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Whats +7.5 mean?

underdog An underdog could be expressed, for example, as +7.5. That means that if the team wins the game, or loses by seven or fewer points, then those who bet on that team won.

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by Doc's Sports - 10/9/2014

Taking the points simply means betting an underdog against the spread. Pointspread betting is most common in football and basketball. An underdog could be expressed, for example, as +7.5. That means that if the team wins the game, or loses by seven or fewer points, then those who bet on that team won. If they lose by eight or more points then the favorite has covered the spread, and those who bet on the underdog lose their money. You are said to take the points because the number of points in the pointspread become your advantage. When betting the underdog in this example it is as if the game is 7-0 in your favor before it even begins. The opposite of taking the points is laying the points. When you bet on the favorite in this example it is as if you are trailing 7-0 when the game starts. Get free sports picks for every league and nearly every matchup on Doc’s free picks page. The biggest mistake people make when thinking about taking the points is that this makes it easier for teams to cover spreads. People will regularly suggest that the more points you are taking the easier it is for your team to cover the spread. That isn’t necessarily true at all. I would rather take one point betting on a team I think is going to win the game outright then I would want to take 30 points betting on a team that seems likely to lose by 50. Pointspreads are all relative to the teams involved and how you expect it to play out. They are a comparison of the relative strength of the two teams on that day in that game. There is nothing to be gained by comparing point spreads from different games to each other. It is also important for bettors to ignore thoughts of who is going to win the game outright when you are betting the pointspread. It doesn’t matter. The only concern is the margin of victory or defeat that you expect, and how likely you expect it to be. Square bettors will often shy away from betting on a heavy underdog because they are grossly outmatched in the game. While that may be the case, it doesn’t matter. To cover the spread they don’t have to win the game, or even come close - they just have to lose by fewer points than the spread suggests. It is quite possible - and even common - for an underdog to be more likely to cover a spread in a given game than the favorite is. Get expert sports picks on every game, or if you want our very best bet premium picks by the experts, sign up for your free $60 account with a guarantee.

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What does +125 mean in bets?

If the odds are plus (+), that amount of money would be earned on a successful $100 wager. (e.g. +150 means you make $150 on a $100 wager.) Money line is also sometimes referred to as “American Odds.” The standard (and often implied) number is –110, meaning a successful bet of $110 would net $100 profit.

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What does "plus" and "minus" mean in sports betting?

What does plus and minus mean in sports betting?

What does "plus" and "minus" mean as a sports betting term?

Odds expressed in terms of money, with $100 being the standard. If the odds are minus (–), then that amount of money must be wagered to win $100. (e.g. –150 means you must bet $150 to win $100.) If the odds are plus (+), that amount of money would be earned on a successful $100 wager. (e.g. +150 means you make $150 on a $100 wager.) Money line is also sometimes referred to as “American Odds.” The standard (and often implied) number is –110, meaning a successful bet of $110 would net $100 profit. This is the “juice” or “vigorish” (aka “vig”) for the house or sportsbook. Assuming equal bets on both sides, the house has a built-in 10 percent cut of the action, regardless of the outcome of a particular sporting event. This juice is a way to discourage gamblers from wagering on a heavy favorite. If the Golden State Warriors are listed at –500 to win the NBA championship, a successful $500 wager would only net $100. On the flip side, the plus-minus juice can also encourage gamblers to wager on a longshot. If the Los Angeles Lakers are a +500 to win the NBA championship, a successful $100 bet would net $500.

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