the proper research before placing a bet. If you need help make sure to bookmark Sports Illustrated's Glossary of terms and tune in for another Gambling 101 here on SI.com 

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