point spread
noun
: the number of points by which an oddsmaker expects a favorite to defeat an underdog
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The point spread showed an irregularly large move—six points—on the morning of the game.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-10 (.375); season 126-112-2 (.529).
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
The Steelers have won eight of the last nine, including their earlier win this season, and are 7-2 against the point spread.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-8 (.385); season 111-95-2 (.539).
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-10 (.375); season 126-112-2 (.529).
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
The Steelers have won eight of the last nine, including their earlier win this season, and are 7-2 against the point spread.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-8 (.385); season 111-95-2 (.539).
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Point spread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20spread. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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