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  2. How are point spreads made for NFL games? Veteran Vegas ... - AOL

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    The first spread Andrews comes to for an NFL game is simple math, using the power ratings: If Team A is 90, Team B is 91 and at home with a 2.5-point home-field advantage, the line is Team B -3.5.

  3. Spread betting - Wikipedia

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    Spread betting is any of various types of wagering on the outcome of an event where the pay-off is based on the accuracy of the wager, rather than a simple "win or lose" outcome, such as fixed-odds (or money-line) betting or parimutuel betting. A point spread is a range of outcomes and the bet is whether the outcome will be above or below the ...

  4. Sports betting - Wikipedia

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    Spread betting are wagers that are made against the spread. The spread, or line, is a number assigned by the bookmakers which handicaps one team and favors another when two teams play each other and one is perceived as being more likely to win. The favorite "gives" points from the final score, and the underdog "takes" points.

  5. Gambling - Wikipedia

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    Spread betting allows gamblers to wager on the outcome of an event where the pay-off is based on the accuracy of the wager, rather than a simple "win or lose" outcome. For example, a wager can be based on the when a point is scored in the game in minutes and each minute away from the prediction increases or reduces the payout.

  6. Sports betting odds explained: How they work and how to ... - AOL

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    A quick rundown of how UK bookmakers’ odds work, as well as how to read them and how to use them when placing bets Sports betting odds explained: How they work and how to read them Skip to main ...

  7. NFL playoff betting: The Bills are getting the most money at ...

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    The Bills are favored by 2.5 points and have gotten the most money of any team against the spread. Nearly two-thirds of the money bet against the spread is on Buffalo to win by 3 or more.

  8. Sports betting systems - Wikipedia

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    The sportsbooks are slower to adjust the odds in some sports versus other sports depending on the number of games played and the amount of money they take in from bettors. [citation needed] Betting systems based on statistical analysis have been around for a while, however they have not always been well known. One group that was known for their ...

  9. NBA Playoffs odds: Money lines, point spreads, over/unders ...

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    Take a look at the odds for NBA Playoffs games, including the point spread, money line and over/under. NBA Playoffs odds: Money lines, point spreads, over/unders for 2022 NBA postseason games Skip ...