Live NY Sports Odds

American odds use plus (+) and minus (-) signs. Negative odds (-150) show how much you need to bet to win $100. Positive odds (+200) show how much you win on a $100 bet. For example, -150 means bet $150 to win $100, while +200 means a $100 bet wins $200. The bigger the negative number, the heavier the favorite. FanDuel displays clean, easy-to-read odds on their app making it beginner-friendly.

Moneyline: Simply pick who wins the game. Spread: The favorite must win by a certain number of points (e.g., Knicks -5.5 means they must win by 6+). Totals (Over/Under): Bet on whether the combined score goes over or under a set number. Most NY bettors start with moneyline bets on FanDuel or DraftKings before exploring spreads.

There are three main formats: American odds (+/- format, standard in NY apps), Decimal odds (2.50 means you get $2.50 back per $1 bet), and Fractional odds (3/1 means win $3 for every $1 bet, common in UK). All NY sportsbooks default to American odds, but FanDuel and BetMGM let you switch formats in settings.

Super Bowl odds vary significantly across NY apps. FanDuel typically offers competitive futures odds and enhanced SGP (Same Game Parlay) boosts for the big game. Caesars often has the best prop variety, while DraftKings runs aggressive Super Bowl promotions. Pro Tip: Shop lines 2-3 weeks before the Super Bowl when books compete hardest for your action.

FanDuel is widely considered the best for live betting in NY—their odds update quickly and the interface is smooth. BetMGM offers deep in-game prop markets, and DraftKings has live SGP options. For live NHL and NBA, BetRivers often has lower juice on in-game lines. Always compare live odds as they can swing 10-20% between apps during the same play.

No single app always has the "best" odds, but they have tendencies. Caesars is aggressive on NY teams and often posts "NY Team Boosts." FanDuel typically offers the widest range of player props for MLB games involving the Yankees/Mets. Pro Tip: Always compare—if the Knicks are -4.5 on DraftKings, they might be -4.0 on BetMGM.

Often, yes. This is known as "shading the line." Because many recreational bettors in NY blindly bet on the Knicks, Rangers, or Bills, sportsbooks sometimes adjust the odds slightly (e.g., moving the Bills from -6.5 to -7) to force you to pay a premium. Strategy: Betting against the public NY team can sometimes offer better value.

No. This is the most critical rule in New York. You cannot bet on any in-state college team, regardless of where the game is played. For example, if Syracuse is playing in the Final Four in Texas, you still cannot bet on them from inside New York. Workaround: You must cross the border into NJ or PA to place that specific wager.