It’s really a matter of choice, but we do have some thoughts on the issue. Is it Better to Bet the Moneyline or Spread? If you had a winning moneyline ticket, the bookie would give you your $100 back plus $138 in profit for a total payout of $238. TB gamblers would have to bet $100 with hopes of profiting $138. Note: If you win a ML bet, you get your risked amount back in addition to your winnings. KC bettors would have to wager $157 to profit $100. The underdog odds signify the amount you will profit with a lay/risk/bet of $100.
One team will always have a plus sign (+). The favorite odds are always predicated on how much you have to lay/risk/bet to profit $100. One team will have a minus sign (-) in front of their odds. Unlike a point spread, where a team has to win by a certain amount of points (margin of victory) or stay within a certain number, a moneyline (aka: ML) bet is simply selecting which team will win the game straight up. What is a Moneyline Bet and How Does it Work?
