Odds & margin
Key numbers
In American football, the winning margins that come up most often, above all three and seven points. Half a point either side of them matters a lot.
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Teaser
A US parlay where you move the point spreads in your favour on every leg, in return for a lower payout. Every leg still has to win.
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Point spread
A head start or deficit given to one side so both have a similar chance. You win if your side covers it.
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Push
A tie against the line, so nobody wins and your stake is returned. It happens on whole-number lines.
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