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101
Sports Betting 101
Our helpful guide provides tools and resources so you can better understand the FanDuel Sportsbook app for a smoother betting experience.
Need help getting started on FanDuel? Watch our how-to video here
How to read the Odds
Odds are the measure of how much you can win per $100 wager. The - and + next to the odds are used to show the potential payout and whether the wager is more or less likely to win.
While the “-” wagers have a higher chance of paying out and the “+” wagers a lower chance, this is implied probability and does not guarantee a win or loss.
The “-” odds show how much you'd need to bet to win $100. For example, if you see the odds are -120, that means if you wager $120, your potential profit is $100 (plus your original stake).
The “+” odds show the amount of money you’d win if you bet $100. For example, if you see the odds are +120, that means if you wager $100, your potential profit is $120.
FYI: Don’t confuse the odds with the point spread. The point spread is a bet type that has two types of “+” and “-”. The “+” and “-” with single or double digits are displayed ABOVE the odds and refer to the points scored in a game. The odds are below the spread and have triple digits or higher.
The Bet Types
Spread
When you bet the spread, you’re betting on a team’s margin of victory or defeat. So, if you bet on the favorite (indicated by the “-”), they have to win by more than the number shown. If you bet on the underdog (“+”), they have to win outright or lose by less than the number shown.
Example
Moneyline
A moneyline is a bet on which team will win a game outright.
Example: The Cowboys are -190 to beat the Commanders, while the Commanders are +160 to win. If you think the Cowboys will win the game, you would have to wager $190 to potentially win $100 (or wager $19 to win $10). Conversely, if you think the underdog, Commanders, will win, you would wager $100 to potentially win $160 (or wager $10 to win $16).
Total
A total, or over/under, is a bet on the total amount of points scored in a game by both teams combined. A bet on the over means that both teams combined must score more than the number shown, whereas a bet on the under means that they must score less than the number shown.
Example: The Cowboys vs Commanders total is 48 points. If you think the total score of the game will be more than 48, you would bet the over and would have to wager $110 to potentially win $100.
FYI: If the teams combine for the indicated total exactly, then the wager is a push (or tie), meaning all bets are voided and you get your money back.
Prop (or Proposition):
A prop is a bet that isn’t tied to the outcome of a game. FanDuel offers both player props and game props.
Player props are tied to an individual player's performance in an event.
Example: Player totals: A set number for points/assists/yards/etc. and you can bet the over or under, e.g. “Noah Fant will have over 48 receiving yards.”
Game props are tied to another specific aspect of the game (other than player performance).
Example: Will the game go to overtime? Will the team that scores first win? Is the total score going to be an odd or even number?
Parlay
A parlay is a bet that combines two or more selections into one larger bet. For a parlay to be successful, each of the individual legs (or selections) must win.
Example
Same Game Parlay & SGP+
A Same Game Parlay is a special type of parlay that combines two or more selections from a single game.
FanDuel also offers a SGP+, which lets you add more selections from other games to your Same Game Parlay and Live SGP/SGP+ for all NFL games so you can get in the action even after the game has started.
Example: Think your favorite team is going to dominate their next matchup? Bet on them to win by more than 4 points and the total to go over - all in one parlay. If both of your parlay legs hit, you’ll win more than if you placed each bet separately. But if you miss one leg, you’ll lose the parlay.
Same Game Parlay
Same Game Parlay+
FYI: Keep an eye out for our Popular SGPs where you can make the same bets as your favorite celebrities or bet on trending wagers among FanDuel customers.
Live Bets or In-Game Bets
If you’re late to a game, you can still get in on the action. Live bets are any bets placed on a live game after it has already started. FanDuel offers odds throughout the game that continuously update as the game progresses.
FYI: Odds are subject to change at any time and often change frequently in real time. Toggle on the “Always accept odds movement”, located on the betslip, to submit bets without confirming changes to odds for quick bet placement. Toggle off to confirm odds changes before bet placement.
Bet settlement is not always immediate and many of our live markets settle after the game is over.
