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Run Line

By Allen Moody, About.com

Definition: In the sports gambling world, "run line" refers to a baseball bet in which the bettor can either take the favorite -1.5 runs or take the underdog +1.5 runs.
Examples: Because the Yankees were such big favorites, Leroy bet them on the run line.

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