The odds board shows Seattle is a six-point favorite against San Francisco. If a minus (-) is present that team is considered the favorite and if a plus (+) is shown that team is considered the underdog. Covering the spread means the chosen team must win or not lose by a predetermined margin of points.Īdditionally, each team in the contest is accompanied by a +/- next to the spread number.
To win, just bet on the team that will “cover” the spread. Most common in football and basketball, a spread bet is a wager on a single game with a point spread.
