Sports Bet Types Explained

Every Wisconsin retail sportsbook offers the same core menu of bet types. This hub explains each market — how it works, when it's best used, and how the math affects expected value.

• Moneyline →

  Straight win/loss. The simplest bet in any sport.

• Point Spread →

  Handicap that levels the matchup. The dominant NFL and NBA market.

• Totals (Over/Under) →

  Combined points/runs/goals over or under a posted number.

• Parlay →

  Multiple bets combined for higher payout — all legs must win.

• Player Props →

  Individual performance markets — passing yards, points, strikeouts.

• Futures →

  Season-long bets — champion, division winner, MVP, win totals.

• Live Betting →

  In-game wagers with constantly updated odds.