DraftKings just added a new twist to live MLB betting, and it feels built for the bettor who wants every pitch, swing, and plate appearance to matter.
The new feature is called Moonshot, and it gives DraftKings Sportsbook users a way to place one live MLB bet that can grow in value as an at-bat unfolds. Instead of betting a traditional moneyline, run line, prop, or same-game parlay, Moonshot turns the next qualifying plate appearance into a mini live-betting ladder.
The idea is simple. Pick a live MLB game, place your Moonshot wager before the next qualifying plate appearance, choose your target multiplier, and then watch the bet build value based on what happens at the plate.
A double? That can move the bet closer to the target payout.
A bigger moment? Even better.
An out before the target hits? The bet ends.
DraftKings is positioning Moonshot as another step forward in live betting, and for baseball fans, it could become one of the more entertaining ways to sweat an individual at-bat.
How DraftKings Moonshot Works
Moonshot is a dynamic live MLB betting feature. Customers select a live MLB game and place a wager before the next qualifying plate appearance begins.
From there, the wager builds value through predefined outcome multipliers. DraftKings gave the example of a double adding +2x toward the selected target payout.
The bet can end in three ways:
① Target reached
If the selected target payout is reached, the Moonshot bet settles as a win.
② Cash out
Customers can cash out before the target is reached, as long as an out has not yet been recorded.
③ Out recorded
If an out is recorded before the bettor reaches the target payout or cashes out, the wager ends.
That makes Moonshot feel like a fast-paced live betting version of “press your luck,” but built around actual MLB plate appearance outcomes.
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Why Moonshot Fits MLB Live Betting
Baseball is uniquely suited for this type of product because every plate appearance has a natural beginning, middle, and end. Unlike football or basketball, where live markets can move rapidly through continuous action, MLB gives bettors short betting windows with clean outcomes.
That makes Moonshot especially interesting for bettors already watching:
- MLB starting lineups
- Batter vs. pitcher matchups
- Ballpark factors
- Weather boosts
- Live pitcher fatigue
- Bullpen changes
- In-game momentum
- Home run and extra-base-hit environments
For bettors who already use data before locking in MLB bets, Moonshot adds another layer: can you identify the right at-bat before the market fully prices it?
That is where tools like the Cleatz MLB betting pages can help.
MLB Data To Check Before Trying Moonshot
Before firing at a Moonshot market, bettors should look beyond the name value of the hitter. A big bat is great, but the live context matters more.
① Starting Lineups
A Moonshot bet is tied to the next qualifying plate appearance, so knowing where the lineup is turning over is huge. If the top of the order is due up against a tiring starter or a vulnerable reliever, that could be a more interesting spot than blindly betting the biggest name in the game.
Use the Cleatz MLB Starting Lineups page to track confirmed lineups, batting order changes, late scratches, and matchup context
② MLB Weather
Weather can completely change the feel of an MLB game. Wind blowing out, heat, humidity, and ballpark conditions can all help turn routine contact into extra-base damage.
Moonshot appears to reward bigger offensive outcomes, so weather should be part of the checklist.
Check the Cleatz MLB Weather Reports page before betting games where the hitting environment could shift throughout the night:
③ Home Run and Power Props
Even though Moonshot is not simply a home run bet, the same power indicators matter. Barrel rate, hard-hit rate, launch angle, park factor, wind, and pitcher contact profile can all help identify hitters with upside in a live plate appearance.
For power-focused betting angles, bettors can also track:
MLB Home Run Props
MLB BvP
MLB Odds Movers
④ Pitcher Matchups
Moonshot may be most interesting when the pitcher is vulnerable. A hitter’s name matters, but the pitcher’s profile matters just as much.
Things to watch:
- High walk rate
- Low strikeout rate
- Poor command
- Hard contact allowed
- Struggles third time through the order
- Weak platoon splits
- Declining velocity
- Bullpen fatigue
If a starter is laboring in the fifth or sixth inning and the lineup is turning over, that could be the kind of live context Moonshot bettors are looking for.
Where DraftKings Moonshot Is Available
DraftKings says Moonshot will initially roll out in 18 jurisdictions, including:
Arizona, Connecticut, Colorado, Washington D.C., Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Ontario, Canada.
The rollout is expected to happen on a phased basis, so availability may vary by user and location inside the DraftKings Sportsbook app.
Is Moonshot Good for Bettors?
Moonshot is fun. That part is obvious. Whether it is a good bet depends on pricing, cash-out value, and how DraftKings assigns multipliers to each plate appearance outcome.
The most important thing bettors should understand is that Moonshot is not just “bet on a hit.” It is a live betting product with a target multiplier, predefined outcome values, and an out-based fail condition. That means the payout path matters.
A single? Helpful, but maybe not enough.
A double? Bigger boost.
An out? Game over.
Cash out? Optional, but likely priced with DraftKings’ edge baked in.
The best way to approach Moonshot is not as a random sweat, but as a live MLB betting tool that rewards preparation. If you know the lineup pocket, pitcher weakness, weather boost, and game environment, you are making a more informed decision than someone just chasing the next big swing.
Cleatz Take: Moonshot Could Be Built for the Modern MLB Bettor
DraftKings Moonshot feels like a smart live betting product because it turns baseball’s slowest criticism into its biggest betting advantage. Every at-bat becomes a decision point.
For casual bettors, it is a fun new way to sweat the next plate appearance. For sharper MLB bettors, it creates a new market where lineup data, pitcher fatigue, weather, and power indicators could matter in real time.
The big question will be price.
If Moonshot multipliers are fair enough, this could become a popular in-game MLB betting option. If the hold is too aggressive, it may be more of an entertainment product than a serious value-hunting tool.
Either way, it is another sign that live betting is becoming a major battleground for sportsbooks. DraftKings already has one of the deepest live betting menus in the U.S. market, and Moonshot gives MLB bettors something more interactive than simply betting the next pitch, next at-bat, or next inning.
For bettors looking to attack it seriously, the edge probably starts before the at-bat even begins.
- Check the lineup.
- Check the weather.
- Check the pitcher.
- Check the park.
Then decide whether the next plate appearance is worth taking a swing at.
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Jason Ziernicki is the founder of CLEATZ, where he analyzes sports betting data, public betting percentages, alt-line trends, and prediction markets across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college sports.
He is based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he routinely trades on Kalshi each month, hoping to win on weather markets like snowfall, as well as sports and politics.
His work focuses on turning sportsbook data and betting market trends into actionable insights for bettors/traders.
