What do plus and minus mean in betting?
The signs that mark the two sides of a price: minus is the favorite, plus is the underdog.
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Minus is the favorite
A minus sign marks the side expected to win. On a moneyline, -150 means you risk $150 to win $100. On a spread, -7 means the team must win by more than seven points. The bigger the minus number, the heavier the favorite and the more you have to lay.
Plus is the underdog
A plus sign marks the side expected to lose, and it pays more because it is less likely. On a moneyline, +200 means a $100 bet returns $200 in profit. On a spread, +7 means the team is given seven points, so it covers by losing by six or fewer, or winning outright.
The number is the price, not the pick
Plus and minus tell you which side the market favors and by how much, but they say nothing about value. The favorite is not a better bet, only the more likely one, and the price already reflects that. What matters is whether the number is right, which is what the odds converter and implied probability tools help you judge.
Frequently asked questions
What do plus and minus mean in betting?+
Minus marks the favorite and plus marks the underdog. On a moneyline, -150 means risking $150 to win $100, while +200 means a $100 bet wins $200. On a spread, minus lays points and plus takes them.
Is plus or minus better in betting?+
Neither is better by default. Minus sides win more often and pay less; plus sides win less often and pay more. At a fair price they balance out, so the question is always whether the specific number is right.
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