JILICC Moneyline Meaning and How to Work Out the Payout
A moneyline is a bet on which side wins the game, with no points adjustment.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| JILICC 1X2 | On a 1X2 market, 1 is a home win, X is a draw and 2 is an away win, judged on regulation time. |
| JILICC Handicap Betting | A handicap adds or subtracts points from one side's score before the result is judged. |
| JILICC Parlay | A parlay is one bet made of two or more legs. |
| JILICC Underdog Meaning | The underdog is the side the book rates as less likely to win. |
Moneyline meaning comes down to one thing: it is a bet on which side wins, with no points added and no margin required. The price decides what a win pays, and it can be printed in American notation (plus and minus numbers) or in decimal. This page converts both into stake, profit and payout using invented prices. The market sits next to handicap and totals, as shown in basketball odds on a sportsbook board.
Moneyline with a plus price
A plus price tells you the profit on a stake of 100. Example: Team B at plus 240.
- Stake 100: profit is 240, total return 340.
- Stake 50: profit is 50 times 240 divided by 100, which is 120, and total return is 170.
- Decimal equivalent: 240 divided by 100 plus 1 is 3.40.
A plus price belongs to the side the book rates as less likely, the underdog explained on the underdog side and its plus price.
Moneyline with a minus price
A minus price tells you the stake needed to profit 100. Example: Team A at minus 250.
- Stake 250: profit is 100, total return 350.
- Stake 100: profit is 100 times 100 divided by 250, which is 40, and total return is 140.
- Decimal equivalent: 100 divided by 250 plus 1 is 1.40.
The minus side is the favourite and pays less per unit staked, because it is rated as more likely to win.
Price conversion table
| American price | Decimal price | Profit on 100 | Implied chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus 240 | 3.40 | 240 | 29.4 percent |
| Plus 100 | 2.00 | 100 | 50.0 percent |
| Minus 250 | 1.40 | 40 | 71.4 percent |
| Minus 200 | 1.50 | 50 | 66.7 percent |
Implied chance is 1 divided by the decimal price. Adding both sides of one market, 29.4 plus 71.4, gives 100.8 percent, and the surplus is the book’s margin. The the house edge in casino games in casino games is the nearest comparison.
How a draw is treated on a moneyline
A two-way moneyline has no draw outcome. If a game ends level, the book’s rules decide: some count overtime, some refund the stake, some settle on regulation time. When a market lists a draw as its own result, you are on a three-way market, covered at the 1X2 market and its draw outcome.
Before you place a moneyline bet
- Check the format the bet slip uses.
- Confirm the return it shows for your stake.
- Open the sportsbook’s own rules page for overtime and tie rules.
- Set a limit first.
The lobby menu has a SPORT item. A price is not a prediction; see responsible play and the 21+ rule. Betting is for players aged 21 and over.
FAQ
What does moneyline mean?
A moneyline is a bet on which side wins the game outright. The margin of victory does not matter, and no points are added or removed.
How do I calculate a moneyline payout?
For a plus price, profit is stake times the number divided by 100. For a minus price, profit is stake times 100 divided by the number, and total return is stake plus profit.
How do I convert a moneyline price to decimal odds?
For plus prices, divide by 100 and add 1. For minus prices, divide 100 by the number without the sign and add 1.
Ano ang mangyayari sa moneyline kung tabla ang laro?
It depends on the sport and the book. Some books refund a tied two-way bet, others count overtime, and a three-way market has a draw outcome, so read the sportsbook's rules page.
Related guides
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| JILICC 1X2 | 1x2 |
| JILICC Handicap Betting | handicap |
| JILICC Parlay | parlay |
| JILICC Underdog Meaning | underdog meaning |