If you wager $11, you have the chance to win $10 on the bet for a total of $21.įor example, if the odds board shows that the Patriots are favored to beat the Bills by 5.5 points, then New England must win by six points or more for someone who wagered on them to win. Making a point spread wager means that the favored team must win by more points than the number value listed, and usually offered at 11 to 10 odds. If you think that Boston can pull off a win, then you could win $120 on a $100 bet for a total of $220. For example, if the odds board favors the Yankees (-140) to win against the Red Sox (+120), you’ll need to place a $140 wager on New York for a chance to win $100 for a total of $240. There are three ways to make a straight bet: If you want to place a wager on the outcome of a single game, then a straight bet is for you.
