Point Spread Nfl Football
Get the latest NFL Week 1 picks from CBS Sports. Experts weigh in with analysis and provide premium picks for upcoming NFL games. NFL spreads are most commonly between one point and four, with six being a heavy favorite and extremes coming out around 15-20 point favors. (For those wondering, the 1941 Chicago Bears hold the NFL record of point differential at +15.7 points per game. Conversely, Ohio State had a +33.1 average point differential in 2019.).
Regardless of if I am talking about the NFL, CFL, NCAA, Arena League or upcoming XFL, the point spread is the most popular wagering option for bettors who love to test football betting skills. Visit ESPN to view NFL odds, point spreads and moneylines from this week's games. NFL Odds: Sunday, February 7, 2021: Time: Game: Spread: Money Line: Over/Under O/U: 3:30 PM PT 4:30 PM MT 5:30 PM CT 6:30 PM ET 4:30 PM MT 6:30 PM ET 11:30 PM GMT 7.
What is a Point Spread or Side Bet?
A point spread is used in sports betting to even the odds between two unevenly matched teams. Each team is given a point total by the oddsmaker that can either be added or subtracted to the final score, thus factoring into if the bet was won or lost.
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Example:
The point spread for Super Bowl XLI was:
Colts –7
Bears +7
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The (-) before the 7 indicates that the Colts were the point spread favorites. The (+) indicates that the Bears were the point spread underdogs.
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If one were to bet on the Colts, the Colts would have to win by a total of 8 points for the bettor to win. If one were to bet on the Bears, the Bears would have to win outright or lose by no less than 6 points for the bettor to win. A 7 point victory by the Colts would equal a push or tie.