The math here is a bit more difficult because we’re not betting the $17.60 needed for an easy $10 win. The same situation applies here, but we would subtract a 0 from both the amount wagered and the amount won. So let’s take a second look at this scenario using $10 as our desired wager amount. Not many people are comfortable wagering hundreds of dollars. If this bet were to win, you would be paid out $248. If we were to bet on the underdog Rams +148, a $100 wager would actually win us $148. The team that is expected to lose is going to be shown with a plus (+) sign. Now, the opposite side of this would be the underdog. The number associated with the minus (-) sign is the amount that must be risked in order to win $100. In this example, if you wanted to win $100 betting on the Seahawks -176, you’d have to wager $176. When you see a minus (-) sign next to a number in the moneyline section, that generally means the team or player is the favorite to win.
In the example above, the Seattle Seahawks -176 are favored to win the game over the Los Angeles Rams +148. It just makes the math much easier to follow.
Keep in mind that you don’t actually have to bet $100, or in $100 increments. Using the American Odds format that both online and retail sportsbook use, it’s best to use $100 as your reference when making your bets.
