Wait! Don’t bet for the Yankees yet (I know you will) because you like that team or they are so famous. You need to look at each game objectively and bet accordingly. While baseball is one of the easiest sports to handicap, it does require some research just like any other sports. As a betting enthusiast myself, I’ve been through so many betting experiences before I can truly say that I’m quite an expert and I’ve been making money in MLB betting. So what are the things you need to do to guaranteed a win in MLB betting?

The first part of a great betting strategy is patience. With 30 teams playing 162 games each season, there are thousands of opportunities to place bets. Be selective and wait for the opportunities that give you the edge using these MLB betting tips. To further proceed, here are 5 MLB betting tips guaranteed to help you make money this baseball season.

Underdogs Often Offer More Value

Betting underdogs is more important in baseball where even good teams lose 70-plus games each year. The oddsmakers often inflate the line on the favorites because they know the general public likes to bet the favorites. Add a couple of filters and there is great value betting underdogs. Consider that the more favorites you bet, the higher the percentage of wins you'll need to break even. So if you keep in mind that even the poorest baseball teams seldom win fewer than 35% of their games, it is obvious that a good MLB betting strategy must include this tip.

Set a Limit for Betting on Favorites

This is all about getting the most value when picking favorites. While many successful baseball bettors look to play underdogs first, favorites frequently offer good value as well, such as top teams playing on the road as a slight favorite. However, the oddsmakers often inflate the odds on large favorites. Thus, you should implement a strict limit on how much you lay on a favorite.

Starting Pitching is Important, But Be Careful

The third MLB betting tip is to not over-emphasize the importance of pitching. Once you get past the top 20 or so pitchers in each league, most of the pitchers are fairly equal.

With that in mind, here are a few things that can help you forecast how well a pitcher will perform: (1) Compare the two starting pitchers using a ranking (2) How has each starting pitcher done against the opposing team? (3) How have the starting pitchers performed at home and on the road? (4) How do the pitchers perform in day and night games?

Know the Hitters

There are some experts who believe that this is more important than pitching. Whether you believe that hitting is more important or not, you will miss many money making opportunities if you ignore it. Here are a couple points to consider: (1) How have the hitters performed against left-handed starting pitchers? (2) How have the hitters performed at home and on the road?

Do Not Ignore Bullpen Pitching

The fifth MLB betting tip is extremely important. Everyone knows that starting pitching is important – especially when you take into consideration their splits against certain pitchers and teams. However, what many novice bettors ignore is bullpen pitching. Understanding a team's bullpen strength is often more important than starting pitching.

In 2006 the top five teams with the best bullpen earned run averages (ERA) were the Twins, Mets, Padres, Tigers and Athletics. They were also the five most profitable money line teams in 2006: Twins (+2,415), Mets (+1,728), Padres (+849), Tigers (+1,418) and Athletics (+1,984).

In 2010, the five teams with the best MLB Bullpen ERA were the Padres (2.81), World Champ Giants (2.99), Braves (3.11), Devil Rays (3.33) and Nationals (3.33). For $100 bettors, the combined money line profit for these five teams was +$3,490.48 (not as good as 2006 but still very good).

Coincidence? Not likely. This MLB Betting Tip will put money in your wallet. In addition to the bullpen ERA, pay attention to the bullpen workload. It may be smart to fade (bet against) a team that already has a weak bullpen and cannot use their best setup guy or closer because they are over worked.

So the first month of this year’s MLB season is over. There are lots of upset and surprisingly great teams that emerge. Now everybody is rewriting their MLB betting cards and scores. Including me! Bettors should know which team is already leading the pack and bet on them. Now this is what your MLB betting needs! A list of the Top 10 teams that are doing well in MLB 2012. Check out my top list from #10 to #1.

10. Toronto Blue Jays

Even though Jose Bautista is off to a slow start (.222 AVG, 2 HR, 5 RBI), the 6-5 Toronto Blue Jays have put up some impressive numbers offensively. Brett Lawrie and Adam Lind have combined to hit for three home runs and 13 RBI. Though they're only hitting .239 as a team, they've scored 56 runs, jacked 15 home runs and accumulated 160 total bases in 11 games. Just think what this offense will do once Bautista catches fire.

9. Los Angeles Angels

The 4-7 Los Angeles Angels aren't quite the monster offense that most expected this season—yet. Albert Pujols is homerless so far and is hitting just .267, while the Angels as a whole have hit just 10 home runs. Los Angeles does sport a .269 batting average—fifth best in MLB—and has racked up 155 total bases in 11 games while scoring 51 runs. Torii Hunter is the only Angel hitting better than .300, while Vernon Wells leads the team with three homers.

