American odds

American odds involve displaying odds in whole numbers, with an accompanying + or - sign in front of the number. These signs indicate the favorite and underdog in a matchup. American odds are based around $100.

For favorites, the odds will include a minus sign in front of the number. The number tells you how much you need to bet to win $100. Ex: If the odds of a given outcome are shown as -250; this implies that a user must bet $250 to profit $100.

Underdog odds are shown with a plus sign in front of the number. The number tells you how much profit you could win on a $100 bet. Ex: If the odds of a given outcome are shown as +250; this implies that a user can profit $250 on a $100 bet.

Even money odds will be displayed as +100. Ex: If the odds of a given outcome are shown as +100; this implies that a user can profit $100 on a $100 bet.