This is especially true in soccer, where 3-2 is considered a high-scoring game. However, in hockey, moving a line by half a goal is a big difference. For example, in basketball, moving a line by half a point won’t dramatically change the bet, so that will often happen without the odds shifting. This is more common in low-scoring sports. This usually means that the over is getting more bets and/or is viewed as the slightly more likely outcome. However, the over is -120, meaning you’d have to bet $120 to win $100 (or $12 to win $10).

The under bet is even money, meaning a winning bet would double the amount placed on the bet. That’s where half points come in, like the example below: The money you put down on the bet is returned, and it’s like nothing ever happened. What happens if it finished 5-3 and the total runs in the game match eight? Well, that’s called a push, and the bet is essentially canceled. Let’s say the final score is 6-3 in favor of the Rays. If you like how one of the pitchers matches up with the opposing lineup, maybe bet the under. If you think one of the starting pitchers is due to blow up, maybe you bet the over. Eight runs isn’t particularly high or low for a total. This is a relatively standard baseball total. The odds are the same for both bets, at -110, which is slightly less than even money. There are two possible bets: betting there will be more than eight combined runs or betting under eight combined runs. In this case, the Rays are hosting the Rangers, and the spread, total, and moneyline are all listed.

Explanation of sports betting odds