Money Line In Nfl Betting

NFL Money Line betting is the simplest and a popular form of betting. With NFL money line betting you are simply picking which team will outright win the game. The moneyline odds will list the the favorite in a given game as a negative number (ie.200) that means you will have to bet that amount to win $100. The easiest way to understand moneyline wagers is by using a $100 bet. Using the above example, the moneyline on the underdog Buccaneers was +136. At +136 odds, a $100 wager would pay $136 in profit if the Buccaneers won the game (for a total payout of $236). Bettors often like picking underdogs because they are usually “plus” money. A moneyline wager is a straight bet on the winner of a game. There are no point spreads attached or any other factors to consider. The sole concern is which side will win the contest. After taking a look at the moneyline odds for a game you’re interested in betting on, you’ll know which side is expected to win. Moneyline betting is also called straight-up betting. This is the most basic way to bet because you are simply picking a team to win. When you visit your sportsbook of choice, you’ll see NFL moneyline betting odds that look something like this: Falcons -150.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will battle Super Bowl LV. The game takes place Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. It would be the Chiefs’ second straight title and for the Bucs, it would be their first since Super Bowl XXXVII in February 2003. Buccaneers QB Tom Brady is in his 10th Super Bowl and seeking his seventh championship. Below, we analyze the Super Bowl 55 odds and lines at BetMGM with picks and predictions for the first-half money line.

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Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11:50 a.m. ET.

First-half money line: Chiefs -150 (bet $150 to win $100) Buccanners +125 (bet $100 to win $125)

While people will remember the second halves of games and how things ended, having a lead in the first half of the Super Bowl matters. Now, last year’s game between the Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers was the fourth first-half tie in the Big Game, but teams going into the half with the lead are 38-12 in the Super Bowl.

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The Chiefs held the halftime lead in both of their games this postseason, leading the Cleveland Browns19-3 at the half in the divisional round and holding a21-12 lead at the half over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. In last year’s championship run, the Chiefs led at the half in one game, trailed in another and were tied in the Super Bowl.

Tampa Bay led at the half in the wild-card round and the NFC Championship but was tied at the half in the divisional round. When the Bucs and Chiefs met in Week 12, the Chiefs led 20-7 after one half, en route to a 27-24 win.

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If we look at Tom Brady’s New England Patriots teams in the Super Bowl, they led at halftime only five times, although they trailed only twice.

2021 Super Bowl first-half money line prediction

You have to like how the Chiefs are playing right now. The Bucs have the defense and the edge rushers to cause QB Patrick Mahomes trouble, especially with LT Eric Fisher out with an Achilles tear, but Kansas City has been here before and is playing at a high level. The Chiefs have played with the lead all postseason and did it against the Bucs in the regular season.

The question is whether they can stave off a comeback.

As for the first half, bet the CHIEFS (-150).

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It’s rare to have a week so deep into an NFL season that has as many games with significant playoff implications, but Week 11 has them from start to finish.

The weeks opens with a Thursday night matchup between the Cardinals (6-3) and Seahawks (6-3) and extends into the Sunday afternoon games with the Titans (6-3) at the Ravens (6-3) and Packers (8-2) at the Colts (6-3). The week ends with a pair of prime time showdowns – the Chiefs (8-1) at the Raiders (6-3) during Sunday night and the Rams (6-3) at the Buccaneers (7-3) during Monday night.

There will be a lot at stake this week – not just for current positioning, but potential tie-breakers when the regular season comes to an end.

NFL Betting Odds and Lines: Week 11

Arizona (+150) at Seattle (-176)

The Over/Under on this game is a whopping 57.5 points (-110 for both Over and Under). The teams combined to score 71 points in their first meeting, but that has been an outlier. It’s only the third time in their last 14 meetings they’ve gone over the point for this week. Take the Under at -110 and hope for two or three 10-play drives to eat up clock time.

