What Does 'Line' Mean in Betting?

What does ‘line’ mean in betting?

Line betting is when a bookmaker handicaps a match. If the bookmaker believes there is a 3.5-point difference between the two playing teams, you can bet on one team to win by more than 3.5 points or on the opposing team to lose by less than 3.5 points.

For example, the team that starts with the -3.5 line would need to win by 4 points or more for the bet to win, and the team that starts with the +3.5 line can lose by up to 3 points for your bet to win.

Is line betting popular?

Line betting is one of the most popular ways to bet on sports, especially in North America, where it is the preferred method and regular head-to-head betting is less common.

Overall, line betting is a relatively simple way to bet on sports once you understand the concept, and it can be a great way to find some additional value when head-to-head markets are one-sided.

Which sports have line betting markets?

Line betting is available for most sports, including AFL, NRL, NFL, basketball, rugby, soccer, and tennis.

Which bookmakers offer line betting?

All major bookmakers and best sports betting sites with betting apps will have line markets on sports matches. Our preferred bookmakers are:

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