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Types of Bets

Moneyline, spread, totals, parlays, props, futures and live betting — explained simply.

Types of Bets, Explained Simply
Types of Bets

Types of Bets, Explained Simply

Moneyline, spread, totals, parlays and props: what each bet needs to win and where beginners trip up.

Futures, Teasers and Live Bets: The Rest of the Board
Types of Bets

Futures, Teasers and Live Bets: The Rest of the Board

Beyond moneyline and spread: season-long futures, moved lines and betting while the game is on.

Asian Handicap vs European Handicap: The Real Difference
Types of Bets

Asian Handicap vs European Handicap: The Real Difference

One market keeps the draw and one removes it, and that single choice changes every price on the board.

Over/Under Totals Explained: Lines, Pushes and Alternates
Types of Bets

Over/Under Totals Explained: Lines, Pushes and Alternates

The line does the work in a totals bet, and the type of line decides whether you can win, lose or get your stake back.

Correct Score and HT/FT Bets: When They Are Worth It
Types of Bets

Correct Score and HT/FT Bets: When They Are Worth It

Large payouts hide a wide margin, and a simple score grid shows exactly how unlikely each exact result is.