Point spread betting is a popular form of wagering in sports where the bookmaker sets a spread or line. This spread levels the playing field between two teams, making the game more interesting for bettors. Essentially, the spread reflects the number of points by which one team is favored to win.
For example, if Team A is favored by 7 points over Team B, the spread might be expressed as -7 for Team A and +7 for Team B. Bettors can then place wagers on whether the favored team (Team A) will win by more than 7 points, or whether the underdog team (Team B) will either win outright or lose by fewer than 7 points.
- If you bet on Team A (-7), they must win by more than 7 points for you to win the bet.
- If you bet on Team B (+7), they must win outright or lose by less than 7 points for you to win the bet.
This type of betting not only makes the games more engaging but also adds complexity to the wagering process, allowing for more strategic thinking.