8. Los Angeles Dodgers

Is anyone off to a better start than Matt Kemp? Kemp's .465 average, six home runs and 16 RBI combined with Andre Ethier's .310 average, four home runs and 17 RBI give the 9-2 Los Angeles Dodgers a volatile offense. Kemp and Ethier have helped the Dodgers total 147 bases and 54 runs in 11 games. The offense behind the two has been limited, though, with Juan Rivera being the next-closest contributor at six RBI and a .286 average. After that, there's not another L.A. starter hitting better than .237 with more than three RBI.

7. Baltimore Orioles

The 7-4 AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles have hit the second-most home runs through 11 games to start the 2012 season. Adam Jones (four), Nolan Reimold (four), Matt Wieters (four) and J.J. Hardy (three) have all contributed to the 20 home runs that Baltimore has launched. Furthermore, the Orioles rank third in the league in total bases with 186 while showing a team batting average of .260—with five starters all hitting above the .300 mark. Baltimore's offense has become one of the most exciting to watch in all of baseball.

6. Detroit Tigers

The 8-3 Detroit Tigers have Austin Jackson, Prince Fielder and Jhonny Peralta all hitting over .300, while Miguel Cabrera leads in RBI with 10. The Tigers have collected a total of 162 bases (No. 6) while scoring 54 runs and averaging .272 at the plate. Their 13 homers and .331 OBP rank within the top 10 of MLB. For a team that doesn't possess much speed, the Tigers will need to get it going in the power department.

5. Boston Red Sox

For all their struggles early, including a 4-7 start, the Boston Red Sox offense hasn't been affected. They rank in the top five of MLB in runs (56), total bases (166), batting average (.270) and slugging percentage (.439). Ryan Sweeney, David Ortiz and Adrian Gonzalez are all hitting above .300 and have combined for 22 RBI. Cody Ross has proved to be a nice pickup for the Sox, while Mike Aviles has done a solid job filling the leadoff position for Jacoby Ellsbury.

4. New York Yankees

Slow starts by Mark Teixeira (what else is new?), Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez have been offset by the hot streak of Derek Jeter. Solid play from Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher has helped the Yankees to a 6-5 record. New York has scored 57 runs (No. 4) in 11 games while clubbing 13 homers and 165 total bases (No. 5) while posting a .264 batting average (No. 6). Other than the San Francisco Giants, no one has struck out fewer times than the Yankees, leading to an MLB second-best .351 OBP. With names like Granderson, Cano, Teixeira and Rodriguez in the lineup, the Yankees are always a threat to finish as one of the top offenses.

3. Cleveland Indians

The 5-4 Cleveland Indians have the most shocking offense so far in 2012. Shelley Duncan and Travis Hafner are both hitting better than .300, while six guys have at least two home runs for a team that has collectively bashed 16 homers. Cleveland has scored 61 runs in just nine games, making it the best run-producing offense in the league. The Indians accumulated 153 total bases in nine games, which is more than 11 teams have produced in 11 games in 2012.

2. St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have picked up right where they left off last season. David Freese has proved to be an offensive weapon, leading the 8-3 Cardinals with a .371 batting average and 11 RBI. Five St. Louis starters are hitting over .300, giving the Cardinals the best team average at .293. The Cards rank second in total bases with 191, third in runs scored with 59 and first in on-base percentage at .360.

1. Texas Rangers

The No. 1 offense in MLB belongs to the 9-2 AL West-leading Texas Rangers. They lead MLB with 63 runs, 21 home runs, 200 total bases, .522 slugging percentage and .860 OPS. Josh Hamilton is lighting it up for the Rangers, batting .413 with five home runs and 11 RBI. Six Texas players have hit at least two homers, with Hamilton, Ian Kinsler and Mike Napoli combining for 12 long balls in 11 games. Michael Young is also playing exceptionally well. What happens when Elvis Andrus and Nelson Cruz hit their strides.

Indeed these teams are really doing well this season and I hope they keep their phase up. So do we have the same Top 10 for this year’s MLB? Let’s compare notes and help each other increase our MLB betting wins.

Every season there are teams who do not come out as being great but they are not bad either. I hate it with my team belongs to this category; because they are on the situation like we’re almost there but not yet. But I love it whenever a team from these categories emerge high later in the season and then goes up in the playoffs and brag it all in their faces (plus they are consider underdogs so your MLB betting winnings is really huge if you bet on them).

