Jun 28, 2025 · When you bet on the spread, you must adjust the final score by the spread line to see if your bet hits. For example, if the Lakers are -6.5 against the Knicks and win by 8, they …

Aug 4, 2024 · In NFL spread betting, a -3 spread means that a team (the favorite) must win by at least four points to cover the spread. The underdog can cover the spread either losing by …

Nov 14, 2025 · While the line sat at 3.5 most places throughout the week, some shrewd Chiefs bettors got -3. Unlike their brethren who laid -3.5, these bettors got their money back when the …

Sep 3, 2025 · The point spread is the expected final score difference between two teams. It is represented as both a negative and positive number; if the spread is 3 points, you'll see that …

Jun 16, 2025 · Point spread betting is the expected difference in the final score between two teams or individuals. It is represented as both a negative and a positive number.

Understanding how to read point spreads is key in sports betting. For example, if the Patriots are listed at -3.5, they must win by 4 or more points to cover the spread. On the other hand, if the …

Aug 20, 2025 · Oddsmakers will also move the football betting spreads to balance the handle, such as moving a -3 favorite to -3.5 or higher to draw money on the underdog.

Jun 1, 2022 · Spread betting is bet used when sports bettors are wary of betting on a moneyline, or rather a team to win the game outright. Say, for example, a team is a huge favorite and the …

Finally, should you bet on a spread that is a whole number, such as -6/+6, these bets can have three outcomes. They can win, lose, or draw/void. For example, if the spread for Team A is -6, …

Jun 20, 2025 · The point spread is how much the favorite is expected to win by. ‘+’ shows the underdog and the points they can lose by to cover the spread. Conversely, ‘-‘ shows the …