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Moneyline
sports bettingA bet on which team or player will win the game outright, without a point spread.
Key Takeaways
- 1Moneyline is a bet on who wins, no spread involved
- 2Negative odds = favorite, positive odds = underdog
- 3Most common bet type in baseball, hockey, and soccer
- 4Can offer better value than spreads for underdogs
What is a Moneyline Bet?
Moneyline is the simplest form of sports betting — you're picking which team will win the game, period. No point spreads, no margins of victory.
Reading Moneyline Odds
- Negative (-) odds indicate the favorite: -150 means bet $150 to win $100
- Positive (+) odds indicate the underdog: +130 means bet $100 to win $130
Example
Chiefs -200 vs Eagles +170:
- Bet $200 on Chiefs to win $100 (if Chiefs win)
- Bet $100 on Eagles to win $170 (if Eagles win)
When to Bet Moneyline
Moneyline bets are most valuable when:
- The spread is small (1-3 points) and you want to avoid a push
- You're betting underdogs (better value on ML than spread in some cases)
- The sport doesn't use point spreads commonly (baseball, hockey, soccer)