A bet on which team or player will win outright, with no point spread. Odds are expressed in American format.
A moneyline bet is the simplest form of sports wagering: pick the outright winner. Unlike spreads, there's no point advantage — you're betting on who wins the game.
Moneyline odds are always expressed in American format. The favorite has negative odds (-150) and the underdog has positive odds (+130). The gap between them reflects the bookmaker's vig.
Moneylines are most popular in baseball, hockey, and soccer where point spreads are less common. In football and basketball, moneylines are available alongside spreads.
An odds format where negative numbers show how much to risk for $100 profit, and positive numbers show profit on a $100 bet.
Implied ProbabilityThe probability of an outcome implied by the odds. Includes the bookmaker's margin (vig).
VigThe bookmaker's built-in commission. The difference between true odds and what you're offered.