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How point spreads work in NBA betting

Point spread bets are a popular basketball and NBA betting choice. Betting on the point spread is about leveling the playing field between different teams. It gives bettors a different focus over the simplified moneyline ‘bet on the winner’ wagers. With point spreads, bettors can wager on the underdogs and favorites equally. In this article, we’ll give you all the information you need to be able to bet on point spreads in NBA games.

What is a point spread?

In basketball betting and other sports like football and hockey, the point spread is a type of betting line.