what is Pointspread?

[cj1356]

dude what is Pointspread?@\ they said is is part of betting.. what is it?!

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

[rake922]

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

its a handicap given to a certain team to give even betting action on a sporting event

[Mikail]

dude what is Pointspread?@\ they said is is part of betting.. what is it?!

Seriously?

[UntilTheNDofTimE]

A point spread is the predicted scoring difference between a game's two opponents. If you choose the team that's favored, they have to win by more than the spread number in order for you to get credit for a correct pick. If you choose the underdog team, they must lose by less than the spread number (or win outright) in order for you to get credit for the correct pick.
So, if you pick Pittsburgh and they're favored to beat Dallas by five points, Pittsburgh has to win the game by six or more points in order for you to get credit for the win. Otherwise, if Dallas loses by less than five (or wins outright), you wouldn't get credit for the win. If Pittsburgh wins by exactly five points, the game is a push, and no users get credit for a victory.

[paco]

stop playing with us FlyingIllini