What the NFL Moneyline Actually Tells You
A moneyline shows two numbers — one with a minus sign, one with a plus. The minus side is the favorite; the plus side is the underdog. A line of -160 means you'd need to wager $160 to return $100 in profit. A line of +140 means a $100 wager returns $140 in profit if that team wins. The line moves based
on where the money flows and injury news. On our Daily Football Odds Board, you can track line movement in real time across the full NFL weekly slate. Understanding why a line shifts — not just what it says — is where smart straight picks come from.