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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. Point shaving - Wikipedia

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    A point-shaving scheme generally involves a sports gambler and one or more players of the team favored to win the game. In exchange for a bribe, the player or players agree to ensure that their team will not "cover the point spread" (the bribed player's team may still win but not by as big a margin as that predicted by bookmakers). The gambler ...

  4. 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

  5. Glossary of American football terms - Wikipedia

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    An offensive philosophy designed to appear as if all 11 players are eligible receivers. The offense exploits a loophole in the American football rulebook to technically make the formation a scrimmage kick, and the offensive line is spread across the field, all wearing numbers of eligible receivers, in an effort to confuse and deceive the defense.

  6. College football betting preview: Can KU, K-State cover the ...

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    This spread feels a bit high given that the Wildcats are on the road and still figuring out a few things on offense. But Chris Klieman’s team could cover the spread if Avery Johnson finds a ...

  7. Our 5 best NFL Week 17 against the spread predictions ... - AOL

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    The Jets are a disappointing 1-4-1 ATS in six road games this season and have failed to cover in 10 of 15 contests in 2023. On the other side, Cleveland is one of the best covering teams in the ...

  8. Sports betting - Wikipedia

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    A half (halftime) bet applies only to the score of the first or second half. This bet can be placed on the spread (line) or over/under. This can also be applied to a specific quarter in American football or basketball, a fewer number of innings in baseball, or a specific period in hockey. In-play betting. In-play betting, or live betting, is a ...

  9. NFL betting: Cowboys lose, but finally cover the spread [Video]

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    The Cowboys finally have their first against-the-spread win this season. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...