point spread
noun
: the number of points by which an oddsmaker expects a favorite to defeat an underdog
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Over the last four seasons NBA playoffs, there has been little advantage in betting on home teams to cover the point spread.
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Eight of the 17 point spreads are within a field goal either way.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Much like the game, the point spread fluctuated all week and switched sides prior to kickoff.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Playoff Teams Against The Spread The Chiefs and Texans were the only playoff teams to finish below .500 against the point spread, a condition that usually occurs when the public plays hyped favorites.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Eight of the 17 point spreads are within a field goal either way.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Much like the game, the point spread fluctuated all week and switched sides prior to kickoff.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Playoff Teams Against The Spread The Chiefs and Texans were the only playoff teams to finish below .500 against the point spread, a condition that usually occurs when the public plays hyped favorites.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Point spread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20spread. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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