The sportsbook doesn’t always get it right. The favorite doesn’t always win. Occasionally, the sporting gods flip the script – cue the upset.

The Over/Under is how a Totals bet works. Along with the Moneyline and the Point Spread, it makes up the trinity of basic sports betting.

How to identify the favorite and understanding what that means before you bet is the first step for any sports bettor.

How to identify an underdog and understanding what that means for your betting is indispensable for anyone new to sports bettor.

A moneyline bet is the simplest bet in sports betting: It is a bet on the winner of an event.

A point spread levels the field by handicapping the favorite and helping the underdog. A spread bet is a bet on the margin of victory.