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Positive numbers will require a risk of $100 in order to profit that amount. Using the same example the Baltimore Ravens are +160 underdogs on the moneyline. A bettor who risks $100 would stand to make $160 profit for a total return of $260. It's important to note should be noted that the bettor can wager any amount they want within their a sportsbook's defined limits can be wagered. The $100 base risk and return are not restricted simply to make the odds easier to $100 intervalsvisualize.

The more favored a market is to win the more negative the American odds will be. The ; the bettor is required to risk larger amounts to yield the same $100 profit. Consequently the more of an underdog a market is the larger the positive number. The ; the bettor will receive a greater return on their $100 wager if it were to win.Here are some example odds with their respective risk, profit, and return: