Betting the spread is a popular form of sports wagering where bettors predict the margin of victory in a game, not just the outright winner. Here’s a beginner’s guide to understanding this concept:
- Definition: The spread represents the number of points by which the favored team is expected to win.
- Favorite vs. Underdog: The favorite has a negative spread, while the underdog has a positive spread.
- Winning the Bet: If you bet on the favorite, they must win by more than the spread. If you bet on the underdog, they must lose by less than the spread or win outright.
- Example: If Team A is -7 against Team B, Team A must win by over 7 points for a bet on them to succeed.
Understanding betting the spread enhances your sports betting strategy and adds excitement to the game.
