Online sportsbooks available in most U.S.Betting odds represent favorable outcomes in a game.Teams are given points to meet in spread betting.Three main types of bets: Moneyline, spread and total (over/under).Plus/minus system hinges on standard amount of $100.

If it's a plus, you'll win more than $100 on a $100 bet and a minus means you'll have to bet more than $100 to win $100.

They are in 100 because it's a 1:1 ratio, which means for every $1 you bet, you'll win $1 if your bet wins. These are in terms of 100 and each one will have a plus or minus. You'll see these on all sportsbook sites in the United States and you'll see different titles, as a team, spread, Moneyline, and total. Odds in different countries differ, but we're going to focus on American odds. The good thing is that it doesn't take much to read odds and the math isn't too complicated. Understanding betting odds is extremely important and essential if you're going to have a successful betting career.