While most following NFL scores will look towards the spread when it comes to betting, the money line is something that shouldn’t be overlooked and if you play it right, you can make some big bucks by playing with the money line.
When it comes to the money line, points have no bearing on the final score, so cross out the spread; here, you are simply betting on one team to win. There are two sides to the money line, the favorite (denoted by a minus sign) and the underdog (denoted with a plus sign). An experienced player (perhaps one that uses price per head bookie services) knows that you should always start with a $100 bet when trying to figure out your winnings on the money line. For example, if the New England Patriots are rated at -240 to beat Miami, it means you need to bet $240 to win $100. On the other hand, if you wager on the Dolphins, who are rated at +210, you will win $210 on a $100 bet, which makes underdogs very desirable if you’re planning on wagering with the money line.
When it comes to large point spreads like you will often find in college sports, you won’t find a money line, and the same goes for small points spreads. Start small when it comes to using money lines until you get the hang of it, and then test your skill at your favorite sports betting sites.
