betting line
Sportsbook's predicted margin
A betting line is the odds or point spread set by bookmakers for a sporting event or other contest.
The line establishes the terms of a wager—how much a bettor must risk to win a given amount, or how many points a favored team must win by.
Lines shift as money comes in on either side: The line moved from -3 to -5 after the quarterback injury.
Also called simply the line.
- oddsLikelihood expressed numerically
- spreadTo distribute widely
- wagerStake on uncertainty
- point spreadWagering handicap between teams
- over/underWager on aggregate scoring
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Completed game tally
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