Betting Education Center

Master the fundamentals of NCAA football betting with our comprehensive guide

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Basic Betting Concepts

Essential terminology and concepts every bettor should understand

Understanding Odds

Standard in US sportsbooks

-110: Bet $110 to win $100

+150: Bet $100 to win $150

Common in Europe

1.91: Total return is 1.91x stake

2.50: Total return is 2.50x stake

True chance of winning

-110: 52.38% probability

+150: 40.00% probability

Quick Reference: Common Betting Terms

Juice/Vig

The sportsbook's commission (usually -110)

Push

A tie; your bet is refunded

Hook

A half-point (e.g., 7.5 has a hook)

Parlay

Multiple bets that all must win

Teaser

Parlay with adjusted point spreads

Unit

Standard bet size (usually 1% of bankroll)