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What is betting against the spread?

Updated: 10/19/2022
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When you bet against the spread you bet that the underdog team will win by a margin greater than the amount the original spread says they will lose by. For example, if the Toronto Maple Leafs are supposed to lose by 2 points, betting against the spread would mean you bet that they will win by more than 2 points.

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