# 1. Favorites vs. Underdogs

1\. Favorites vs. Underdogs\
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When oddsmakers release a betting line on a game, the first thing they do is decide which team should be the [favorite](https://www.actionnetwork.com/education/favorite) and which should be the [underdog.](https://www.actionnetwork.com/education/underdog)\
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The favorite is the team that is more likely to win the game and will get a **minus sign** next to its odds. The underdog is expected to lose and gets a **plus sign**.\
Here's how it looks at FanDuel ![👇🏽](https://web.telegram.org/a/img-apple-64/1f447-1f3fd.png)

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