How do odds and spreads work

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In Decimal odds, which is common in Europe, -110 translates to 1.91 odds. You can bet $11 to win $10, $20 to win $18.18, etc.įor those that live outside the United States, this may look even more strange since -110 is in American odds format. Of course, you don't need to literally bet $110 that is just the ratio of the amount bet to the amount won. When you see -110 odds, you need to bet $110 to win $100. This is why the odds are often called the price of a bet. The -110 listed is the actual odds given for these bets, and the odds determine how much you win based on the amount of your wager.

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Whether you're brand new to betting, have placed some bets but have disregarded the -110, or live outside the United States and are unfamiliar with American odds, you'll be an expert in no time after reading. If you don't know what that means, don't worry - we're covering that today and it's not nearly as complicated as it looks. When betting these choices, you will almost always see -110 listed with them. Last week, we went over how to read sports betting odds and covered the most common items you'll see on a betting board inside a sportsbook (or on your screen with your online sportsbook).

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