Having said that, I calculated the statistics and performances of each team in the first month of MLB 2012 and come up with the list of the “middle teams”. From #10 which is the lowest to the #1 (almost there in the top list). These teams may not be doing as good as they should do to ensure a spot in the playoffs, but they are not doing bad either. So it’s up to you if you want to risk your MLB betting on these teams. My suggestion is to give them a chance, especially if you saw them fixing the problems of their teams.

10. Atlanta Braves - Resting at 6-5 in the NL East, the Atlanta Braves offense has been average. As a team, they're hitting .229 and have seen Jason Heyward lead the team in average (.361) while others struggle. Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman have been atrocious so far, while Brian McCann and Chipper Jones are beginning to heat up. They've scored 51 runs but have accumulated just 134 total bases, which ranks No. 24 in MLB.

9. Seattle Mariners - The 6-6 Seattle Mariners have a decent run total (48), but lack power in their lineup. They've hit just eight home runs through 12 games, with only Justin Smoak accounting for more than one homer. The Mariners are still waiting for Jesus Montero to hit his stride and for the speed at the top of the lineup to start paying dividends.

8. Tampa Bay Rays - The Tampa Bay Rays offense put up some gargantuan numbers against both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox so far this season. But they still rest in the lower third of the league in terms of runs scored with 41 in 11 games. The 5-6 Rays have seen Carlos Pena return with a torrid start, clubbing three homers and posting a .390 average and 11 RBI. Evan Longoria has been solid as well, but Tampa has seen Desmond Jennings, Matt Joyce and Ben Zobrist all struggle to get going in 2012.

7. Houston Astros - The Houston Astros offense is playing a lot better than I could ever imagine. J.D. Martinez has led the charge for the 4-7 Astros, batting .317 and leading the team with three home runs and 10 RBI. As a club, Houston ranks in the middle of the pack with a .248 batting average and is averaging exactly four runs per game through 11. If Carlos Lee gets the power numbers going (.244, 1 HR), it should open up more opportunities for Martinez and the rest of the Houston lineup to succeed.

6. Washington Nationals - Sporting an NL East-leading 9-3 record, the Washington Nationals have been impressive offensively. Jayson Werth, Adam LaRoche and Ian Desmond are all hitting above .300 and have combined for 22 of the team's 42 RBI. They boast a team batting average of .253 and have produced 46 runs in 12 games. They lack in the home run department with just six dingers and find themselves in MLB's top five in terms of strikeouts. Once Ryan Zimmerman comes to life, the Nationals will really be dangerous in the NL East.

5. Kansas City Royals - Thus far, 22-year-old Eric Hosmer has yet to live up to the hype surrounding him heading into the 2012 season with the Kansas City Royals. Although they're 3-8, the Royals have fared well offensively, posting a .255 average and scoring 42 runs in 11 games. Billy Butler has been huge for Kansas City, leading the team in BA, HR, RBI, OBP and hits. The Royals offense has amassed 156 total bases (No. 8) and will only get better once Hosmer hits his stride.

4. Milwaukee Brewers - It's safe to say that the Milwaukee Brewers miss Prince Fielder in the lineup. So far, Aramis Ramirez (.103 AVG, 5 RBI) hasn't provided protection for Ryan Braun, but Braun has still managed to produce a .316 average. Corey Hart has stepped up in the early going, hitting .313 with four home runs and eight RBI. As a team, the 5-6 Brewers have produced 48 runs in 11 games while batting .233 and jacking 15 home runs.

3. San Francisco Giants - The absence of Carlos Beltran in the San Francisco Giants lineup has yet to hinder them from producing offensively. Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval are both hitting well over .300, adding to the Giants' .254 team batting average. The 5-6 Giants have scored 49 runs in 11 games thus far. They've accumulated 155 total bases, which is good for 10th best in MLB. Posey's low RBI total (three) should increase as the season unfolds, helping guys like Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan score more runs at the top of the lineup.

2. Arizona Diamondbacks - Led by Chris Young, the 7-4 Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a hot start in the NL West. Young leads the team in practically every offensive category, highlighted by his .410 average and 13 RBI. Justin Upton has been extremely quiet so far, but Miguel Montero and Aaron Hill have aided in the run production department. For their efforts, the Diamondbacks have scored 52 runs in 11 games while sporting a team batting average of .237. Led by Chris Young, the 7-4 Arizona Diamondbacks are off to a hot start in the NL West. Young leads the team in practically every offensive category, highlighted by his .410 average and 13 RBI. Justin Upton has been extremely quiet so far, but Miguel Montero and Aaron Hill have aided in the run production department. For their efforts, the Diamondbacks have scored 52 runs in 11 games while sporting a team batting average of .237.