Odds Boosts
Odds Boosts are available on an impromptu basis. They offer increased odds on certain bet selections for a higher potential payout.
Example: If the odds were -110 and you wagered $10, you would potentially win a little over $9. With the odds boosted to +125, a $10 wager could win you $12.50.
Alternate Lines
Alternate lines let you choose your own spread or total.
FYI: The majority of alternate spreads and totals are added to parlays and not normally bet as a straight.
Futures
Futures are bets on future events that generally won’t occur for weeks or months. These events usually refer to significant league championships, but can also refer to divisional or conference outcomes or be specific to a player.
Example: Futures can be wagers on competition or tournament outrights (e.g. the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl, Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon, the Los Angeles Lakers to win the Pacific Division, etc.). They can also refer to regular season win totals (e.g. Brooklyn Nets O/U 67.5 Wins), regular season points (e.g. Seattle Kraken O/U 125.5 Points) or player prop futures (e.g. Aaron Rodgers O/U 72.5 Passing TDs for the season).
Round Robin
A round robin is an easy way to place multiple parlays at once. When you place a round robin, you’re placing individual bets on every possible parlay combination within the selected wagers. You don’t have to win all the parlays to win the round robin.
To place a round robin, just add 3 or more selections to your betslip and go to the Round Robin tab. Here, you’ll see the bets broken down By 2’s, By 3’s, and so on. These indicate the number of selections in each individual parlay you’re placing. Round Robin wagers cannot combine different selections when there are related contingencies.
Example: If you’re betting on teams A, B, and C to win outright, you’ll have two round robin options available. Your By 2’s option includes all possible 2-team parlays for these three wagers (A+B, B+C, and A+C). And your By 3’s option includes all possible 3-team parlays on these 3 wagers (A+B+C). If you bet $30 on the By 2’s option, that money will be split evenly among the 2-team parlays ($10 on each of the 3 wagers).
NFL
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Player Propositions, Game Propositions, Parlays, Teasers, Live Wagers, Half and Quarter Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Wagers
Available Teasers
What you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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NBA
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Player Propositions, Game Propositions, Parlays, Teasers, Live Wagers, Half and Quarter Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Betting
Available Teasers
First Basket Markets
The First Team Basket
Wire-to-Wire Betting
What you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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MLB
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagers, First 5 Innings, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Betting (Run Line)
Spread Wagering (Run Line)
Listed Pitcher(s) Option
First 5 Inning Wagering
What you need to know
Additional MLB Betting Rules
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NHL
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagers, Period Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Double Result
Spread/Puck Line Wagering
What you need to know
Additional NHL Betting Rules
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Tennis
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlay, Live Wagers, Set Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Wagers
Game/Set Spread Wagering
What you need to know
Additional Tennis Wagering Rules
Retirement Rules
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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Golf
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Wagers
Outright Winner Betting
Top 5/10/20 Betting
Dead Heat Rule
What you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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Soccer
Available Bet Types: Proposition Wagers, Spread, Total Goals, Parlays, Futures, Round Robins
Spread Betting (3-way)
Home vs. Away Display
What you need to know
World Soccer 101
The World Cup is starting November 20th! Click here to learn everything there is to know about the 2022 tournament.
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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Motorsports
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Round Robins, Futures
What you need to know
Formula 1 “first retirement” wagers
NASCAR Specific Wagering Rules
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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MMA / Boxing
Available Bet Types: Round Wagering, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagering, Future Fights (If available)
Boxing
Round Wagering
Round Wagering Rules
Method of Victory
Technical Decision/Draw Information
What else you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
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MMA
Round Wagering
Method of Victory Wagering in MMA
Additional MMA Rules
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Sports Betting 101
Our helpful guide provides tools and resources so you can better understand the FanDuel Sportsbook app for a smoother betting experience.
Need help getting started on FanDuel? Watch our how-to video here
How to read the Odds
Odds are the measure of how much you can win per $100 wager. The - and + next to the odds are used to show the potential payout and whether the wager is more or less likely to win.
