The minus sign shows you which team is favored. When you bet on the favorite you get worse payout odds on your bet since they're more likely to win. The team with a negative number (like -110) is the favorite. The number next to the minus sign is the amount you must bet to win $100 in profit.
Why would you bet a negative money line?
When you see a minus (-) sign in front of a price, it shows you that team is the favorite to win the game. That number also indicates how much money you need to bet/spend in order to win $100. For example, a -220 money line means you need to bet $220 in order to win $100 provided the team you bet on actually does win.8 jul 2019
Why would you ever bet on negative odds?
Negative numbers signify the favorite on the betting line. The negative number indicates how much you'd need to bet to win $100. If the number is positive, you're looking at the underdog, and the number refers to the amount of money you'll win if you bet $100.16 mar 2018
Is it better to bet negative or plus?
A "minus" (-) preceding the number indicates a favorite. A "plus" (+) preceding the number indicates an underdog. Example: Bet No.
Do you lose money if you bet on the favorite?
The favorite is the team that is expected to win the game and will get a minus sign next to its odds, while the underdog is expected to lose and gets a plus sign.