Welcome to Game Advisers, your ultimate one-stop source for all things related to sports betting. Whether you’re looking for odds, lines, scores, or analysis, we’ve got you covered—not just for NFL, but for all upcoming games across major sports. From football and basketball to baseball, hockey, and beyond, Game Advisers provides the best odds and insights at one convenient source. Understanding the odds for each game is crucial for bettors, and we’re here to help you navigate through them with ease. Read on to learn more about the odds for all your favorite sports.
Game Advisers Odds – Moneyline
Moneyline bets are the simplest for new sports bettors to understand. A moneyline bet is just a wager on a team to win a game, with no consideration for the final score or margin of victory. For example, if you bet on the Buffalo Bills to win and they do, you win your bet.
Before placing a moneyline bet, it’s important to understand the odds for that game. Every bet is assigned odds, which are set by oddsmakers using various criteria. While how odds are set is a detailed topic, what matters most for bettors is understanding what those odds represent.
Let’s look at an example of a game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. The moneyline bet might appear like this:
Here, Detroit is the favorite, indicated by the negative odds (-120). This means you’d need to bet $120 to win $100 if the Lions win. On the flip side, Chicago is the underdog, indicated by the positive odds (+105). A $100 bet on the Bears would win you $105 if they pull off the victory. Regardless of the final score, if your team wins, your bet is a winner.
Moneyline bets are straightforward and easy to follow, which makes them an excellent starting point for newer bettors.
NFL Odds – Spread
Point spreads are another popular way to bet on sports, and they help to level the playing field between two teams. In our example, if the Lions are the stronger team, oddsmakers will give them a point spread to balance the bet. A typical point spread bet for this game might look like this:
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
In this case, Detroit is favored to win by three points. If you bet on the Lions, they must win by four or more points for your bet to be successful. If the final score is 21-17, Detroit covers the spread, and you win the bet.
The odds for the spread (-110) indicate that for every $1.10 wagered, you’d win $1.00. So, if you bet $110 and the Lions cover the spread, you’d get back your $110 stake plus $100 in winnings.
The beauty of the point spread is that it gives underdogs a fighting chance. In this case, if the Bears lose by less than three points or win outright, anyone betting on Chicago would win the bet. It’s a great option for those who believe an underdog will keep the game close.
Odds – Totals or Over/Unders
Another popular bet type is wagering on the total, or the combined score of both teams in a game. This is known as an Over/Under bet, where bettors simply predict whether the final score will be over or under a set total determined by the oddsmakers.
Let’s stick with the Lions and Bears example. The totals bet might look like this:
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
If you think the total combined score will be 48 points or more, you’d bet the Over. If you expect fewer than 48 points, you’d bet the Under. Let’s say the final score is Detroit 24, Chicago 17, making the total 41 points. In this case, the Under wins, and those who bet it receive their stake back plus their winnings.
Over/Under bets are ideal when you’re unsure about betting on a specific team but have a good feel for how the game will unfold in terms of scoring.
Odds – First Half Bets
Just like full-game bets, you can also place wagers on just the first half of a game. This includes betting on the moneyline, point spread, and totals for the first half of play.
For example, in our Lions vs. Bears game, a first-half bet might look like this:
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
Here, the Lions are favored to win the first half by 1.5 points. If you bet on Detroit, they must lead by two or more points at halftime for your bet to win. Whatever happens in the second half doesn’t affect the outcome of your first-half wager. First-half bets can be particularly useful when you’ve identified a team that tends to start strong or a matchup where one side is likely to dominate early.
Odds – Second Half Bets
Similarly, bettors can place wagers on just the second half of the game. These bets start after halftime, essentially resetting the score for betting purposes. You can bet on moneyline, point spreads, totals, and even props just for the second half of the game.
Let’s say the Bears lead 17-13 at halftime. A second-half betting line might look like this:
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
Even though Chicago is leading, Detroit is favored to win the second half by at least three points. Second-half bets are ideal for bettors who see potential in teams to come back after a slow start or who are good at spotting momentum shifts during halftime.
With only a brief halftime, oddsmakers have little time to adjust their lines, making the second-half betting market a prime spot for sharp bettors to identify value.
