Quick answer
Moneyline: A moneyline is a bet on which side wins outright, with no point spread or handicap; in sports with draws it becomes a three-way (1X2) market.
Also called: match winner, 1X2, head-to-head
Explained, with an example
In American odds, −150 means staking 150 to win 100 and +130 means a 100 stake wins 130; in decimal these are about 1.67 and 2.30 [1]. Odds-API.io labels this market ML in its responses. Because it is the most widely offered market, moneyline prices are the usual starting point for comparing bookmakers with prediction markets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a moneyline?
A moneyline is a bet on which side wins outright, with no point spread or handicap; in sports with draws it becomes a three-way (1X2) market.
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Sources
- What Is a Moneyline Bet? Definition & Example — Odds-API.io glossary, accessed 2 Nov 2026