What the NFL Moneyline Number Actually Means
Every NFL moneyline has a negative number and a positive number. The negative side — say -165 — tells you how much you need to wager to profit $100 on the favorite. The positive side — say +140 — shows what a $100 wager returns on the underdog. Neither number involves a spread. If your team wins the game, the bet cashes
regardless of the final margin. That simplicity makes moneylines the entry point most new football bettors start with, and the format experienced bettors stack into same-game parlays to build larger payouts off a single matchup.