Imagine being invited to a sporting event. Arrive and the excitement quickly overtakes you. However, the terms used make no sense. What are you going to do? Learn the basic terms and concepts used in sports wagering so this is never an issue.
Point Spreads
When a person looks at sportsbook odds, they become confused by the different numbers they see. For instance, one line may show two teams with one team having a negative number behind it. This means the team with the negative number is favored by that many points. In the following example, the Cowboys stand as the three-point favorite.