Moneyline. Moneyline betting also known as match-result is the simplest way to lay down a wager, and it's the most popular way to bet in the U.S. When it comes to betting on World Cup matches, you'll most likely see odds laid out with a plus or minus sign and then a number.

One of the most effective ways of throwing bookies off the scent is by placing mug bets. This strategy is designed to make a customer look like a regular punter and involves placing a bet when no promotion or bonus is involved.

If the spread is set at +7, the underdog must either win the game outright or lose by fewer than seven points in order to cover. For the favorite to cover, they must win by more than seven points.

A plus (+) represents longer odds, in which case you'll win more for your wager, while a minus (-) means you're betting on a more likely outcome (as deemed by the sportsbook) and will win less when you emerge victorious. For example,R$100 on +110 odds wins youR$110, whileR$110 on -110 odds wins youR$100.