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CPBL Betting Odds & CPBL Betting Tips - Bet on Chinese Baseball Online

In Taiwan, the equivalent of Major League Baseball is called the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). While the quality of play may not be as high as it is in the big leagues or even other Asian countries like Japan or South Korea , the CPBL is the premier baseball league in Taiwan . If they give it a chance, baseball enthusiasts will learn to love it.

Thanks to online baseball betting platforms like Stake Sportsbook , it’s also possible to place bets on the CPBL, even if you’re on the other side of the world. That’s why we put together a guide that explains everything you need to know about the CPBL, including the history of the league, its format, its schedule, and the types of bets you can place on it.

What is CPBL?

The CPBL is the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The league’s name is understandably misleading because the CPBL is actually a Taiwanese baseball league. All six franchises are located in Taiwan, which is officially known as the Republic of China, an island nation off the coast of the People’s Republic of China.

History of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL)

The history of the CPBL dates back to its inaugural season in 1990. It hasn’t always been the only professional baseball league in Taiwan. The Taiwan Major League was in operation from 1996 to 2003 when it was absorbed by the CPBL.

Throughout the history of the league, there have been four franchises to become defunct for one reason or another. With the TSG Hawks joining the CPBL, the league is back to six teams after previously playing with just five teams.

Much like the big leagues, there is also minor league baseball in the CPBL. Since 2003, each team has had a minor league farm team for young, developing players and injured players who are rehabbing just like MLB teams.

CPBL Schedule & Format

The CPBL season runs from late March or early April until October. The season is divided into two separate halves of 60 games each, meaning each team plays 120 baseball games during the regular season. The winner of each half of the season qualifies for the playoffs, as does one Wild Card team based on full season standings.

The top-seed at the end of the regular season goes straight to the Taiwan Series. Meanwhile, the other two teams play a series - first to three wins advances - to determine the second team in Taiwan Series, which is a best-of-seven series.

When is CPBL 2024?

The 2024 CPBL season began at the end of March. The opening game of the season was hosted in the Taipei Dome and set the all-time single-game attendance record in the CPBL.

Which Teams Play in CPBL?

As of the 2024 season, there are six teams in the CPBL.

Team Championships
CTBC Brothers (Chinatrust Brothers) 9
Fubon Guardians 3
Rakuten Monkeys 7
TSG Hawks 0
Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions 10
Wei Chuan Dragons 5

How to Bet on CPBL & Baseball Bet Types

As a leading online betting site, you can place bets on the CPBL with the latest betting odds. The same types of baseball bets available in MLB and other leagues are also possible with CPBL games. This includes:

  • Moneyline - The bet on the outright head-to-head winner of a CPBL game, including the final score in a game that goes to extra winnings.

  • Total - An over/under bet of the number of runs scored in a game.

  • Handicap - The baseball version of spread betting. The team that’s favored typically needs to cover 1.5 runs in order to win the bet while the underdog can win the bet with a one-run loss.

  • Player Props - Prop bets are based on player performance, including what players will record a hit or how many strikeouts a pitcher has in a game.

  • Live Bets - Bets placed after the game has started.

  • Parlays - A parlay involves putting together multiple bets into one bet to increase potential winnings.

  • Futures - Long-term bets that usually involve what team will win the championship.

CPBL Betting Odds & Payouts

The payout of a CPBL bet depends on the odds you receive when placing the bet. The match odds for a CPBL game depend on what team the oddsmakers think will win. For instance, the favorite might have a moneyline of -180, so a $10 bet will pay $15.55. Meanwhile, the underdog in that game might have a moneyline of +150, meaning a $10 bet will pay $25. The odds range will depend on how lopsided the match up is according to oddsmakers.

Live Stream Taiwan Baseball for Free & Live Betting Markets

If you’ve made a bet on a CPBL game at Stake Sportsbook, you can livestream the game right on the Stake website. This doesn’t require any additional subscription or payment. Being able to stream the game makes it easy to track your bet and make live bets on the game.

Learn more about how to watch free live streams of the biggest sports right here on Stake.com .

Baseball Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

Even baseball experts can have a hard time accurately predicting games, so it’s best to be thorough in your preparation before making any baseball predictions. Look carefully at stats like runs per game, as well as each team’s starting pitcher. It’s also good to consider the weather and how each team has performed in recent games. One advanced strategy is performing an odds comparison across multiple sportsbooks to find the most favorable odds for the bet you want to make.

For more tips and tricks, read up on our baseball betting guide or our ultimate guide to online sports betting .

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