What's a run line bet? Run line, an American term for handicap commonly used in baseball or American football, is a value applied to either team at the end of a specified period. You have to predict which team will win once the 'run line' has been applied to the event. Any bets ending in a tie once the run line has been applied will be classed as a push and your stake voided. In the case of a 3-way run line, a tie has been factored into the market offering and would be settled as such. For example: Event Selection Actual result Result after run line applied New York Yankees @ Houston Astros New York Yankees +1.5 New York Yankees 4-5 Houston Astros New York Yankees 5.5-5 Houston Astros(Bet wins) New York Yankees @ Houston Astros NY Yankees -1.5 New York Yankees 4-4 Houston Astros New York Yankees 2.5-4 Houston Astros(Bet loses) New York Yankees @ Houston Astros Houston Astros -2.0 New York Yankees 2-4 Houston Astros New York Yankees 2-2 Houston Astros(Bet void) For more information, see our general rules here. If you need any further assistance, please see our contact details here. Related articles What happens to my baseball bet if there are extra innings? How do I know if I've got a winning combination? How do I choose how much to spend? Virgin Bet/Virgin Games split What's a moneyline bet?