moneyline vs point spread in sports betting.

[danherbias07]

Moneyline will always be the peofitable one but the point spread is trying to lessen the risk of losing if we use it. So, its not about profits but it's also about risk management on why we are choosing the latter. There are times when we could maximize the chance of winning by choosing the right spread so analyzing it correctly could save our money from losing.

I am using both and it will depend on each game. If I do believe that an underdog team can win the game then I might really pick the money line.

[freedomgo]

If I do believe that an underdog team can win the game then I might really pick the money line.

This one, if done right, can really be profitable as underdog odds are so rewarding.
Sure, favorites win most of the time, no denying that. But if you’re good at analyzing games, you’ll spot value in the underdogs, and that’s where the profit comes in.

Just don’t bet randomly. Like one thread I saw discussing about quality over quantity. Smart bets over many bets, always go with smart bets.

[rachael9385]

I think I’ll just stick to betting on the moneyline, it’s much simpler and feels safer since I’m only picking who will win, without having to worry about how many goals or points they’ll win by. Point spread is too risky for me. I cant tolerate risking my bankroll on it.

In the end what we choose should be based on how safe or more risky we want to be. Moneline safer and less risky, the profit is comfortable while point spread is highly risky, the profits are very high compared to the moneyline.

Sometimes it doesn't matter if you bet on point spread it's just a factor of luck. But like you said point spread is kind of risky especially to bet on especially if you are trying to manage your bankroll but most people go for such options because of the value. I normally stake low whenever I go with pint spread just to be om the safe side. Money line isn't 100% safe because anything can happen so gamble responsibly.

[Agbamoni]

I think I’ll just stick to betting on the moneyline, it’s much simpler and feels safer since I’m only picking who will win, without having to worry about how many goals or points they’ll win by. Point spread is too risky for me. I cant tolerate risking my bankroll on it.

In the end what we choose should be based on how safe or more risky we want to be. Moneline safer and less risky, the profit is comfortable while point spread is highly risky, the profits are very high compared to the moneyline.

Sometimes it doesn't matter if you bet on point spread it's just a factor of luck. But like you said point spread is kind of risky especially to bet on especially if you are trying to manage your bankroll but most people go for such options because of the value. I normally stake low whenever I go with pint spread just to be om the safe side. Money line isn't 100% safe because anything can happen so gamble responsibly.

My friend no strategy is 100% safe. Neither moneyline or point spread is better than the other. They both have their advantages and disadvantages to every individual. And I don't care if gambling in general is based on luck . I will always do what seems comfortable and right for me. In the end we all have to consider our tolerance and risk whenever we are gambling so that we don't exceed our bankroll.

[Cointxz]

Point spread for me. It gives extra lifeline if the match go well based on your analysis. I won most of my bet on point spread while lose most on ML because it’s just a 50% chance rate if the game is already started.

Point spread offers a good deal odds when live match depending on the situation of the game.

Point spread is the best on games that is easy to predict close match because you can safely win the bet if you have the opportunity to bet when the lead is high.

[Russlenat]

Point spread offers a good deal odds when live match depending on the situation of the game.

I do this sometimes too when I’m watching the game. But hey, quick question.. when it comes to point spreads, which side do you usually root for? The underdog or the favorites?

Cause honestly, I fall for the trap more often than I’d like to admit. Like, when I see a team totally dominating and then the spread is like +15 for the team that's getting wrecked… I jump on it like I'm sure what I'm doing. And guess what? It usually ends in heartbreak and regret. 

[Dave1]

Point spread offers a good deal odds when live match depending on the situation of the game.

I do this sometimes too when I’m watching the game. But hey, quick question.. when it comes to point spreads, which side do you usually root for? The underdog or the favorites?

Maybe it's just me, but for live betting, I usually go with the underdog. In NBA, even if a team is down by 20 points in the first half, there are chances that the underdog team might make a huge comeback giving you a great win if you beat on them.

Cause honestly, I fall for the trap more often than I’d like to admit. Like, when I see a team totally dominating and then the spread is like +15 for the team that's getting wrecked… I jump on it like I'm sure what I'm doing. And guess what? It usually ends in heartbreak and regret. 

Oh, well maybe it's a trap or maybe the team that is down doesn't have the heart to make a comeback. So maybe we can insert the element of luck again, as I have some games that I bet on the underdog and they won and usually it's between 3.x-7.x odds for a great comeback story.

[yahoo62278]

Have you ever tried keeping a record to compare the two? And what did you find, which one’s actually more profitable?

It’s easier to pick which team will win, so most people go for the moneyline. But the odds can kill your profit, since the favorites usually have really low payouts. So then you start thinking about betting on the point spread, where the payout is more balanced.

But are we really doing that kind of comparison? Or are we just betting based on gut feeling following our instincts without even knowing if we’re actually winning in the long run?

