Point Spread Bets (All Sports)

Point spread betting  is the most common form of betting Football and Basketball games. The games are hadicapped where in most cases one team will be favored to win by a predetermined margin. If the number is positive (+) then you add the points to your team's score.  If the number is negative (-) then subtract those points from your teams score. The side with the higher score after the points are applied is the winner.  For football and basketball the payoff is $100 for every $110 wagered unless otherwise noted. 

Example

Bet examples:

Washington Redskins -7  Risking $110. to win $100

San Francisco 49ers -2½ Risking $110. to win $100

If you bet the Redskins they must win by 8 points for you to win your bet. If the win by 7 then the game is a push and your bet will be refunded.

Bet examples:

LA Lakers -17 Risking  $110. to win $100.

New Jersey Nets +17 Risking  $110. to win $100.

If you bet the New Jersey Nets if they lose by 16 or less or win outright you win your bet.