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Point Spread

Definition

A handicap applied to level a contest for betting: the favourite must win by more than a set margin, while the underdog can lose by less (or win outright). Central to US sports betting.

Why it matters

The spread is the headline betting market in US sports, so accurate spread pricing is core to sportsbook competitiveness.

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