Betting 101

You know about sports betting and you know a little bit about odds, but that list of numbers on the odds page looks like Greek to you. Learn how a point spread differs from a moneyline and when it's best to bet one or the other.

Not sure how future odds work or how you can bet today on who will win next year's Super Bowl? Check out the sports betting odds tutorial articles on this page to learn the basics and improve your odds of winning.

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A combination of moneyline plus point spread is popular in setting baseball odds and beating the sportsbook!
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The betting standard for baseball and hockey is a bit different than the point spread.
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Some call it over-under, others call it totals. It is the best way to wager on some sports.
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One wrong move and the biggest favorite can lose. That’s the appeal of MMA betting and why UFC sees lots of money changing hands.
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It's not the richest horse race nor the most important one. But it's by far the most popular and the one folks MUST wager on!
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The most common way to bet football and basketball is not always the best way to do it.
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In terms of single-day hype and single-day betting volume, nothing comes close to the Super Bowl.
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Horse betting's biggest weekend doesn't happen in May or June - its the Breeders Cup odds that matter most.
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Betting on who will win the World Series is just one way to enjoy wagering on the Fall Classic.
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College football fans think betting bowl games is simple. Truth is, its very tough but you can win if you bet smart.