Sports betting is a popular form of entertainment and there are a number of ways to place bets. Some betting options focus on long-term events while others are short-term. For example, moneylines and point spreads focus on current events, while futures focus on future events. For example, you can wager on whether a certain team will win the championship or if a certain player will be the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Futures bets are generally more difficult to predict than the outcome of random regular-season games, and they often come with higher payouts and higher odds.

If you want to make money over the long run, unit sizing is important. Unit sizing is the amount of money you should be betting on each game. For example, if your bankroll is $1000, you should place bets of about $100 on most games. Unit sizing generally ranges from one to five percent of your starting bankroll. Betting in this range is a great way to stay consistent with your betting strategy.

Sports betting pools and fantasy leagues are two of the most popular types of sports betting. These are often organized by friends and coworkers. However, Internet-based companies are increasingly running large-scale versions of these pools and fantasy leagues. Pools range from weekly games to tournament predictions. There are even pools that feature lottery-style games.