What is that total bases in baseball betting? I hear people talkin’ ’bout it, but I ain’t got a clue. Some folks say it’s ’bout how many bases a player gets. Is that right?
What Them Total Bases Mean?
Well, I heard it’s like this. If a fella hits the ball and runs to first base, that’s one base. If he hits it good and gets to second, that’s two bases. And if he hits a home run, that’s four bases. They add ’em all up. That’s the total bases. So if he gets a single, that’s one. If he gets a double that’s two, a triple is three and a home run, well that’s four.
It ain’t ’bout walks or gettin’ hit by the ball, just the hits, ya see. Only singles, doubles, triples and them home runs. That’s what I reckon from what I done heard from my grandson, he plays baseball a lot. Total bases, they just count them hits.
Betting on Them Total Bases
Now, this here bettin’ part. People bet on how many total bases a player gonna get in a game. Like, they might say, “I bet that fella gets two bases.” And if he does, they win some money. They bet on them home runs, them doubles and singles. They bet on how good a player can hit.
- Single is 1 base
- Double is 2 bases
- Triple is 3 bases
- Home Run is 4 bases
If a fella gets a single and a double, that’s three total bases. If he hits a home run, that is four bases right there. It ain’t that hard to figure out, just gotta pay attention to the game and them hits.
Why Folks Bet on Total Bases?
I reckon folks bet on total bases ’cause it’s excitin’. It’s like bettin’ on how good a player is gonna do. They can bet on their favorite player or the one they think is gonna hit a lot. It is kinda fun, but it can be tricky, ya know. Some days a player hits good, some days he don’t. Sometimes them pitchers are just too good, and no one can hit nothin’.
It makes the game more interestin’, I guess. You ain’t just watchin’ the game, you’re watchin’ how many bases that one fella gets. It’s like a game within a game. But it is all just a big gamble, ain’t it?
Them Online Sportsbooks and Total Bases
My grandson, he’s always on his phone. He says there’s these things called “online sportsbooks” where you can bet on total bases. It is like a place where you bet on games from your phone or computer. I don’t know much ’bout that, but he says it’s a big thing. They let ya bet on all kinds of things in baseball, not just the score. These sportsbooks, they set the odds and all that. I do not know what that means, but it sounds complicated. They even have this thing called “same-game parlay” where you can bet on a bunch of things in one game.
I reckon it’s popular ’cause folks like to bet and they like baseball. And with these online things, you can do it anytime, anywhere. But I always tell my grandson, “Don’t bet more than you can afford to lose!” That’s important, you know. It is all fun and games, but you gotta be smart about it. Don’t be bettin’ your life savings on some baseball game, that ain’t smart no matter how ya slice it.
Is Betting on Total Bases a Good Idea?
Well, that depends. If you know a lot ’bout baseball and you know the players, maybe it is a good idea. But if you’re just guessin’, then probably not. It’s like any other kind of bettin’. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. You gotta be careful and not bet too much. Just bet a little for fun, not to get rich. It ain’t gonna happen. And if ya do win, well that’s just good luck, ain’t it?
And remember, them total bases are just ’bout the hits. A walk don’t count, gettin’ hit by the pitch don’t count. Just them singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. That’s all there is to it. It ain’t rocket science, just baseball. And bettin’, well, that’s just a gamble. Sometimes ya win, sometimes ya lose. Just don’t bet the farm on it, that’s all I gotta say. It ain’t worth it. Just enjoy the game, that’s what’s important. Them baseball games are fun to watch, especially when your favorite team is playin’.
