MLB Key Numbers

Historical margin frequency analysis

MLB Quick Reference

  • Spreads rarely used (run lines are fixed at 1.5)
  • Focus on totals - games cluster around 7-9 total runs
  • The 8 is most common total (10.5% of games)
  • 7 and 9 are also frequent landing spots
  • Half-point value is moderate for totals

Spread Margins

How often games land on each margin. Higher frequency = more valuable to cross.

No spread data available for MLB

Total Margins

How often total scores land on each number.

Total Frequency Visual
8 10.5%
7 9.8%
9 9.2%
10 8.0%
11 6.5%
6 5.5%
12 5.2%
13 4.0%
14 3.2%
15 2.5%