Basketball betting point spread

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When wagering on the game, sports bettors could bet on either Cincinnati (+4.5) or Los Angeles (-4.5). The Rams were installed as a 4.5-point favorite in the NFL championship game at several sportsbooks.

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A point spread bets sees the sportsbook add/subtract a number of points to one team’s final score in a matchup between two teams.įor example, Super Bowl 56 featured the Cincinnati Bengals taking on the Los Angeles Rams. The point spread functions as the most popular way to bet on sports.

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