Sports Betting Odds, Lines, And Spreads

Today’s featured odds

The latest betting odds from sports betting sites are available to view in the table below. You can wager on various leagues and events, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA, UFC, college football, and soccer. Betting options include moneylines, spreads, totals, player props, same-game parlays, and futures. If you see a wager that you’re interested in, just click the odds to be directed to the sportsbook offering that line.

Best odds for select games

Sports betting prop odds

The table below provides searchable team and player props and futures bets. You can change the sport around and search for a specific player or team. You’ll find lines from FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, and bet365. Clicking any of the odds will take you to the sportsbook offering that bet. The link will also let you claim a promotional offer as a new user, such as the Draftkings promo code.

Sports betting futures odds

How do sports betting odds work?

For each game and event available for wagering, sportsbooks will provide odds for multiple betting options. The odds tell you which outcome is the favorite — i.e., the one that the odds perceive as more likely to happen — and can also point you to the potential return on winning bets.

On that last point, it takes some calculating to figure that out. We’ll walk through the steps in a bit. For now, let’s examine how the odds work for the main types of sports bets.

Moneyline odds

A moneyline wager is a straightforward bet in which you simply have to choose the winner. The odds on the side of the favorite will be negative, and the number for the underdog will usually be positive.

• New York Yankees +130
• Los Angeles Dodgers -150

For this matchup, the Dodgers are favored over the Yankees. A small difference between the two numbers points to a potentially close game, while a wider gap indicates a paper mismatch in the eyes of the oddsmaker.

Point spread odds

The point spread is most commonly available in football and basketball betting, but there are also variations for other sports, such as a run line for baseball. Oddsmakers install the spread, which is akin to an estimated margin of victory.

• Philadelphia Eagles +2.5 (-110)
• Kansas City Chiefs -2.5 (-110)

For this game, the Chiefs are favored by 2.5 points, as indicated by the negative number on that side. To cover the spread, Kansas City needs to win the game by a margin greater than the number, such as by three points.

The Eagles cover by keeping the margin under 2.5 points or by winning the game outright. There are two components to spread betting lines: the amount of the spread, and the actual odds for each side of the wager (listed in parentheses for our example.)

Over/under odds

Also known as totals betting, this involves wagering on the total combined score in a game. Sportsbooks set a benchmark number, and bettors then can choose over or under that line.

• Over 49.5 (-110)
• Under 49.5 (-110)

The line is 49.5 points here, so over bettors are looking for 50 or more total points in the game. Under bettors will have winning tickets if the total points wind up at 49 or fewer. There will be odds on both sides, such as the -110 in our example.

Other types of bets

• Props: Prop bets are additional wagers for individual games and events. They’re basically like side bets on things that may happen during the proceedings. Many prop bets are on the statistical accomplishments of players.
• Live betting: This wager lets you bet in real time as the action plays out. Also known as in-game betting, this is a fast-moving, increasingly popular option. Odds and offerings will depend on what’s happening on the field of play.
• Parlays: Parlay betting is a popular option that provides the chance for enhanced returns. You can build a parlay with two or more outcomes. The potential return increases with each selection added, but the chances of winning decrease, as well.
• Teasers and pleasers: For these two bets, you as the bettor gain additional control over the point spread. In the case of a teaser, you adjust the spread in your favor. When you place a pleaser bet, the opposite occurs. The spread moves in the other direction.
• Futures: Sportsbooks will release odds for futures in the offseason for the respective sports. Bets begin coming in soon after, and the odds board will shift based on the action that comes in and as the season starts and continues. The general idea is to find the choices you are interested in at the best possible prices.

Common sports bets

Here’s a breakdown of some of the common bets available for various sports and leagues. For additional details, just click on the link for that sport in the table below.

How to read sportsbook lines and calculate payouts

Sports betting lines for team-based sports follow a standard format. The two teams set to face off will appear with the home team on bottom and the road team on top, but keep in mind that there’s an occasional neutral-site affair to deal with.

Next to the two team names will be a series of numbers for the main bet types. For an NFL game, the listing might look something like this.

If we read from left to right, these are the lines for the big three bets: point spread, moneyline and total. The Cowboys are 3.5-point favorites and favored on the moneyline, and the over/under is at 52.5 points.

At online sportsbooks, listings will follow a similar format, but there will be some slight differences depending on the sport. For example, MLB uses a run line instead of a spread, while a puck line is standard for NHL betting.

As mentioned, sports betting odds also point us to the potential payouts for winning bets, but it takes some calculating to figure out. There are two quick ways to do so. First, there are formulas to use that will vary based on the direction of the odds.

• If the odds are negative, drop the minus sign: Bet amount/(Odds/100) = potential profit
• If the odds are positive: Bet amount*(Odds/100) = potential profit

To calculate, you simply need to plug in the amount of your wager and the odds. Here’s how it works using a bet of $100 and an odds split of -110/+130.

• Negative: $100/(110/100) = $90.90
• Positive: $100*(130/100) = $130

Next, there’s a quick and easy way to get a ballpark number of what kind of return you’re looking at. When the odds are negative, the number also represents the amount you would have to wager to see a return of $100.

In the case of -110, you’d be wagering $110 for the chance to win back $100. If the odds are positive, the number is the amount you’d get back for a winning $100 bet. For a $100 wager at +130, the return would be $130.

What you can’t bet on in the US

You can bet on all of the major team-based sports — NFL, NBA, etc. — the top individual sports — golf, UFC, etc. — and a host of niche sports such as cricket and rugby. Offerings in the last category may vary by book, but the first two categories generally appear everywhere.

It’s a different story when it comes to non-sport events. Here are a few examples of what you won’t find available for wagering at legal and regulated sportsbooks.

• Elections
• TV competitions
• Weather
• Court cases
• Economic data

On a state-by-state basis, there may be additional restrictions, many of which relate to college sports and amateur competitions.

Sportsbook house rules

Each online sportsbook has its own set of house rules in place. The rules cover things like bet placement and settlement, as well as how sportsbooks handle certain situations.

Many of the rules are pretty standard across the industry, but there are some variations among operators. Here are some of the main points that you need to know.

• Bets are considered action once the game or event gets underway.
• Settlement for all wagers often depends on official league data and results.
• In the event of a complete cancellation, sportsbooks will void bets and issue refunds.
• For events that are delayed because of weather or other issues, bets may remain live as long as the contest is completed in a reasonable period of time.
• Sportsbooks will treat spread and total bets in which the outcome lands exactly on the number as a push, refunding wagers.

Those are the basics, but we again point out that random circumstances will come up here and there. The exact way they are handled can vary by operator. For specific details, it’s always a good idea to review the house rules or terms and conditions at the sportsbooks you are using.

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