Definition of Number of Batters to the Plate

What is the definition of the term "Number of Batters to the Plate"? What is meant by the term "Number of Batters to the Plate"?

"Number of Batters to the Plate" is a baseball prop bet that lets you wager on how many hitters will come up to bat in a specific half-inning.

Sportsbooks typically set a line - often at 4.5 - and you can bet either the over or the under.

For example, if the line is set at 4.5 for the Top of the 1st inning:

A bet on Over 4.5 means you need five or more batters to step to the plate.

A bet on Under 4.5 means four or fewer batters must hit.

Let's say you're betting on the Over. That usually requires at least one baserunner to reach safely. A clean 1-2-3 inning would cash the Under.

This market is popular with bettors looking to capitalize on pitching matchups, lineup strength, or early-game tendencies. It's a quick-hitting wager with results known in minutes.