If you watch a particular team regularly(I'm talking NBA) then you kinda get a feel at how good they will do vs certain opponents. Like OKC this year. They covered the spread over 60% of the season, If you were martingailing just them to cover the spread you would have come out pretty good over the whole season.

https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/trends/ats_trends/

If you check the link you will see that 7 or 8 teams would have made you money with that strategy.

[Ruttoshi]

It’s easier to pick which team will win, so most people go for the moneyline. But the odds can kill your profit, since the favorites usually have really low payouts.

As a gambler, you are not in the position to determine how much profits that you want to make from gambling because gambling is not a business but a means of entertainment. If you feel that moneyline profits is very little, it's better to get something little than losing all your bankroll due to greed.

It's only gamblers who think that gambling is a get rich quick scheme that will fall into addiction and loss chasing because they're never satisfied with the little that they have won. No matter the strategy that you are using, you cannot make profit in the long run but losses .

[kotajikikox]

Have you ever tried keeping a record to compare the two? And what did you find, which one’s actually more profitable?

It depends of course on your abilities to bet to see which one you are most profitable at. But choosing which to go for depends on a lot of factors. Some sports like basketball have huge point scoring numbers which could be profitable and easier to bet to in a point spread. But sports like football, it will be easier to just go for moneyline since the goals are quite low and you might have a harder time winning.

Beginners may typically go for moneyline betting since it is much more straightforward and does not require them to understand complexity when it comes to sports betting.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

Have you ever tried keeping a record to compare the two? And what did you find, which one’s actually more profitable?

It’s easier to pick which team will win, so most people go for the moneyline. But the odds can kill your profit, since the favorites usually have really low payouts. So then you start thinking about betting on the point spread, where the payout is more balanced.

But are we really doing that kind of comparison? Or are we just betting based on gut feeling following our instincts without even knowing if we’re actually winning in the long run?

Basically for me as a gambler, I can confidently say that I usually don't do any kind of comparison on whatever previous patterns I may have used while gambling, but what I do is rather book my bets base on the outcome of the previous performance between both clubs, and accepting my fate, knowing fully well that gambling is both a game of skill and luck. However, I think Point Spread seems to be the most profitable pattern of Sport betting, since it always has a significant high odds as compared to mere placing a bet on the Moneyline pattern of Sport betting, which usually doesn't always end as predicted. Because by applying the Point Spread pattern of gambling such as gambling on a certain amount of goals expected to be scored, corners, shots on target or cards, it's chance of success is always high as compared to just placing a bet on either home or away team to score.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Moneyline will always be the peofitable one but the point spread is trying to lessen the risk of losing if we use it. So, its not about profits but it's also about risk management on why we are choosing the latter. There are times when we could maximize the chance of winning by choosing the right spread so analyzing it correctly could save our money from losing.

Definitely, as sports bettor I think ML is a better option, as we don't need to see how many points the winning team will need, such us in a NBA game. As long as the team is going to win, then ML is better. But there are times that many sports bettors wanted to try their luck and obviously a better odds for a handicap. And so we go with this one and it makes the game exciting for us too.

I am using both and it will depend on each game. If I do believe that an underdog team can win the game then I might really pick the money line.

Same here, If I see the team is too much or has so much offensive weapon then I will go with the handicap bet. Or if I'm going with a 3 leg parlay for example, I might take at least one team in ML for better risk management.

[Ziskinberg]

Same here, If I see the team is too much or has so much offensive weapon then I will go with the handicap bet. Or if I'm going with a 3 leg parlay for example, I might take at least one team in ML for better risk management.

Parlay? That thing could easily ruin me.. That’s why now, even if I really trust a team, I usually stay away.

Based on experience, the moment I think it’s a “sure win”  that’s exactly why it’s going to lose. 

I realized some betting lines are just overhyped to make us take the bait.
So now, I play it smarter. I stick to point spreads with decent odds, less drama, fewer disappointments.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Same here, If I see the team is too much or has so much offensive weapon then I will go with the handicap bet. Or if I'm going with a 3 leg parlay for example, I might take at least one team in ML for better risk management.

Parlay? That thing could easily ruin me.. That’s why now, even if I really trust a team, I usually stay away.

Yeah, like ML + handicap, or ML + ML + handicap.

Based on experience, the moment I think it’s a “sure win”  that’s exactly why it’s going to lose. 

Lol, don't be negative mate, we will sure do win in every of our sports bet. Just be positive as sooner or later, even if teams are down, they will make a huge comeback and win by ML or by handicap which is enough for us.

I realized some betting lines are just overhyped to make us take the bait.
So now, I play it smarter. I stick to point spreads with decent odds, less drama, fewer disappointments.

