point spread
noun
: the number of points by which an oddsmaker expects a favorite to defeat an underdog
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In terms of point spread, a victory for Norfolk State would be the biggest upset in March Madness history.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Nick Saban and others in the SEC often point to hypothetical point spreads or the number of NFL players on a team’s roster.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Play point spreads, game totals, moneylines, props, same-game parlays and more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Chiefs are a popular spread bet and even more popular teaser, allowing bettors to move the point spread 6-points.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Nick Saban and others in the SEC often point to hypothetical point spreads or the number of NFL players on a team’s roster.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Play point spreads, game totals, moneylines, props, same-game parlays and more.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The Chiefs are a popular spread bet and even more popular teaser, allowing bettors to move the point spread 6-points.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for point spread
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“Point spread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20spread. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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