This means that you would subtract seven points from the favorite’s final score. The favorite’s point spread will be listed as a negative number (-7). Betting against the spread means giving points betting on the favorite (the team considered more likely to win the game). This means that seven points are added to the underdog’s final score. The underdog’s point spread at legal sports betting sites will be listed as a positive number (+7). Betting with the spread means taking the points and betting on the underdog (the team considered less likely to win the game).
The spread essentially deducts points from the favorite’s final score, giving both teams an even chance of winning the game, once the handicapped spread is applied. The spread is a bookmakers’ attempt to even the playing field between two unevenly matched teams. One of the most popular ways to bet on sports online is by betting the spread.