I know, it is called a trap. And I think we have been discussing that as well as there are lines that might be like this one, or in the borderline. There are lines from different sports betting site that are higher and then some that starts with just -1.5 but obviously the odds are small.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I feel like money line is more easier than point spread in sports betting, it's just easier to pick the option if any team  to win than betting on any of the teams to lead with a certain number of points...this is only going to make it more complex...what if they win and the point doesn't get up to what was predicted, it would become a wasted effort and a wasted opportunity.. I prefer to avoid things that might end up ruining my bet.

You know that some people are very skilled in sports betting, you could see the moneyline to be so easy for you meanwhile someone else see both as very easy for them to bet using any of those patterns randomly. Someone could also prefer point spread over the first one because that's more comfortable for them.

[hyudien]

I feel like money line is more easier than point spread in sports betting, it's just easier to pick the option if any team  to win than betting on any of the teams to lead with a certain number of points...this is only going to make it more complex...what if they win and the point doesn't get up to what was predicted, it would become a wasted effort and a wasted opportunity.. I prefer to avoid things that might end up ruining my bet.

You know that some people are very skilled in sports betting, you could see the moneyline to be so easy for you meanwhile someone else see both as very easy for them to bet using any of those patterns randomly. Someone could also prefer point spread over the first one because that's more comfortable for them.

So actually using both of these patterns or moneyline and point spread in betting is not a must that must be followed by every bettor, as you said it depends on how comfortable and skilled each bettor is, comfortable betting moneyline or conversely point spread or parlay which is risky doesn't matter right? the goal will be the same which is to win the bet. I personally am more flexible, don't have to rely on one pattern depending on my mood although I must admit that moneyline is the one I use most often.

[Davidvictorson]

As a bettor, we usually combine our predictions with our gut feeling. Because sometimes the predictions we make do not give satisfactory results but our hunches can actually give the right results. But it still does not guarantee long term victory.

There is no battle that do not do this. It is always our gut feeling plus our prediction mixed with some hope that it will turn out to be a win. When it is a win, it makes us want to follow our hunch the more.

I am using both and it will depend on each game. If I do believe that an underdog team can win the game then I might really pick the money line.

I agree with this, the type of game also determine. However, the favorite is the moneyline betting I do for them. It works always for me because I know that they will win. They are not called the favorite for nothing.

[YOSHIE]

But are we really doing that kind of comparison? Or are we just betting based on gut feeling following our instincts without even knowing if we’re actually winning in the long run?

Both are not interesting.
Point Spread: There is no guarantee in sports betting to give a difference in points for the opposing team, precisely what often happens

Moneyline: The same is not interesting, although the chances of winning are high and also low risk, but payment is very low.

There are other more challenging and good ways to try.
Example:
You bet on soccer gambling, don't put a bet in the early minutes, let the game last 25 'look let the game take place, wait for the odds to change, then put a bet on the team you want to do.

I once did to Liverpool vs. Leicester / 23, Odds 1.50 x 2, 50, in the 6th minute 'Leicester scored, their betting down Liverpool rose to 2.80 games continued Liverpool Bet increased to 3.20 positions still 0-1 I placed a bet For Liverpool in the 30th minute 'and 45 minutes' Liverpool scored to 1-1, 49 minutes ', 82' Liverpool scored the goal until the end to 3-1, paid for me remained at 3,20, but that way was lucky, I thought it was more challenging to me.

[Ziskinberg]

Have you ever tried keeping a record to compare the two? And what did you find, which one’s actually more profitable?

It’s easier to pick which team will win, so most people go for the moneyline. But the odds can kill your profit, since the favorites usually have really low payouts. So then you start thinking about betting on the point spread, where the payout is more balanced.

But are we really doing that kind of comparison? Or are we just betting based on gut feeling following our instincts without even knowing if we’re actually winning in the long run?

If you watch a particular team regularly(I'm talking NBA) then you kinda get a feel at how good they will do vs certain opponents. Like OKC this year. They covered the spread over 60% of the season, If you were martingailing just them to cover the spread you would have come out pretty good over the whole season.

https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/trends/ats_trends/

If you check the link you will see that 7 or 8 teams would have made you money with that strategy.

Even in the season before that, they had a solid ATS record.

But Martingale? Easier said than done. It's actually pretty tough to just focus on one team and keep using that method. For me, it’s not even fun. I want to win and enjoy the process not feel like I’m grinding a spreadsheet. And about OKC, sure, they looked great this season. But if I follow those stats into next season, there's no guarantee they’ll hit over 60% ATS again. Trends change, and so does luck.

[Peanutswar]

Beside with the teams also i considered with the team if I saw that the team has a higher chance of winning even the odds is low I still make a bet but if the game is too close and both teams are really good but the odds are sweet I make a bet at least which is make more riskier imagine you make a bet with the 50 50 chance of winning, whenever the team is close to each other and the odds is not really quite good I do often skip a game I always consider my wins at the end of the day. The profit counts not the games.