Also known as NFL football lines and as betting “sides,” a common misconception is that sportsbooks set the pro football spread as a predicted margin of victory. The spread is actually the number NFL oddsmakers predict would be a good balance between people who want to bet the underdog and those who want to bet the favorite. NFL moneyline betting continues to gain popularity as football fans and bettors understand the value of moneyline bets, especially in betting the long shots. In this type of bet, your team needs only to win the baji bet app apkpure game “straight up” (SU) and there is no requirement for how many points they need to win by. The juice is the only number you have to pay attention to with the moneyline, as a negative value indicates the favorite (-140) and a positive one means they’re an underdog (+120).