Point Spread Bets (All Sports)
Point spread betting is the most common
form of betting Football and Basketball games. The games are hadicapped where in most cases one team will be favored to win by a predetermined margin. If
the number is positive (+) then you add the points
to your team's score. If the number is negative
(-) then subtract those points from your teams
score. The side with the higher score after the
points are applied is the winner. For football
and basketball the payoff is $100 for every $110
wagered unless otherwise noted.
Example
|
Teams |
Line |
Price |
Total |
Price |
| Washington
Redskins |
-7
|
-110 |
44 |
-110 |
| San
Francisco 49ers |
+7 |
-110 |
44 |
-110 |
Bet examples:
Washington Redskins
-7 Risking $110. to win $100
San Francisco 49ers
-2½ Risking $110. to win $100
If you bet the Redskins they must win by 8 points for you to win your bet. If the win by 7 then the game is a push and your bet will be refunded.
|
Teams |
Line |
Price |
Total |
Price |
| Los
Angeles Lakers |
-17
|
-110 |
202 |
-110 |
| New
Jersey Nets |
+17 |
-110 |
202 |
-110 |
Bet
examples:
LA
Lakers -17 Risking $110. to win
$100.
New
Jersey Nets +17 Risking $110. to win $100.
If you bet the New Jersey Nets if they lose by 16 or less or win outright you win your bet.