What Is Moneyline?
A moneyline bet is a wager on which side wins an event outright, with no point spread or handicap. The odds reflect each side's win probability: favourites pay less than the stake, underdogs pay more.
In American odds, a moneyline is shown as a positive or negative number: −150 means you stake 150 to win 100, while +130 means a 100 stake wins 130. In decimal odds the same prices are 1.67 and 2.30. It is called the "match winner" or "1X2" market in many sports (where a draw is possible, there is a third option).
Moneyline is one of the most widely offered markets, so it is a common starting point for odds comparison and value/arbitrage detection across bookmakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a negative moneyline mean?
A negative moneyline (e.g. −150) indicates the favourite and shows how much you must stake to win 100 units. A positive moneyline (e.g. +130) indicates the underdog and shows how much a 100-unit stake would win.
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