PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Oddsmakers look to capitalize on Tim Tebow’s spring training performance in this year’s Grapefruit League with several proposition bets.
Known as “prop bets” there are several wagers people can make on the Heisman Trophy winner’s play on a baseball diamond for the New York Mets.
The Mets host the Atlanta Braves on Friday afternoon in their spring training opener.
Editor’s Note: The sportsbook where the bets appear are in parenthesis.
Will Tebow play in an MLB game in the 2018 or 2019 regular season? (Bovada)
Yes: 6/1
No: 1/10
Will Tebow play in a AAA class baseball game in the 2018 regular season? (Bovada)
Yes: 4/1
No: 1/8
Which player will play in a AAA class baseball game first? (BetDSI Sportsbook)
Russell Wilson: 1/2
Tim Tebow: 3/2
What will be the result of Tebow's first at-bat in the 2018 Grapefruit League? (BetDSI Sportsbook)
Strikeout: 10/13
Fly out: 2/1
Ground out: 5/2
Walk: 10/1
Hit (single, double, triple or home run): 12/1
Hit by pitch: 25/1
What will Tebow’s batting average be during the 2018 Grapefruit League? (BetDSI Sportsbook)
Over .160 – 10/13
Under .160 – 1/1
Will Tebow record a hit during the 2018 Grapefruit League? (BetDSI Sportsbook)
Yes: 1/4
No: 17/5
Will Tebow hit a home run during the 2018 Grapefruit League? (BetDSI Sportsbook)
Yes: 7/1
No: 1/12
How many times will Tebow strike out during the 2018 Grapefruit League? (BetDSI Sportsbook)
Over 7.5 -- 2/3
Under 7.5 -- 6/5
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