What is a point spread?
A handicap in points. The favourite must win by more than the spread to "cover".
In practice
The point spread is a handicap in points. If a team is -6.5, they must win by seven or more for the bet to win. The other team at +6.5 wins the bet if they win or lose by six or fewer.
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