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Whether you're sizing up an NFL point spread or building a same-game parlay on the NBA, knowing how odds formats work puts you in control of every decision.

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Every line on our sportsbook is sourced from market feeds and displayed without markup added on our end for format conversions. The number you see in American odds and the number you see in decimal odds are mathematically equivalent — we do not round in a way that changes the implied probability between formats.

Consistent Implied Probability Switching from American to decimal or fractional does not change the underlying implied probability of any market. The math converts cleanly, and you can verify it yourself.
Live Line Transparency NFL point spreads, moneylines, and player props update in real time. The format you display them in changes the notation, not the actual price of the market.
Parlay Payout Display Same-game parlay legs show combined odds in your chosen format before you place the wager. The displayed payout is the amount credited to your account wallet if the parlay wins.
Account Wallet Clarity Winnings land in your account wallet in US dollars regardless of which odds format you used when placing the bet. PayPal, Venmo, and Play+ withdrawals all draw from the same balance.
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If a line doesn't look right or a format switch isn't sticking in your account, our support team can walk you through it. Reach us through live chat, the in-app message tool, or email — all three channels cover sportsbook display and odds-format questions.

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Live Chat Support

Open live chat from any sportsbook page and ask about odds formats, line display settings, or how a specific market is priced. Agents handle sportsbook questions directly.

In-App Odds Settings

Inside your account on mobile, go to Settings and then Display Preferences to switch between American, decimal, and fractional odds formats for every market.

Email Help Desk

For detailed questions about how a parlay payout was calculated or why a line moved, email our help desk and include the bet ID for a specific, documented reply.

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Explore the Three Main Odds Formats

American odds use a plus or minus next to a three-digit number — a minus sign shows how much you risk to profit $100, while a plus sign shows what a $100 wager returns in profit. Decimal odds, common on European sportsbooks, express your total return per dollar staked including your original stake. Fractional odds, written as 5/1 or 7/2, show profit

relative to stake and are used heavily in horse racing markets. Our sportsbook defaults to American odds for NFL, college football, NBA, MLB and NHL lines, but you can switch display formats inside your account settings at any time.

Sportsbook Odds Terms Defined

Quick plain-language definitions for the odds and market terms you'll see across our sportsbook, from NFL spreads to college football totals.

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What does the minus sign mean in American odds?

The minus sign shows the amount you must wager to profit exactly $100. A line of -150 means a $150 bet returns $100 in profit, plus your original $150 stake.

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What does the plus sign mean in American odds?

A plus sign shows the profit on a $100 wager. If a line reads +200, a $100 bet returns $200 in profit on top of your original $100 stake.

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How do decimal odds work?

Decimal odds represent your total return per dollar staked, stake included. Odds of 2.50 mean a $10 bet returns $25 total — $15 profit and your $10 stake back.

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How do fractional odds work?

Fractional odds like 5/2 show profit relative to stake. The left number is profit; the right is the stake required. A 5/2 line means a $2 bet returns $5 in profit.

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What is implied probability in sports betting?

Implied probability converts odds into a percentage chance of winning as priced by the market. American odds of -200 imply roughly a 67% probability the outcome occurs.

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What is the vig or juice on a sportsbook line?

The vig, also called juice, is the margin built into a line. On a standard -110 spread, both sides pay slightly more than even money, which is how the sportsbook covers its margin.

Odds Format Questions We Hear Most

Real questions from people sizing up NFL spreads, NBA moneylines, and MLB totals on our sportsbook — answered straight.

Our sportsbook defaults to American odds. You can switch to decimal or fractional at any time through the Display Preferences section inside your account settings on mobile or desktop.

No. Switching between American, decimal, and fractional is purely a display change. The underlying price and the dollar amount credited to your account wallet stay identical regardless of format.

For a positive line, divide by 100 and add 1. For a negative line, divide 100 by the absolute value and add 1. So +150 becomes 2.50, and -150 becomes 1.67.

The -110 on both sides of a spread reflects the sportsbook's margin. You pay slightly more than even money, so the book earns a margin no matter which side wins, keeping lines balanced.

A moneyline is a straight win-or-lose bet priced in American odds. A point spread adds a margin of victory condition, but the odds on each spread side are still displayed the same way.

Yes. Switch your display format before building the parlay and every leg, plus the combined payout, will show in decimal. The dollar figure in your account wallet is what settles if the parlay wins.
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