I posted this question in the WC thread, but here is probably better.
Can anyone explain the following question related to soccer betting?
What do the lines +/- 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 mean?
For example: the money line (regulation and stoppage only) on Columbia is -101. Columbia -1/2 (again, reg + stoppage only) is also -101 which makes sense.
However, Costa Rica money line is +155 but Costa Rica -1/4 is +115.
What does -1/4 mean?
Soccer can be fun and exciting to wager on. For example, in MLS soccer if you bet the Red Bulls +2, you are “getting” 2 goals. So if the Red Bulls win the game, draw or lose by 1 goal, you win. If they lose by 3 goals, you lose the bet. :( If they lose by exactly 2 goals the bet is a push, and you get your money back!
The “
point spread” can be any number that a
sportsbook thinks will attract an even number of bets on each side. The line can be a whole number like 1 or 2, or a half a number like ½ or 1½.
You will have to pay a price (or odds) to bet on the spread. For example, if the price is -110, this means that you would have to bet $110 to win $100, but you don’t have to bet $110. You can bet any amount you want!
it's ok brother, was a pretty lucrative day, just could have been a bit more lucrativer if it weren't for that turkey.
