Money Lines are the simplest form of sports bets. The team that the bettor wagers on just has to win the game. The bet is not subject to a point spread. The amount he may win is determined by the money line.
What Is a Moneyline Bet? A moneyline bet simply involves you picking one of two teams to win the game. No catch, no angle, just the right answer or the wrong answer. Each team/person in a matchup for a moneyline betting option is given a separate numerical value for bettors to wager on and these are called “odds.”. A moneyline wager is a straight bet on the winner of a game. There are no point spreads attached or any other factors to consider. The sole concern is which side will win the contest. After taking a look at the moneyline odds for a game you’re interested in betting on, you’ll know which side is expected to win.
Money Line rules are as follows:
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Money Lines are displayed with a plus '+' or a minus '-' sign.
Money Lines posted with a minus sign '-' require a bet equal to the amount shown after the minus sign to win $100.
Money Lines posted with a plus sign '+' require a $100 bet to win the amount shown after the plus sign.
To win the bet, the team that the bettor wagered on must win the game.
Tie games are no action.
The bettor cannot place a Money Line bet on both teams.
The bettor cannot place a Money Line bet and a Point Spread bet on the same team.
The bettor can place a Money Line bet on one team and a Point Spread bet on the opposing team.
The bettor can combine a Money Line with a Totals line, even on the same event.
The Money Line may change between the time he places his bet and the event's start time. Payout of the bet is subject to the Money Line that was displayed at the time he placed his bet.
How To Bet The Money Line
For example, the bettor wagered on Miami (-160) to beat Buffalo (+260). He must bet $160 to win $100 if Miami wins the game. His friend bets on Buffalo. His friend must bet $100 to win $260 if Buffalo wins. The following table displays the results of four different winning Money Line bets.
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| Winner | Money Line | Bet Amount on Winner | Payout (+ bet amount) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | -160 | $ 80 | $ 130 |
| Miami | -160 | $ 160 | $ 260 |
| Buffalo | +260 | $ 100 | $ 360 |
| Buffalo | +260 | $ 50 | $ 180 |