BetMGM launches $1,500 bonus bet promotion for MLB and college football
New users can claim up to $1,500 in bonus bets via a partnership with CBS Sports, with specific picks highlighted for upcoming Major League Baseball and college football fixtures.
Sports betting operator BetMGM has introduced a promotional offer for new users, providing up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first qualifying wager loses. The promotion, accessible via the code CBSSPORTS, also grants $150 in bonus bets if the initial bet wins, according to a report by CBS Sports. The offer is specifically targeted at bettors interested in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the upcoming college football season.
The promotion coincides with a significant slate of MLB games and the Week 0 opening of the college football season. CBS Sports highlighted specific betting picks associated with the offer, including backing the Atlanta Braves to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Under in the TCU versus North Carolina college football match scheduled for Saturday.
SportsLine, the analytical arm of CBS Sports, provided the underlying data for these selections. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, entered Week 23 of the season on a 49-34 run for all top-rated MLB picks. The model projects the Braves to win in 52 per cent of simulations, compared to their implied odds of 43.9 per cent, suggesting value in the Atlanta selection.
Context for the Braves-Dodgers matchup includes the return of Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who is making his first start since May 6 after missing more than three months with a back injury. Conversely, Braves starter Bryce Elder has allowed one earned run in four of his last five starts. The Braves currently hold the third-best record in the National League at 76-55, while the Dodgers have won six straight games but remain 2-11 in their last 13 games against teams with winning records.
In the college football sector, SportsLine expert Micah Roberts selected the Under for the TCU versus North Carolina game. The pick cites the installation of Bobby Petrino as head coach at North Carolina and the appointment of Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr as the starting quarterback. Roberts noted that the defensive unit is expected to be the primary strength of the team.
The promotion is subject to location-specific terms. CBS Sports noted that combining the three highlighted picks into a parlay at BetMGM Sportsbook would result in a payout of +757, meaning a $100 stake would yield a $757 profit, with odds subject to change.
