The Common Prefix
‘+’ is a common prefix used on all sports betting odds published on the Internet. It is often abbreviated as ‘pp’ or ‘p.’ You will see it most often in conjunction with football betting odds, but it can be applied to all sports. Let’s have a look at the most popular sports where it is used:
Football (Soccer)
You will see ‘+’ most often in conjunction with football betting odds. The + sign is used as a prefix on all odds related to the sport of football. This includes the over/under for each game as well as accumulators, prop bets, and specials.
In most cases, you will see the word ‘football’ followed by a number. The number will depend on the type of bet being made. The general format is:
- football
- +
- number
For example:
- Over/Under 21 goals in the Premier League
- +105
- Head To Head (AFC vs MLS)
- +107
Basketball
The basketball season is one of the most popular sports seasons. It seems that every other man in America has his hand on his wallet ready to place a bet on the game of basketball. The prefix ‘+’ is used in conjunction with basketball betting odds just as it is with football odds. The general format for basketball betting odds is:
- basketball
- +
- number
For example:
- Head To Head (AFC vs MLS)
- +130
- Denver Nuggets vs Chicago Bulls
- +146
Cricket
Cricket is a popular game throughout the world, considered by many to be the ‘gentleman’s game.’ Despite this game’s elegant simplicity, odds are always a popular betting option. Cricket is often abbreviated as ‘cri’ or ‘crick.’ The general format for cricket betting odds is:
- cricket
- +
- number
For example:
- Over/Under 20 runs in the tournament
- +120
- England Vs Australia
- +135
Hockey
Hockey has become one of the most popular winter sports over the past decade. The Winter Olympics were founded on the premise that the sport of hockey would be a popular choice for the masses. So, it was.
Hockey is often abbreviated as ‘hk’ or ‘hc.’ The general format for hockey betting odds is:
- hockey
- +
- number
For example:
- Over/Under 15 goals in the NHL
- +175
- Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
- +188
Tennis
Tennis is another popular sport globally. It is played throughout the world but is especially popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. The general format for tennis betting odds is:
- tennis
- +
- number
For example:
- Mens Singles Title
- +110
- Wimbledon
- +119
- U.S. Open
- +141
Golf
Golf is another game that has become incredibly popular over the past couple of decades. The game seems to have struck a chord with people everywhere. Who hasn’t dreamed of hitting a perfect golf shot and watching the white ball sail across the green towards the pin? Golf is often abbreviated as ‘gol’ or ‘golf.’ The general format for golf betting odds is:
- golf
- +
- number
For example:
- Masters Tournament
- +150
- Scottish Open
- +170
- U.S. Open
- +210
Boxing
Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world, second only to soccer. It is a chaotic, unpredictable, and downright violent game. Despite this, boxing betting has become incredibly popular. The general format for boxing odds is:
- boxing
- +
- number
For example:
- Antonio Cromartie vs Marvin Harrison
- Cromartie -220, Harrison +170
- Saul Marquez vs Manny Pacquiao
- Marquez +130, Pacquiao -150
- Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury
- Wilder +150, Fury -175
Car Racing
Sports car racing has become a popular form of motorsport over the past couple of decades. The popularity of this form of racing seems to be based on the fact that it is a very glamorous sport. Drivers will often times race in expensive cars and wear flashy clothes. These factors can make the sport attractive to bettors.
The general format for car racing odds is:
- car racing
- +
- number
For example:
- Nascar Cup Series Championship
- +105
- 24 Hours of Daytona
- +160
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