While the “-” wagers have a higher chance of paying out and the “+” wagers a lower chance, this is implied probability and does not guarantee a win or loss.
The “-” odds show how much you'd need to bet to win $100. For example, if you see the odds are -120, that means if you wager $120, your potential profit is $100 (plus your original stake).
The “+” odds show the amount of money you’d win if you bet $100. For example, if you see the odds are +120, that means if you wager $100, your potential profit is $120.
FYI: Don’t confuse the odds with the point spread. The point spread is a bet type that has two types of “+” and “-”. The “+” and “-” with single or double digits are displayed ABOVE the odds and refer to the points scored in a game. The odds are below the spread and have triple digits or higher.
The Bet Types
Spread
When you bet the spread, you’re betting on a team’s margin of victory or defeat. So, if you bet on the favorite (indicated by the “-”), they have to win by more than the number shown. If you bet on the underdog (“+”), they have to win outright or lose by less than the number shown.
Example
Moneyline
A moneyline is a bet on which team will win a game outright.
Example: The Cowboys are -190 to beat the Commanders, while the Commanders are +160 to win. If you think the Cowboys will win the game, you would have to wager $190 to potentially win $100 (or wager $19 to win $10). Conversely, if you think the underdog, Commanders, will win, you would wager $100 to potentially win $160 (or wager $10 to win $16).
Total
A total, or over/under, is a bet on the total amount of points scored in a game by both teams combined. A bet on the over means that both teams combined must score more than the number shown, whereas a bet on the under means that they must score less than the number shown.
Example: The Cowboys vs Commanders total is 48 points. If you think the total score of the game will be more than 48, you would bet the over and would have to wager $110 to potentially win $100.
FYI: If the teams combine for the indicated total exactly, then the wager is a push (or tie), meaning all bets are voided and you get your money back.
Prop (or Proposition):
A prop is a bet that isn’t tied to the outcome of a game. FanDuel offers both player props and game props.
Player props are tied to an individual player's performance in an event.
Example: Player totals: A set number for points/assists/yards/etc. and you can bet the over or under, e.g. “Noah Fant will have over 48 receiving yards.”
Game props are tied to another specific aspect of the game (other than player performance).
Example: Will the game go to overtime? Will the team that scores first win? Is the total score going to be an odd or even number?
Parlay
A parlay is a bet that combines two or more selections into one larger bet. For a parlay to be successful, each of the individual legs (or selections) must win.
Example
Same Game Parlay & SGP+
A Same Game Parlay is a special type of parlay that combines two or more selections from a single game.
FanDuel also offers a SGP+, which lets you add more selections from other games to your Same Game Parlay and Live SGP/SGP+ for all NFL games so you can get in the action even after the game has started.
Example: Think your favorite team is going to dominate their next matchup? Bet on them to win by more than 4 points and the total to go over - all in one parlay. If both of your parlay legs hit, you’ll win more than if you placed each bet separately. But if you miss one leg, you’ll lose the parlay.
Same Game Parlay
Same Game Parlay+
FYI: Keep an eye out for our Popular SGPs where you can make the same bets as your favorite celebrities or bet on trending wagers among FanDuel customers.
Live Bets or In-Game Bets
If you’re late to a game, you can still get in on the action. Live bets are any bets placed on a live game after it has already started. FanDuel offers odds throughout the game that continuously update as the game progresses.
FYI: Odds are subject to change at any time and often change frequently in real time. Toggle on the “Always accept odds movement”, located on the betslip, to submit bets without confirming changes to odds for quick bet placement. Toggle off to confirm odds changes before bet placement.
Bet settlement is not always immediate and many of our live markets settle after the game is over.
Odds Boosts
Odds Boosts are available on an impromptu basis. They offer increased odds on certain bet selections for a higher potential payout.
Example: If the odds were -110 and you wagered $10, you would potentially win a little over $9. With the odds boosted to +125, a $10 wager could win you $12.50.
Alternate Lines
Alternate lines let you choose your own spread or total.
