What does 7.5 spread mean?

A 7.5 spread means the favorite needs to win by at least 8 points. That's because you can't score half points, half goals, or half runs in sports.

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FAQs on How to “Cover the Spread”

Still have questions about covering the spread? No problem. We’ll break it down even further. Let’s take a look at a few FAQs when it comes to spread betting.

What Does “The Spread” Mean?

When it comes to sports betting, “the spread” is a common abbreviation for the point spread, which is the betting line (or odds) for wagering on either the favorite or underdog in a game.

You may hear “the spread” and “the line” used interchangeably.

What Does a +7 Spread Mean?

A spread of +7 means the underdog must either win the game or lose by fewer than 7 points to win the bet.

Let’s say an NFL game is listed like this:

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

Team Line

Seattle Seahawks -7

San Francisco 49ers +7

The team favored to win the game (in this case, the Seahawks) always has a “-” in front of the point spread while the underdogs (the 49ers) have a “+” in front of the points spread. Let’s say you take the 49ers +7. This means in order for you to win the bet, the 49ers need to either win the game or lose by 7 points or less. If the Seahawks beat the 49ers 24-21, you still win the bet because the Seahawks didn’t “cover the spread.” A +7 spread is commonly seen in football betting as 7 points is the total of a touchdown (6 points) and a point-after-touchdown or extra-point (1 point).

This is a common way to score in football.

What Does 7.5 Spread Mean?

If you’re following how a 7 point spread works, you might find a 7.5 spread a bit confusing. A 7.5 spread means the favorite needs to win by at least 8 points. That’s because you can’t score half points, half goals, or half runs in sports.

So what’s with the .5?

The half-point ensures there is a clear winner in a bet. If the final score lands exactly on the spread, it is a tie (or a push). In the case of a push, bettors typically receive their money back. So, by adding a .5 to the spread, sportsbooks ensure there is no chance for a push. Back to that 7.5 spread — Let’s say you bet on the favorite in a football game. Since there are no half points in football, you need them to win by 8 points or more to win the bet.

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If your team wins by 7, you’re out of luck. You lose the bet.

What Does a 3 Point Spread Mean?

A 3 point spread means the favorite must win by at least 4 points (winning by exactly 3 would result in a push) in order for a bettor picking the favorite to win the wager. On the other side of the bet, if a bettor chooses the underdog (+3), that team must either upset the favorite and win the game or lose the game, but by fewer than 3 points for the bettor to be successful.

What Is 2.5 Point Spread?

A 2.5 spread means the favorite needs to win by at least 3 points in order to cover the spread. Again, the .5 added to the spread means there won’t be a push.

What Does a 1.5 Point Spread Mean?

If the point spread is 1.5, it means the favorite needs to win by 2 or more. That could mean 2 points, goals, runs, etc. A 1.5 point spread is common in sports where scoring is more difficult, and final scores are often significantly lower than you might see in a basketball or football game.

These could include:

Baseball

Hockey; or

Soccer.

What Does a 0 Point Spread Mean?

A 0 point spread means there is no favorite or underdog in the game, match, etc.

This is often called a “pick ‘em” bet or a “moneyline” bet.

This means whoever you bet on to win the game, must simply win for you to cash in. They don’t need to win by a certain number of points, runs, or goals. For example: The Texas Rangers are taking on the Houston Astros in a Lone Star Series matchup. There’s a 0 point spread in this rivalry game, meaning the money line is even. You bet on the Rangers. The Rangers lose by a run, meaning you’ve lost the bet.

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