At Game Advisers, we provide odds and insights for all major sports, not just the NFL. Whether you’re betting on football, basketball, baseball, or any other sport, we’ve got you covered with the best odds, analysis, and betting strategies.
NBA Odds
NBA Odds – Moneylines
Example: Nets (+315) vs. Celtics (-400)
NBA moneyline bets are simple to understand but can be challenging to master. The goal is to pick the winner of the game. However, big favorites often have low payout odds, meaning you’ll need a high winning percentage to stay profitable. For example, to win $100 on the Celtics, you’d need to risk $400.
On the flip side, underdogs offer bigger payouts. In this case, a $100 bet on the Nets would yield a $315 profit if they win. This means you can have a lower winning percentage (less than 50%) and still turn a profit by consistently betting on underdogs.
NBA Odds – Point Spreads
Example: Kings -7.5 (-110) vs. Spurs +7.5 (-110)
Point spreads are designed to even the playing field between two teams. The favorite is assigned a negative spread and must win by more than that number to cover the bet. In this example, the Kings are -7.5 favorites, meaning they need to win by at least eight points for your bet to win.
Underdogs, like the Spurs in this case, are assigned a positive spread. A bet on the Spurs at +7.5 would win if they win outright or lose by seven points or fewer.
Some spreads are whole numbers, and if the final margin matches the spread exactly (e.g., Kings win by 7 in a -7 spread), the bet pushes, and your wager is refunded.
NBA Odds – Game Totals (Over/Under)
Example: O 230 Points (-115) vs. U 230 Points (-105)
NBA totals, also known as Over/Under bets, are based on the combined score of both teams. You’re betting on whether the total points scored in the game will be over (O) or under (U) a set number. In this example, you predict whether the combined score will exceed or fall below 230 points.
If the game finishes with a total of 231 points or more, the over wins. If it finishes with 229 points or fewer, the under wins. If the total score is exactly 230 points, the bet is a push, and your wager is refunded.
NBA Odds – 1st Half / 2nd Half Odds
Example: Knicks vs. Magic – Over 115.5 Points (-110) vs. Under 115.5 Points (-110)
Bettors can place wagers on just the first or second half of NBA games. In our example, the 1st half total is set at 115.5 points, and you can bet on whether the 1st half score will go over or under that number.
Additionally, during halftime, sportsbooks release updated odds for the second half. This allows you to place new bets based on the game’s first-half performance, making second-half bets a great way to capitalize on mid-game adjustments.
NBA Odds – Quarters (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) Odds
Example: Knicks +0.5 (-120) vs. Magic -0.5 (+100) (3rd Quarter Only)
You can also bet on individual quarters in an NBA game. For instance, if you know a team typically dominates the third quarter, you can bet on the moneyline, point spread, or total for just that quarter.
In this example, the Magic are slight favorites (-0.5) to win the third quarter. For your bet to win, the Magic must outscore the Knicks in that specific quarter. Points scored in other quarters are irrelevant for this bet.
NBA Odds – Alternate Spreads and Totals
Example: Knicks Alternate Spread -5.5 (+160)
If you have a strong feeling about a game, you can bet on alternate spreads and totals to increase your payout. In this example, the standard spread for the Knicks might be -1 (-110), but by betting on an alternate spread of Knicks -5.5 (+160), you’d need the Knicks to win by six or more points for a larger payout.
You can also lower the spread or total for safer bets, but the odds decrease with each adjustment in your favor.
NBA Odds – Parlays
Example: GSW -2.5, ATL +5.5, and ORL/DET Over 209.5 Points
An NBA parlay combines multiple bets into a single wager. To win a parlay, all selections must be correct, but if they are, the payout is much larger than betting each one individually.
In this example, the parlay includes three picks: Golden State Warriors -2.5, Atlanta Hawks +5.5, and the Over 209.5 in the Orlando vs. Detroit game. All three must win for the parlay to pay out. A three-team parlay typically offers 6/1 odds, meaning a $100 bet could return $600 if all picks hit.
You can use a parlay calculator to determine the potential payout for your combination of picks.