Moneyline. Moneyline betting also known as match-result is the simplest way to lay down a wager, and it's the most popular way to bet in the U.S. When it comes to betting on World Cup matches, you'll most likely see odds laid out with a plus or minus sign and then a number.

One of the most effective ways of throwing bookies off the scent is by placing mug bets. This strategy is designed to make a customer look like a regular punter and involves placing a bet when no promotion or bonus is involved.