There are some popular MLB teams with a very rich history, including the Dodgers, Braves, Red Sox and Yankees where fans travel across the country to see them play.
But, MLB betting is different. It isn’t always the most popular teams getting the most action.
Below are the most popular teams when it comes to betting for the 2023 regular season.
Most Popular MLB Teams
The Braves, Dodgers and Braves were the three most popular MLB teams in terms of betting handle for the 2023 regular season. When it comes to betting tickets, it’s the Braves, Dodgers and Rays.
| Team | % of Total Bets Placed | %Total Placed Handle |
| Braves | 6.12% | 6.52% |
| Dodgers | 5.28% | 5.78% |
| Rays | 5.15% | 5.42% |
| Orioles | 4.92% | 5.11% |
| Astros | 4.75% | 4.96% |
| Yankees | 4.58% | 5.02% |
| Rangers | 4.52% | 4.76% |
| Blue Jays | 4.02% | 4.03% |
| Phillies | 4.02% | 4.15% |
| Cubs | 3.57% | 4.09% |
| Padres | 3.55% | 3.94% |
| Red Sox | 3.47% | 3.32% |
| Diamondbacks | 3.46% | 3.37% |
| Mariners | 3.41% | 3.50% |
| Reds | 3.26% | 3.05% |
| Twins | 3.17% | 2.83% |
| Mets | 3.12% | 3.45% |
| Angels | 3.03% | 2.91% |
| Guardians | 2.98% | 2.80% |
| Brewers | 2.89% | 2.58% |
| Marlins | 2.70% | 2.57% |
| Giants | 2.62% | 2.60% |
| Pirates | 2.60% | 1.99% |
| Tigers | 2.48% | 2.13% |
| Cardinals | 2.31% | 2.21% |
| White Sox | 1.96% | 1.88% |
| Nationals | 1.79% | 1.27% |
| Rockies | 1.68% | 1.45% |
| Royals | 1.39% | 1.13% |
| Athletics | 1.14% | 0.91% |
Most Popular MLB Teams By State
Here are the most-bet MLB teams in each BetMGM state (in terms of tickets).
| State | Team | No. 2 Team | No. 3 Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Diamondbacks | Dodgers | Braves |
| Colorado | Dodgers | Braves | Rays |
| District of Columbia | Braves | Orioles | Dodgers |
| Iowa | Braves | Cubs | Rays |
| Ilinois | Cubs | Braves | Rays |
| Indiana | Braves | Rays | Dodgers |
| Kansas | Braves | Rays | Dodgers |
| Kentucky | Reds | Braves | Twins |
| Louisana | Braves | Astros | Rays |
| Massachusetts | Red Sox | Rays | Braves |
| Maryland | Orioles | Braves | Rays |
| Missouri | Tigers | Braves | Rays |
| Mississippi | Braves | Dodgers | Rays |
| New Jersey | Yankees | Phillies | Braves |
| New York | Yankees | Braves | Dodgers |
| Ohio | Reds | Guardians | Braves |
| Ontario | Blue Jays | Braves | Rays |
| Pennsylvania | Phillies | Braves | Pirates |
| Tennessee | Braves | Dodgers | Rays |
| Virginia | Orioles | Braves | Dodgers |
| West Virginia | Braves | Orioles | Dodgers |
| Wyoming | Braves | Dodgers | Braves |
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