FYI: The majority of alternate spreads and totals are added to parlays and not normally bet as a straight.
Futures
Futures are bets on future events that generally won’t occur for weeks or months. These events usually refer to significant league championships, but can also refer to divisional or conference outcomes or be specific to a player.
Example: Futures can be wagers on competition or tournament outrights (e.g. the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl, Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon, the Los Angeles Lakers to win the Pacific Division, etc.). They can also refer to regular season win totals (e.g. Brooklyn Nets O/U 67.5 Wins), regular season points (e.g. Seattle Kraken O/U 125.5 Points) or player prop futures (e.g. Aaron Rodgers O/U 72.5 Passing TDs for the season).
Round Robin
A round robin is an easy way to place multiple parlays at once. When you place a round robin, you’re placing individual bets on every possible parlay combination within the selected wagers. You don’t have to win all the parlays to win the round robin.
To place a round robin, just add 3 or more selections to your betslip and go to the Round Robin tab. Here, you’ll see the bets broken down By 2’s, By 3’s, and so on. These indicate the number of selections in each individual parlay you’re placing. Round Robin wagers cannot combine different selections when there are related contingencies.
Example: If you’re betting on teams A, B, and C to win outright, you’ll have two round robin options available. Your By 2’s option includes all possible 2-team parlays for these three wagers (A+B, B+C, and A+C). And your By 3’s option includes all possible 3-team parlays on these 3 wagers (A+B+C). If you bet $30 on the By 2’s option, that money will be split evenly among the 2-team parlays ($10 on each of the 3 wagers).
NFL
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Player Propositions, Game Propositions, Parlays, Teasers, Live Wagers, Half and Quarter Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Wagers
Available Teasers
What you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on the NFL.
NBA
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Player Propositions, Game Propositions, Parlays, Teasers, Live Wagers, Half and Quarter Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Betting
Available Teasers
First Basket Markets
The First Team Basket
Wire-to-Wire Betting
What you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on the NBA.
MLB
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagers, First 5 Innings, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Betting (Run Line)
Spread Wagering (Run Line)
Listed Pitcher(s) Option
First 5 Inning Wagering
What you need to know
Additional MLB Betting Rules
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
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NHL
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagers, Period Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Double Result
Spread/Puck Line Wagering
What you need to know
Additional NHL Betting Rules
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on the NHL.
Tennis
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlay, Live Wagers, Set Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Wagers
Game/Set Spread Wagering
What you need to know
Additional Tennis Wagering Rules
Retirement Rules
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on tennis.
Golf
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagers, Round Robins, Futures, Spread Wagers
Outright Winner Betting
Top 5/10/20 Betting
Dead Heat Rule
What you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on golf.
Soccer
Available Bet Types: Proposition Wagers, Spread, Total Goals, Parlays, Futures, Round Robins
Spread Betting (3-way)
Home vs. Away Display
What you need to know
World Soccer 101
The World Cup is starting November 20th! Click here to learn everything there is to know about the 2022 tournament.
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on soccer.
Motorsports
Available Bet Types: Straight Wagers, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Round Robins, Futures
What you need to know
Formula 1 “first retirement” wagers
NASCAR Specific Wagering Rules
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on NASCAR.
MMA / Boxing
Available Bet Types: Round Wagering, Proposition Wagers, Parlays, Live Wagering, Future Fights (If available)
Boxing
Round Wagering
Round Wagering Rules
Method of Victory
Technical Decision/Draw Information
What else you need to know
The Duel: Picks and Predictions
FanDuel’s curated collection of quick-hitting content written by the most knowledgeable sports fans
around.
Get helpful tips for upcoming games now! Click here to get everything you need to bet on boxing.
MMA
Round Wagering
Method of Victory Wagering in MMA
Additional MMA Rules
21+ and present in AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA (permitted parishes only), MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, or WY. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ and present in MS. Gambling problem? For crisis counseling & referral services call 1-888-777-9696. 18+ and present in WA. When Gambling Becomes a Problem, There’s Hope. Help Starts Here. (800) 547-6133.



