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More than any other country in South America, baseball is wildly popular in Venezuela. While somewhat small and overlooked, the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) is incredibly popular with sports fans inside Venezuela. The LVBP helps to satisfy the desire among fans to watch live baseball games while also giving Venezuelan players a potential path to Major League Baseball .
At Stake Sportsbook , betting on LVBP fixtures is made easy. We offer a world-class betting experience on baseball leagues throughout the world , including the LVBP. However, we wanted to make sure you know the ins and outs of baseball in Venezuela before you bet on LVBP games.
What is LVBP?
The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League is the top pro sports league in Venezuela. In Spanish, the league is called Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional, which is why it’s often called the LVBP. The league has just eight teams, all of which are located in the northern part of the country, which is why the league is tied closely to the other pro baseball leagues in the Caribbean. Despite all of the teams being in the northern part of Venezuela, outside of Copa America and other soccer competitions, the LVBP is one of the most popular sports leagues in the country.
History of LVBP & Baseball in Venezuela
Following the 1941 Amateur World Series, the popularity of baseball in Venezuela grew by leaps and bounds. That led directly to the founding of the LVBP in 1945 with the league playing its inaugural season in 1946. The league had just four teams when it was founded and has seen more than a dozen franchises become defunct over the years. However, the LVBP has held steady with eight teams since 1991.
LVBP Schedule & Format
The LVBP is a winter league that begins its regular season in October and finishes in January. The eight teams are separated into two divisions: the Division Occidental and the Division Central. Each of the eight teams play a 63-game regular season schedule, meaning every team plays exactly nine games against every other team.
After 63 games, the top two teams in each division qualify for the playoffs. Both the semifinal and final round of the postseason are best-of-7 series. The winner of the LVBP final series qualifies for the Caribbean Series along with the league champions of Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, and Puerto Rico.
Which Teams Play in LVBP?
As mentioned, the eight teams in the LVBP are separated into two divisions.
| Team | Division | Championships |
|---|---|---|
| Aguilas de Zulia | Occidental | 6 |
| Bravos de Margarita | Occidental | 0 |
| Cardenales de Lara | Occidental | 6 |
| Caribes de Anzoátegui | Central | 4 |
| Leones del Caracas | Central | 21 |
| Navegantes del Magallanes | Occidental | 13 |
| Tiburones de La Guaira | Central | 8 |
| Tigres de Aragua | Central | 10 |
How to Bet on LVBP & Baseball Bet Types
Stake.com is one of the best baseball setting sites, especially when it comes to the LVBP. All of the top betting markets you’ll find for other baseball leagues will also be available for the LVBP, including:
Moneyline - A moneyline bet is the simplest type of bet, as it’s an outright bet on the winner of a game.
Total - With a total bet, the winner of a game is ignored with the bet being based on the total number of runs scored in a game.
Handicap - A handicap bet is also called betting against the spread . In baseball, it’s often called the run line. In short, the favoured team usually has to win by multiple runs to win the bet whereas the underdog can win a bet with a one-run loss.
Player Props - Prop bets come in countless forms. For baseball games, the most common prop bets involve what players get a hit in a game or how many strikeouts a pitcher collects during the game.
Live Bets - A live bet is no different from any other bet except it’s placed after a game begins. It can include bets on the outcome of a game or specific events that take place during the game.
Parlays - With a parlay , a bettor can combine multiple bets into one large bet. This increases the potential payout more than making several individual bets. However, if just one bet involved in the parlay loses, the whole parlay loses, so it’s a high risk-high reward type of bet.
LVBP Betting Odds & Payouts
Before placing a bet, pay close attention to the match odds for Venezuelan baseball games and the market prices for different bets. For instance, betting on a team that’s favoured will come with a lower payout than betting on an underdog. The online sportsbook lines and odds you see before placing a bet will always correlate directly with the payout you’ll receive.
Live Stream Baseball for Free & Live Betting Markets
Whenever you place a bet with Stake Sportsbook, you’ll be able to livestream that event right on the Stake platform . You don’t have to worry about an extra payment or subscription. Once you place a bet on the game, you can watch a livestream of that game. This makes it easier to track your bet while also making additional live bets because you’re watching the action unfold. For more information, check out our guide on how to stream live sports online.
Baseball Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
With baseball predictions can be difficult, so take your time and do your research before placing a bet. For example, you should know the star players on the teams involved. You should also consider factors like the players on the injured list. On top of that, carefully consider the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, as well as how they have performed in recent days. Even if you see a baseball expert making a pick, do your own research to make sure the bet makes sense to you.
For more tips and tricks, check out our guide to baseball betting so you can be well equipped to make informed wagers.
Bet Bonuses, Promotions & Responsible Gambling Online
At Stake Sportsbook, there are always opportunities to find promotions and bonuses as well earn rewards with our VIP club . This can sometimes mean getting a bonus bet or perhaps an odds boost that can increase the profit of a winning wager. Bettors do themselves a disservice if they aren’t aware of the bonus opportunities and promotions available to them.
At the same time, resources like Stake Smart can be invaluable in helping bettors go about things the right way. Consider the case of Tucupita Marcano, a Venezuelan player who was banned from MLB for life because he bet on his own team. While most people aren’t in a position to do something like that, it’s still best to understand safe gambling habits and always bet responsibly.