Tonight’s MLB Field of Dreams game featuring the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees promises to be an absolute must-watch on television.
However, Thursday’s game (airing at 7 p.m. on FOX) is not exclusively intended for television viewers.
Sports bettors now have numerous incentives to tune in to the unique game, courtesy of exclusive promotions provided by Virginia sportsbooks.
Who wouldn’t want to watch, after all?
The upcoming game, inspired by the iconic baseball movie “Field of Dreams,” will be held at the Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa. Originally constructed by Universal Pictures for the film in 1989, the ballpark has since become a beloved tourist spot nestled in the Iowa cornfields. Following modifications by MLB officials, the 8,000-seat stadium is set to make history as it hosts the inaugural MLB game ever played in Iowa.
Pretty cool, huh?
Before this nostalgic night of baseball, what information should bettors be aware of?
Field Of Dreams betting odds
Lance Lynn, the ace of the White Sox (10-3, 2.04 ERA), will be pitching as the home team in Chicago. Andrew Heaney (7-8, 5.45 ERA) will start as the Yankees’ pitcher, facing off against Lynn.
By midday on Thursday, the White Sox, leading the AL Central with a record of 67-48, were favored with odds of -166 on the moneyline at FanDuel. On the other hand, the Yankees, currently sitting at third place in the AL East with a record of 63-51, were considered underdogs with odds of +140.
The under/over line was set at 9.5, with odds of -115 for the under and -105 for the over.
In addition to betting on the spread or baseball runline, bettors have the option to wager on Chicago -1.5 (+114) or New York +1.5 (-137).
The game’s weather is expected to be stunning, with temperatures reaching the 70s, minimal cloud cover, and gentle breezes.
Field of Dreams promos at VA sportsbooks
If you happen to be in Virginia and watching the game from the comfort of your own home, sportsbooks are offering numerous betting promotions for your enjoyment.
These are a few of them.
FanDuel’s $5 Field of Dingers
FanDuel is capitalizing on the Field of Dreams game to bring attention to its same-game parlays.
Everyone will get excited about the long ball with the Field of Dingers promotion. You will receive a $5 bonus in site credit for every home run hit by either team, with a maximum limit of $35.
In order to qualify, all you have to do is make a same-game parlay bet with a minimum of three legs on the Yankees-White Sox match. The end result should have odds of +400 or higher.
Only same-game parlays qualify, therefore straight wagers, cashed out bets, odds boosts, and live bets are not eligible.
+100 odds on White Sox at Caesars
Caesars Sportsbook’s Field of Dreams Game Super Boost offers +100 odds, making Chicago a strong favorite in the game.
Even-money odds for the White Sox have been set by Caesars, favoring the home team.
The maximum bet allowed is $25, and with the usual Yankees odds being -160 at Caesars, the boost they received has certainly justified its “super” status.
DraftKings: $10 free bet
DraftKings in Virginia is providing a $10 MLB free bet to all customers, perfectly timed for the Field of Dreams game.
This is perfect for tonight’s Iowa game, or you can hold onto it for any other MLB game until August 18th.
The free wager is not applicable to live bets, cash out bets, voided bets, or odds boosts.
If not, choose a team to support in the Field of Dreams game or explore the MLB schedule for an alternative game that interests you.
Home run-happy Odds Boosts
Unibet and BetRivers are offering odds boosts that cater to those who firmly believe that home runs will be hit tonight.
In order for each of them to be satisfied, there must be a minimum of five home runs hit by the Yankees and Sox collectively in the game.
The possibility is being offered at odds of +160 by Unibet, while BetRivers is offering odds of +140.
While the plus-money odds are certainly appealing, it is important to think twice before investing heavily in the odds boosts. Take into account that the Yankees only average 1.2 home runs per game, and the White Sox just 1.16. It would require a significant surge in batting performance from both teams for them to achieve the minimum of 5 home runs in Iowa.
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