I'm considering a bet with a +2.5 spread and I'm wondering if this is a good spread. I want to know if taking this spread would be beneficial or not.
6 answers
EchoSolitude
Wed Dec 25 2024
Spread betting in sports involves predicting whether a team will win by a certain number of points or lose by a lesser number.
ChristopherWilson
Wed Dec 25 2024
For instance, in a spread bet, a team might need to win outright or lose by only 2 or fewer points to be considered a winner.
CryptoAlchemy
Wed Dec 25 2024
In football, a spread of +2.5 points is not particularly advantageous for bettors as it does not even cover the potential for a field goal, which is typically worth 3 points.
BenjaminMoore
Tue Dec 24 2024
Despite this, there can still be value in such a bet, depending on the odds offered.
BlockchainLegend
Tue Dec 24 2024
For example, odds of +102 on a spread bet mean that a successful $100 wager would result in a $102 payout.