Massachusetts sports market

When it comes to Massachusetts sports betting you have plenty of opportunities. We will quickly look at some of the most lucrative sports to bet on in Massachusetts.

Baseball

You will find most of your baseball betting opportunities during the MLB regular season and postseason. This gives you a full schedule from March through November to focus on baseball.

Basketball

Most of the betting opportunities for basketball take place during the NBA’s regular season and playoffs from October into June. You may even find some preseason opportunities with practice games.

Billiards

Billiards bettors like to focus on different subsets like American pool, Russian pool, snooker, and Carom. There are major events spread out throughout the year, such as the Grand Prix Tournament in October.

Boxing

Most boxing bets focus on major leagues like the World Boxing Association or International Boxing Federation. Because there are different weight classes you can expect plenty of opportunities.

Cycling

Cycling betting lines focus on tours like the Giro d’Italia or Tour de France, and the season stretches from January to October.

Darts

When it comes to darts betting most sportsbooks focus on Premier League Darts from February to May, but other events like World Matchplay and the Grand Slam of Darts have decent opportunities as well.

E-sports

E-sports betting opportunities happen year-round and focus on some of gaming’s most popular competitive games. These range from fighter games to MOBAs, and major titles like League of Legends and Call of Duty.

Football

Football bets focus on the NFL, encompassing the regular season through the off-season from September until July. The Super Bowl in January is one of the largest betting events in the United States.

Golf

Golf bettors mainly follow the PGA tournament, which has 3 out of 4 majors taking place between June and August. Golf has a steady pace that is perfect for those who enjoy live betting or future opportunities.

Hockey

The NHL runs its hockey season from January through June with pre-season exhibition games in September. The Stanley Cup Playoffs finish off the season with a best of seven series and the Stanley Cup Final.

Horse racing

While U.S. bettors may enjoy sticking to domestic horse races like the Kentucky Derby or Belmont Stakes, international races like the Dubai World Cup can provide large payouts for bettors.

Lacrosse

Professional lacrosse in the United States operates under the Premier Lacrosse League season from June to September, but you can look to World Lacrosse for even more betting opportunities.

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts events fill up a yearly calendar. If you want to bet on matches like UFC then you have a good chance of staying busy with interesting bets.

Motorsports

Motorsports bettors tend to focus on a specific style, like motocross or Formula 1, and have a fast pace that is catalyzed by live betting. Beyond this, most motorsports have great prop options on options like total completed laps, finishing times, and finishing positions.

Rugby

Major League Rugby in the United States and Canada runs its season from March to August, but in other countries, you can find rugby opportunities from August to January. This is a more temperable season in other areas of the world.

Soccer

Soccer betting in Massachusetts can focus on two major areas: Major League Soccer (from late February to November) and international events, like the FIFA World Cup, that happen from August to May.

Table tennis

Table tennis bets tend to focus on leagues like World Table Tennis and the European Championships, and there is no specific set season.

Tennis

Tennis bettors tend to focus on a specific tour, such as the International Tennis Federation. Tennis tournaments happen year-round, but you need to verify who is playing at which tournaments and keep up with individual players or teams.

Volleyball

Volleyball betting opportunities vary depending on gender (men’s, women’s, or co-ed) and court type (indoor or outdoor), but they tend to focus on the Olympics, FIVB World Championships, or World Grand Champions Cup.

Wrestling

Wrestling bets are available year-round, but it can be more difficult to find sportsbooks offering them. Because wrestling is a largely scripted sport you need to use different strategies to predict outcomes.

Massachusetts has some of the most successful teams in professional sports and plenty of charter teams and franchises.

Boston Bruins (NHL)

The Boston Bruins is the third oldest team in the NHL that is still active, and it is the oldest in the U.S. The team has won six Stanley Championships, the fourth most of any NHL team and second-most in the U.S.

Boston Celtics (NBA)

The Boston Celtics is known as one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA with 17 Championships won. They play home games at TD Garden and play in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.

Boston Red Sox (MLB)

The Boston Red Sox was founded in 1901 as one of the American League’s charter franchises, and the team has played at Fenway Park since 1912. The Red Sox have 9 World Series Championships, the third most of any MLB team.

New England Patriots (NFL)

The New England Patriots play home games at Gillette Stadium and are a part of the AFC East Division. The team is one of two to represent multiple states and was a charter member of the AFL before merging with the NFL in 1970. The Patriots are tied for most Super Bowl wins and most super bowl losses, and have had 11 appearances in the Super Bowl.

New England Revolution (MLS)

The New England Revolution is a part of the Eastern Conference and play home matches at Gillette Stadium. The team is one of ten charter clubs and the only original MLS team to have every league game in its history on television.