How the spread works

[Left_Side!]

Hey guys first time poster here. I was wondering if you could tell me if I am correct in my understading of how the spread works.

Example is this weekends Iowa, Iowa State game

Iowa -7
Iowa State +7

I think Iowa is going to win by more than 7 so I place my bet on them. If they win by 8+ points then I win the bet correct?

If I am wrong please correct me and let me know how it actually works.

[EDDIE MONEY LINE]

U are correct. Iowa needs to win by 8 or more for u to win your wager if u bet Iowa -7.

That being said. You might wanna give up now, it will save you money in the long run.

Good luck if u disregard my advice

[Bill Dozer]

Welcome Left Side. You have come to the right place!

Yes, you got it. If Iowa would win by 7 then the bet would be canceled as it is a tie with the spread. In your example, you can see why getting a half point off the 7 is very valuable. With many games landing on 3 and 7 (as in the favorite wins by 3 or 7) when the spread is 3 or 7, it is important to line shop and get the half point if it's available or buyable at a good price. -6.5 would make Iowa a winner and then +7.5 if you are betting IowaState.

[blackbeSSt]

correct. same as when you take a dog on a + number. if you take +7 and they lose by 8, you lose.

U are correct. Iowa needs to win by 8 or more for u to win your wager if u bet Iowa -7.

That being said. You might wanna give up now, it will save you money in the long run.

Good luck if u disregard my advice

now now eddie! we were all rookies at one point.

[Left_Side!]

Thanks for the help guys! Last thing is if lets say Iowa somehow wins by 50 points or some huge number would I still win? Is there a point total where it stops or aslong as they win by 8 i win no matter what?

[accuscoresucks]

[cant call it]

Thanks for the help guys! Last thing is if lets say Iowa somehow wins by 50 points or some huge number would I still win? Is there a point total where it stops or aslong as they win by 8 i win no matter what?

If Iowa wins a game by 50 or more, poster Fishhead will get a semi wood.

[blackbeSSt]

Thanks for the help guys! Last thing is if lets say Iowa somehow wins by 50 points or some huge number would I still win? Is there a point total where it stops or aslong as they win by 8 i win no matter what?

as long as they clear the - number, you win....period. if it lands right on the - number, you push and the bet is canceled and your wager is returned to you. if it lands on anything lower than the - number, you lose. same goes for the flip side taking a dog with a + number

If Iowa wins a game by 50 or more, poster Fishhead will get a semi wood.

l o f'in l

[Left_Side!]

Ok and instead of opening a new thread ill ask another question here. How does the money line work? On 5dimes it has:

Iowa-250
Iowa State+210

[blackbeSSt]

Ok and instead of opening a new thread ill ask another question here. How does the money line work? On 5dimes it has: Iowa-250 Iowa State+210

for the money line (ML for short), all said team you bet on has to do is win. score doesn't matter, just gotta win. hence why the price is higher for a ML then it is for a spread and total.

[Optional]

Money Line is just who is going to win outright.

[cant call it]

Ok and instead of opening a new thread ill ask another question here. How does the money line work? On 5dimes it has: Iowa-250 Iowa State+210

Like blackbe said the team you bet on only has to win the game for you to win the wager.
Iowa @ -250 means you bet $250 to win $100
Iowa st @ +210 mean you bet $100 to win $210

[Left_Side!]

Awesome thanks alot guys! So how all do you feel about the spread on the Iowa, Iowa State game? 5dimes will let me pick Iowa at -6.5 instead of -7 if I want. Im thinking about taking the -6.5. My winnings would change by 7 dollars

[Landscaper]

Let me know if u need somebody to take your action lol... just kidding good luck with your plays

[EDDIE MONEY LINE]

Take Iowa st. at +7. might even go to +7.5 where i am looking to get it at Once a lot of people like yourself hammer Iowa.

[Left_Side!]

Oh I dont hammer Iowa I am a huge Hawkeye fan but this will be my first bet ever and im looking to keep it safe so thats why im thinking Iowa at -6.5 The reason is because I know how close this rivalry game can be some years.

[oiler]

U are correct. Iowa needs to win by 8 or more for u to win your wager if u bet Iowa -7.

That being said. You might wanna give up now, it will save you money in the long run.

Good luck if u disregard my advice

totally agreeet out now before your hooked and cant stop

[blackbeSSt]

totally agreeet out now before your hooked and cant stop

well if he's already found this site, theres no turning back

[Bill Dozer]

Lefty,
Take the new points and go to SBRsportsbook.com. You can try out our sportsbook which is the same software any many you'll find. Check out your betting tickets to see pending bets.

[pavyracer]

jjgold needs to make a new video to explain the newbies what the spread is because apparently it's too complicated to figure out by itself.

[cant call it]

All i know is that henryhills mother is like peanut butter. She spreads for bread.

[Brock Landers]

That means if you win I give you $15 . If I win, you give me $5 . - You can't lose. - All right. I'll put you down for $5 . Now, don't forget about the 14 point spread.</pre>

[Matches Malone]

That means if you win I give you $15 . If I win, you give me $5 . - You can't lose. - All right. I'll put you down for $5 . Now, don't forget about the 14 point spread.

[cant call it]

what line did ya take lefty?