MLB All-Star Game Betting
The MLB All-Star Game, the "Midsummer Classic", is baseball's midseason exhibition. Played in July, it pits the best of the American League (AL) against the best of the National League (NL), picked by fan vote plus player and coach selections, and marks the symbolic midpoint of the season at the All-Star break. It draws fixed-odds markets in rand, but it is still an exhibition, so treat it as a fun, low-stakes event rather than a sharp spot. This guide covers the main markets, the linked Home Run Derby, and what to read before you stake.
All-Star Game guides
- Home Run DerbyBetting the MLB Home Run Derby: outright winner and head-to-head matchups, how bracket seeding and round fatigue matter. An honest exhibition guide.
- Game MarketsBetting the MLB All-Star Game: moneyline on AL vs NL and totals on combined runs. Why the exhibition format makes these markets thin and volatile.
- PropsMLB All-Star Game props: first home run, game MVP, total strikeouts and novelty markets. Why the exhibition caveat means props are for fun, not edges.
- How It SettlesA practical guide to All-Star betting settlement: exhibition rules, extra-innings tiebreakers, roster rotation and why you must read your book's rules.
What the All-Star Game is
The All-Star Game is a one-off showcase between an AL squad and an NL squad, selected each year by fans and by players and coaches. It does not count in the standings; it is a celebration of the season's best players around the All-Star break. The night before, the Home Run Derby sees a handful of sluggers go head-to-head in a knockout bracket to see who hits the most home runs, and it is a popular linked betting event in its own right.
Because rosters are huge and the result has no bearing on the season, managers use the game to give as many players an appearance as possible. That shapes how it plays out and how the markets behave.
Markets you'll see
The core markets mirror a normal game but thinner:
- Moneyline: AL vs NL to win on the night.
- Totals: over/under on combined runs scored.
- Props: player and team props such as first to score, total home runs, or a named player to homer.
- Home Run Derby winner: outright odds on which slugger takes the Derby bracket the night before.
For the full menu of bet types and how each settles, see our baseball bet types guide. Live odds and current prices always sit in the sportsbook, not here.
Bet it honestly
This is an exhibition, and that matters. Managers rotate dozens of players through, starting pitchers throw only a limited number of innings, and effort and usage differ from a competitive game. The result is genuinely unpredictable and the markets are thinner than for regular MLB games. Do not treat it as a value spot.
If you do bet, read the announced rosters and pitching plans, keep stakes low, and check the book's rules on how All-Star markets settle, including what happens with substitutions, ties, or a shortened game. For context on reading form and lines, see our baseball predictions page. Bet only with a licensed sportsbook and only what you can afford to lose.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MLB All-Star Game?
It is MLB's midseason exhibition, the Midsummer Classic, played in July between the best players of the American League and the National League. It does not count toward the standings and marks the symbolic midpoint of the season at the All-Star break.
What can I bet on?
The main markets are the AL vs NL moneyline, totals on combined runs, and assorted player and team props. The Home Run Derby the night before has its own outright market on which slugger wins the knockout bracket. Available markets and prices vary by book and sit in the sportsbook.
Is it a good betting spot?
Not really. Because it is an exhibition, managers rotate many players through, pitchers throw limited innings, and effort differs from a competitive game, so outcomes are unpredictable and markets are thin. Treat it as a fun, low-stakes event, read the rosters and pitching plans, and check the book's settlement rules before staking.