Spread

Spread — adding points to the weaker team to level its chances in the match.

One of the variants of handicaps, when an outsider team is added points, as a result of which the probability of its victory increases, and the odds, respectively, decreases.

Let’s analyze the spread on the example of a football match. For example, we decided to bet on the game Bavaria – Freiburg. Usual betting on outcomes does not suit us, because the odds on the favorite are incredibly small, and the chances of Freiburg to win are close to zero. But the spread comes to the aid, or the handicap offered by the bookie. So, let’s say you see a bet of type Away (+2). This means that you predict the victory of Freiburg, but in fact it is not necessary to win this team, because to the final result will be added 2 points in their favor. For example, if the guests lose to Bayern 2:1, then for your bet this will mean a victory, because with the handicap, you will get the desired result – 2:3. Of course, with this very greatly decreases the odds, but still it is a much more correct bet than just a forecast for the usual victory of Freiburg (albeit with the huge odds).