SPORTS BETTING SCHOOL

Point Spreads

A Point Spread bet is placed on one team to win against another, subject to the Point Spread.

The favorite is indicated by the minus sign "-" and the underdog is indicated by the plus sign "+". To determine the winner for betting purposes, the Point Spread is added to the final score of the team you bet on. Point Spread rules are as follows:

  • To win the bet, the team the bettor wagered on must win by the Point Spread.

  • On certain events you can adjust the point spread by buying points.

  • Games that tie when taking the point spread into consideration are no action which means the original bet amount will be refunded.

  • The odds are $1.10 to win $1.00 (-110) unless otherwise indicated.

  • The bettor cannot place a Point Spread bet on opposing teams.

  • The bettor cannot place a Money Line and a Point Spread bet on the same team.

  • The bettor can place a Point Spread bet on one team and a Money Line bet on the opposing team.

  • The bettor can combine a Point Spread bet with a Totals bet.

  • The Point Spread may change between the time the bettor places his bet and the time the event starts; regardless, his bet is subject to the point spread displayed at the time he placed his bet.

For example, the bettor wagers on Miami -7 to beat Buffalo +7. The following table shows possible wager results on three final scores.

Actual Final Score

Final Score with
Point Spread applied

Bet Result

Miami 21
Buffalo 19

Miami 14
Buffalo 19

Loss

Miami 26
Buffalo 19

Miami 19
Buffalo 19

Tie

Miami 27
Buffalo 19

Miami 20
Buffalo 19

Win


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