What is a point spread in sports betting?

The point spread is one of the most popular sports betting options when it comes to betting on college football and the NFL. A point spread is a figure set by the oddsmakers that really serves as a margin of victory. The team you bet on has to ‘cover’ or beat that margin for you to win your bet.

How much do sportsbooks charge for point spreads?

Keep an eye on how much sportsbooks charge for point spreads. Some books like Heritage Sports have low juice, so you can bet -105 on the spreads, which means you’ll save yourself a lot of money in the long run. The standard is -110, though. How Are Point Spreads Determined?

What is a push on a point spread?

A push is when you tie on the point spread. You’ll get your money back. While some point spreads are on a half-number, many are on a whole number. So if the spread is -3 and a team wins by exactly 3 points, that’s considered a push.

What is a minus sign in point spread betting?

The minus sign (-) always identifies the favorite in point spread betting, and the plus sign (+) is the underdog. In the above NFL point spread example; if you bet on Las Vegas Raiders on Caesars sportsbook to win, then Las Vegas Raiders must have a margin of victory of over 2 points for your point spread wager to win.