With the MLB regular season nearing the home stretch, it’s the perfect time to get in on betting before the playoffs start. You can sign up with FanDuel Sportsbook and earn the FanDuel boost of a $1,000 “No Sweat First Bet” or $150 bonus after your first $5 bet on Wednesday. Your location will dictate which offer you’re eligible to receive, but we’ve got all the details lined up for you below. Plus, we’ll take a look at one of the most valuable MLB games to bet on tonight, the Twins-Tigers showdown in Detroit.
What is the FanDuel Boost?
The current edition of the FanDuel boost differs depending on which state you’re located in.
If you’re in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois or Tennessee, you can claim $150 in bonus bets after placing your first $5 bet. That means, if you bet at least $5 on the Twins to win tonight (and it’s your first bet with FanDuel Sportsbook), you’ll automatically earn $150 in bonus bets you can use for future plays. It doesn’t even matter if your first bet wins or loses. The $150 will be yours regardless.
If you’re in one of those four states above, click this link to create your account with FanDuel Sportsbook.
Otherwise, there are 14 other states offering a different FanDuel boost of a $1,000 “No Sweat First Bet” on the house. This means if your first bet with FanDuel Sportsbook loses, they’ll repay you up to $1,000 in bonus bets.
For example, if you bet $300 on the Twins to win and they lose, FanDuel will give you $300 back in bonus bets. You can click this link to get started if you’re betting from one of the following states.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
REMINDER: FanDuel bonus bets expire after 14 days — don’t forget to use them.
How to Bet on Wednesday’s MLB Slate
In a perfect world, you’d win your first bet and earn a FanDuel boost. So to help maximize your profits on your first day with FanDuel Sportsbook, let’s take a look at my favorite game of the night: A divisional showdown between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins.
Tigers-Twins Preview
Prior to Tuesday, the Twins were riding a five-game winning streak. They dropped a game to the Tigers 6-0, so they’re now looking to get back on track as they eye a division title.
What’s more important than winning individual games is a winning series. The Twins can put themselves in position to do so.
What this game really comes down to is the pitching matchup. The Twins have 28-year-old Bailey Ober on the hill, who’s having an amazing season. He’s currently 6-5 with a 3.21 ERA. Ober is coming off a nice performance against Arizona, where he threw five innings and gave up two runs. The Tigers are nowhere near the talent level of the Diamondbacks.
The Tigers have Alex Faedo on the hill, and he’s had a tough season. In just 35.2 innings pitched, Faedo is 2-4 with a 5.80 ERA.
Minnesota’s offense has struggled this season, but Faedo is a guy that can give up runs in a hurry. Minnesota shouldn’t lose two games in a row to the Tigers.
The Bet
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Twins at +104 odds to cover the run line (-1.5). Consider using your FanDuel boost to back Minnesota on the road tonight.
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