1. Colorado Rockies - Even with Troy Tulowitzki playing well below his potential, the 5-6 Colorado Rockies offense has excelled in 2012. Michael Cuddyer (.372) has helped lead a Rockies team that's hitting .258 collectively while producing 52 runs through 11 games. A .325 on-base percentage and 160 total bases have Colorado playing well offensively. They will only get better when Tulo heats up.

As we all know, the first month of MLB 2012 is already history. We are now on the second month and indeed the 1st month brings us many drama, action and surprising teams. My MLB betting card had been turned upside down for some of the teams and so there’s nothing left for me to do but evaluate the past month and make my ranking list of the MLB teams.

Here is my list of the bottom 10 teams in MLB today. They are also arrange from #1 being the worst to #10 being the least worst. Do avoid to put your MLB betting on these teams as of the moment. They should do a revamp on their lineups or else their season is over as early as now.

1. Pittsburgh Pirates - At 4-7, the Pittsburgh Pirates aren't getting it done. They rank dead last in MLB in runs scored and home runs. Andrew McCutchen may be hitting .381, but he has yet to hit a home run and has driven in just two runs. Furthermore, no Pirate has more than four RBI to his name through 11 games, making Pittsburgh currently the worst lineup.

2. Oakland Athletics - The Oakland Athletics haven't moved too far from my preseason lineup rankings. They currently stand as the one of the worst teams in runs scored and sport the lowest batting average in the MLB at .201, leaving no one to wonder why they're 5-7 to start the season. They lack an everyday starter hitting .300 or better and show a team OBP of .266.

3. Cincinnati Reds – Cant believe I gave rank 6 top MLB teams for Cincinnati on my preseason lineup, now they are somewhat dead on my list falling on the 3rd place of the worst. I guess I was expecting strong starts from Joey Votto and Brandon Phillips, who have combined for a mere one home run and six RBI. As a team, they're hitting just .205 and are producing just three runs per game. With a struggling lineup in the early going, they're lucky to be sitting at 4-7.

4. San Diego Padres - I didn't have high expectations for the San Diego Padres lineup entering the season, and through 12 games, they're further cementing my expectations. As a team, they lead MLB in strikeouts with 100, and their leading hitter is batting just .250. The team average sits at .216. Their 3-9 record directly reflects their poor offensive start to the 2012 season.

5. Philadelphia Phillies - Think the Philadelphia Phillies miss Ryan Howard and Chase Utley? The Phillies lineup has produced just 35 runs through 11 games while hitting just six home runs and collecting a mere 130 total bases. That's a far cry from a club that finished No. 13 in all of baseball last season in runs scored. Hunter Pence has been the offense for Philadelphia, leading the team in batting average, homes runs, RBI, OBP and hits. If it weren't for stellar pitching, the 5-6 Phillies would likely find themselves at the bottom of the NL East.

6. Chicago White Sox - Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski have led the way offensively for the Chicago White Sox so far—each hitting well over .300 and combining for four home runs and 20 RBI—but the supporting cast has lacked. As a team, they've produced just 38 runs in 10 games while striking out 87 times. Chicago can't expect this level of play from Pierzynski for the rest of the season and will need guys like Adam Dunn and Alex Rios to step up if the 5-5 White Sox want to contend.

7. Miami Marlins - The Miami Marlins lineup looks a lot better on paper than it does on the field. The 5-6 Marlins have been led by Omar Infante and Hanley Ramirez instead of Jose Reyes and Giancarlo Stanton. They've produced just 41 runs in 11 games, which is shocking for an offense that includes speedsters Reyes and Emilio Bonifacio. Further, Miami has smacked just nine homers and drawn just 26 walks.

8. Minnesota Twins - The 3-8 Minnesota Twins have performed just as I predicted in the early part of the season. The acquisition of Josh Willingham has paid off so far, as he's leading the team in batting average, HR, RBI and OBP, but Minnesota is still struggling offensively. Though they're hitting .259 as a team, the Twins have accumulated just 38 runs in 11 games and are still waiting for Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau to heat up in 2012.

9. Chicago - The Chicago Cubs offense is off to a better start in 2012 than many thought. They have two everyday starters hitting better than .300 in Darwin Barney and Starlin Castro, and have managed to produce 42 runs through 11 games with a limited lineup. Unfortunately for the 3-8 Cubs, they've hit just five home runs and have been struck out 88 times this season. Expect Soriano's average to sink, as he's a career .274 hitter, but those power numbers should rise as well.

