Generally, the point spread is the factor (it’s the runline in baseball) the person who sets the line gives an advantage or handicap to the apparently weaker opponent. The favorite must win by more than the point spread,rather than just winning outright. (beat the spread) to cover bets on the favorite.
How about if the Arizona Cardinals are playing against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game. Indications are the Cardinals being the underdog while the Colts will be the favorites. A linesmaker may decide to give the Cardinals a four-point advantage. The line would be Colts -4/ Cardinals +4, and it you bet on the Colts, you would only win if they prevail by five points or more. (Even if you deduct four points from thier score, their score is higher.). Betting on the Cardinals means that you’ll win so long as they don’t lose by anymore than 3 points. (for example, add four points to their score if it is higher than yours). In the event that the point adjustment produces a tie. (i.e. the Colts win by no more and no less than four points)the bet will be considered a “push” and your bet will be refunded Determined by the moneyline odds attached to the point spread is how much you stand to win. If odds are not shown, then the line is said to be standard. (for example: minus one ten).
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