point spread
noun
: the number of points by which an oddsmaker expects a favorite to defeat an underdog
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When the herd overreacts, and collectively moves the money line or point spread too far in one direction, the smart money gets on the other side — in fact, Vegas relies on the smart money to correct lopsided odds and stablilize its markets.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
In terms of point spread, a victory for Norfolk State would be the biggest upset in March Madness history.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Nick Saban and others in the SEC often point to hypothetical point spreads or the number of NFL players on a team’s roster.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Play point spreads, game totals, moneylines, props, same-game parlays and more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
In terms of point spread, a victory for Norfolk State would be the biggest upset in March Madness history.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Nick Saban and others in the SEC often point to hypothetical point spreads or the number of NFL players on a team’s roster.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Play point spreads, game totals, moneylines, props, same-game parlays and more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for point spread
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“Point spread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20spread. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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