10. New York Mets - Yes, the New York Mets are off to a good start in the early going of 2012 (7-4 record), but they're doing it with great pitching. The Mets' team ERA is an impressive 2.78—No. 4 in MLB—while their batting average is .248, which ranks No. 18 in the league. They've scored 39 runs in 11 games, which also ranks in the lower third of MLB. As a team, they rank second for the most strikeouts with 94. If the Mets are going to contend in the NL East, they'll need to get it going offensively. I don't think their pitching can sustain the weight of a 162 game season.

There have been some interesting surprises this season thus far and it’s only May! My MLB betting cards have been nothing but unorganized after this month. From the collapse of the former World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies to the surging Baltimore Orioles, things are really getting unpredictable. There are also these struggling Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Both these powerhouse teams out of the AL East have not reached their standards and will be sure to add by the end of July.

These four teams really needs a revamp, if they want to be included in the teams to put MLB betting on the playoffs. Check out what these teams got to do to catch up and build a championship-caliber team by the end of the year.

1. Boston Red Sox

This season has been anything but great for Boston. Currently, they are a game under the .500 mark at 11-12, and are in last place in the AL East. Their offense, led by the resurgent David Ortiz, is clicking on all cylinders. The problem is their pitching, which has been horrendous this year. Collectively, they sport a 5.51 ERA, which ranks them last in the East and 12th out of 14 American League teams. Both Clay Buchholtz and Felix Doubront have struggled out of the rotation. Buchholtz, sports an 8.69 ERA as he’s already allowed 29 runs!

They should keep an eye out for another starting pitcher. Maybe Barry Zito, who is putting together an impressive season with the Giants, would be a nice fit with the Sox. The Giants are struggling a bit and the Dodgers seem to have the NL West locked down, so letting go of Zito for the remainder of the season might not be a bad idea.

2. Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are in second place in the American League East with an impressive 15-9 record. Usually, the Birds get off to a strong start and then somehow find a way to falter and lose almost 100 games. It’s really an amazing sight to watch. This season seems a bit different, however. They might actually make a run for it, and they are looking out west for some help. According to Jon Heyman, the Birds could be interested in veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu to fill in at left field.

The Birds could definitely use another bat in their lineup, especially since power-hitting third baseman Mark Reynolds has yet to crack a home run and is hitting even worse than last season. Collectively, their offense is batting .251, which is good for sixth among American League teams, and they are third in home runs with 32. A hitter like Abreu would be a great addition to the Orioles’ offense; he hits around .300 with occasional pop, and he’ll be playing in hitter-friendly Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

3. Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the most underachieving teams thus far into the season. Everyone knows about their outstanding pitching staff and their impressive bullpen, but that’s not the surprising part. Their offense has been one of the worst in the National League to date. They are hitting .250 as a team, which isn't terrible, as it places them in the middle of the pack at eighth. Where they have really struggled is scoring runs (80, 12th) and crushing home runs (14, 11th).

It’s quite obvious that the Phillies need to fortify their lineup and add some pop if they are going to even think about competing in the Fall Classic. They have been able to stay at .500 so far, but if they continue to lose pieces of their offense without adding any reinforcements, they are headed down a tough road. Definitely look for the Phillies to be one of the big buyers of trades this summer.

4. New York Yankees

Another disappointing team this season has been the New York Yankees. They have played better than the Sox and the Phillies, but that’s mainly because of their offense and superb bullpen. As for their starting pitchers, well, they have been atrocious. Collectively, their starting pitchers sport a 5.85 ERA as they have surrendered 82 earned runs over their first 126.2 innings of work. C.C. Sabathia has not been himself, and his ERA reflects that as it sits around 4.60 (4.58 to be exact). Former rookie Ivan Nova, although he has a 3-0 record, sits with an above five ERA.

So, to say the least, the Yankees will definitely be in the market for a starting pitcher come the end of July. As previously mentioned, the Sox did not call up Cook, and the Yankees are possibly interested in this acquisition. I think Cook would be a good fit with the Yankees; in 2008, he won 16 games for the Rockies and has a career 4.53 ERA pitching for the thin-aired Colorado faithful. He might not be the best choice, but he is an option right now. Definitely look for the Yankees to make some moves before the trade deadline because if they do not add a strong starting pitcher, their playoff hopes this season might be over before it even starts.