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+The Language of the Sportsbook
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+<br>If you have pulled up an online betting site or logged into an online betting site for the first time and stared at a wall of confusing numbers, you're not the only one. The numbers seem purposely confusing to every newcomer. Lines, spreads, odds on, odds against: the terminology of wagering is vast and rarely self-explanatory. Stripped to its essence, understanding how betting works is a simple, learnable skill that anyone can learn with a solid foundational explanation. This article explains the three main odds systems with exactly how they affect your bet.<br>
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+American Odds Explained
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+<br>In the United States, odds are shown in the Moneyline format. The format includes a plus or minus to show the probability and payout. If the number is negative (e.g., -150) it indicates the Favorite. Specifically, it tells you how much you must wager to win $100. (You risk $150 to get $100 back in profit). If you see a positive number like +130 marks the underdog. It tells you how much you'd make if you were to bet exactly $100.  If you cherished this write-up and you would like to get a lot more details concerning [luckyhuntercasinosaustralia.com](https://luckyhuntercasinosaustralia.com) kindly go to the web site. (Bet $100, win $130 in profit).<br>
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+The Team
+The Line
+How to Calculate
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+The Favored Team
+Minus 180
+Bet $180, profit $100
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+Team B (The Underdog)
+Plus 150
+Bet $100, profit $150
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+The Point Spread: Leveling the Playing Field
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+<br>The dominant wager format in American football and basketball is not the simple moneyline; it is the Point Spread. The sportsbook assigns a handicap to the side expected to win. This number is listed -3.5, for example.<br>
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+Reading a Spread: Team A is favored against Team B. The Chiefs are -6.5. This tells you that for a bet on Team A to WIN, Team A must win by 7 or more points (they must 'cover the spread'). If Team A wins by exactly 6 or fewer points, the Team B bet wins (Team B 'covered').
+Point Spread Odds: The typical spread bet are listed at -110 odds on both sides. You risk $110 to win $100. This extra $10 is the bookmaker's fee.
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+Betting on the Score
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+<br>The third main bet type is called the 'Total' or 'Over/Under' bet. The sportsbook sets a total for the match: say 220.5 points in basketball. You simply bet on whether the total actual points scored by both teams will go OVER or UNDER that number.<br>
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+<br>Ultimately, the Moneyline, Spread, and Total: the Moneyline, the Point Spread, and the Total/Over-Under are the core building blocks of any sports wagering education. Master these three fundamental concepts, and you will be able to confidently any online betting platform without being lost or confused.<br>