point spread
noun
: the number of points by which an oddsmaker expects a favorite to defeat an underdog
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Play point spreads, game totals, moneylines, props, same-game parlays and more.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Chiefs are a popular spread bet and even more popular teaser, allowing bettors to move the point spread 6-points.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Then, take on markets like point spreads, moneylines and game totals for any of the available games.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
While talk of the point spread or the game total or odds was once taboo during broadcasts, commentators now frequently reference how betting markets are predicting the game will turn out.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Chiefs are a popular spread bet and even more popular teaser, allowing bettors to move the point spread 6-points.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Then, take on markets like point spreads, moneylines and game totals for any of the available games.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
While talk of the point spread or the game total or odds was once taboo during broadcasts, commentators now frequently reference how betting markets are predicting the game will turn out.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Point spread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20spread. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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