Reading a College Basketball Moneyline
A negative number — say -160 — tells you how much you need to wager to return $100 in profit on the favorite. A positive number — say +140 — tells you what a $100 wager returns on the underdog. The margin between those two numbers is where the book builds its edge. At wagerslines, the moneyline sits alongside the point spread
and the total so you can compare all three markets for the same NCAA game before committing. Line movement before tip-off reflects roster news, injury reports, and sharp action from experienced bettors — watching that movement is itself a useful signal. Available in eligible states only.