Moneyline
Pick who wins. The favorite pays less, the underdog pays more.
Spread
The favorite has to win by more than the line. Chiefs -3.5 needs a 4 point win. The underdog at +3.5 wins the bet if it wins the game or loses by 3 or less. A whole number line (like -3) can land exactly, which is a push: you get your stake back.
Total (over/under)
Bet on the combined score. Over 47.5 needs 48 or more points from both teams.
Player props
Bets on one player's stats, like over 24.5 points. If the player does not play, most books void the bet and refund it. Read your book's rules, because some settle it as a loss once the game starts.
Parlays
Several bets in one. Every leg has to win, and the payout multiplies. Books love parlays because their cut multiplies too: a 4-leg parlay of -110 bets carries about four times the hold of a single bet. Use the calculator below to see the real chance every leg wins.