Philadelphia (+155) at Cleveland (-182)

The Browns are favored by 3.5 points (-121 for Philly, 100 for Cleveland). This bet is based on the data. NFC East teams are 2-18-1 in games outside their division and 0-7-1 against the AFC North. It’s hard to fight those numbers, which show how historically bad the teams in this division are. Take Cleveland and lay the 3.5 points.

Atlanta (+175) at New Orleans (-209)

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The Saints offense may well be more explosive with Jameis Winston bombing and throwing as many picks as TDs (three each isn’t unusual). With an Over/Under of 49.5 points (-115 Over, -106 Under), the bait has been laid out. This one could hit 60 (with 21 scored by the defenses on returns). Take the Over at -115.

New England (-141) at Houston (+120)

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Every year there is a team that confounds me in having the talent to be good, but betraying you at the pay window. In 2020, Houston is that team. They Patriots won in a Nor’eastern monsoon against the Ravens Sunday night and have to travel to Houston. I hate myself, but take Houston on the Money Line.

Pittsburgh (-435) at Jacksonville (+340)

The “trap game” crowd is skulking around here. The Steelers showed last week that they could abandon the run by choice and throw their way to victory. Jacksonville’s secondary is worse. The Steelers are at -9 (-115 for Pittsburgh, -106 for the Jags). The Steelers won’t finish undefeated, but it won’t be this week. Take the Steelers and lay 9 points at -115.

Cincinnati (100) at Washington (-118)

Scroll back up to the Philadelphia-Cleveland prediction and re-look at the numbers outside the division and vs. the AFC North. Take Cincinnati on the Money Line at even money.

Tennessee (+210) at Baltimore (-250)

Tennessee is no joke. I believe Baltimore is going to win, so I won’t touch the Money Line. But, at 6.5 point favorites (-115 for the Titans, -106 for the Ravens), the Ravens are being given a healthy margin to beat a team that plays their style of football and has beaten them two of the last three meetings. Take Tennessee at +6.5 for -115.

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Detroit (Off) at Carolina (Off)

The general Over/Under number has been around 49 points. With the offenses and, more importantly, the suspect defenses, if one team gets up double digits, it won’t take its foot off the gas. Take the Over.

Miami (-182) at Denver (+155)

All signs point to Miami winning based on record, but temperatures are going to be in the 40s with snow and rain prior to game time predicted. It may not be enough for Denver to win, but as 3.5 point home dogs (-110 for both Miami and Denver), I’d be willing to take Denver and the 3.5 points at -110.

New York Jets (+325) at Los Angeles Chargers (-400)

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Hate the Jets. The point spread is Chargers -8.5 (-110 for both teams). I would lay 14. Take the Chargers -8.5 at -110.

Green Bay (+105) at Indianapolis (-125)

Not a fan of the Colts offense. Their defense can limit anyone, but if I’m putting my stacks down on a game, I want the better quarterback more times than not. Aaron Rodgers vs. Philip Rivers? Give me Rodgers and take the underdog Packers on the Money Line.

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Dallas (+250) at Minnesota (-304)

Minnesota is a 7-point favorite (-110 for both teams). This is troubling given Minnesota’s shaky secondary, but the Vikings have won three straight against better teams than the current Dallas squad. Take Minnesota and lay the 7 points at -110.

Kansas City (Off) at Las Vegas (Off)

The Chiefs are coming off their bye week and are a 7-point favorite. The Raiders are going to try to take the air out of the ball. That only works if you’re successful. The Chiefs have issues on defense, but can stack the box to stop Josh Jacobs and three-and-outs kill that theory. Take Kansas City and lay the points.

Los Angeles Rams (+160) at Tampa Bay (-189)

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The Bucs have the horses to score 30 points. So do the Rams. The Over/Under is 48.5 points. Despite the defenses they’re facing, big plays will be available for both teams. You make need more touchdowns than field goals, but take the Over.

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