What is a Point Spread or Side Bet?
A point spread is used in sports betting to even the odds between two unevenly matched teams. Each team is given a point total by the oddsmaker that can either be added or subtracted to the final score, thus factoring into if the bet was won or lost.
College Football Point Spreads Printable
Example:
The point spread for Super Bowl XLI was:
Learn how to bet ATS, or against the spread, with this informative breakdown. These Sports Betting 101 videos are meant to help you learn and start winning t. That being said it is possible for the odds to vary slightly if the spread doesn't perfectly handicap a game. Here is an example: Green Bay Packers -3 (-120) Minnesota Vikings +3 (+100) In this case the oddsmakers feel that it is more likely that the Packers will cover the 3 point spread than it is that the Vikings will beat it. The point spread is a number aka the 'betting line' set by bookmakers at the sportsbook which is intended to even the playing field between two teams and give a reason for bettors to bet on either side of the game. Moreover, the odds can drop naturally, too. For instance, there is nothing to worry about, if you see a gradual change in the odds during the football match. But if you see the odds dropping for an overwhelming majority of bookmakers, let's say for more than 15%, then there is something serious going on around.
Football Point Spread Explained Week 9
Colts –7
Bears +7
The (-) before the 7 indicates that the Colts were the point spread favorites. The (+) indicates that the Bears were the point spread underdogs.
Ncaa Week 4 Spreads
If one were to bet on the Colts, the Colts would have to win by a total of 8 points for the bettor to win. If one were to bet on the Bears, the Bears would have to win outright or lose by no less than 6 points for the bettor to win. A 7 point victory by the Colts would equal a push or tie.
