Betting 101

What is the betting line or point spread? The “betting line”, also called the “point spread” or just…

What is the favorite, and what is the underdog? The “favorite” refers to the team that is expected…

What is a moneyline bet? A moneyline bet is a wager on who will win, plain and simple.…

What is a parlay? A parlay is a wager with multiple outcomes — and all must win —…

What is a prop bet? A prop is a proposition bet — a wager on a specific outcome…

What is a futures bet? A futures bet is a wager on an outcome down the road. That…

What is an over/under bet? Sometimes picking the point spread feels a little too difficult. Another option is…

What is a straight bet? A straight bet is kind of what you think it is, a single…

What is a team total bet? A team total bet is based on how many points a particular…

What is a live bet? Live betting, often known as “in-game wagering”, refers to bets that occur during…