Part of the standard big three betting options, which also includes moneylines and game totals, laying points is a form of spread betting. Unlike total bets, which offer OVER and UNDER options, or moneylines that have a favorite and an underdog, players must decide to lay the line or take points when spread betting. While points involved vary by sport, bettors that lay points are wagering on the favorite and players who take points are betting on the underdog.
How Do Bettors Lay Points?
When betting on point spread odds, players laying points begin the match with a deficit.