: Indicated by a minus sign. This team is expected to win and must win by more than the spread amount to "cover".
Example: If the Chiefs are , they must win by 8 or more points for your bet to win. NFL POINT SPREAD
When you look at an NFL game line, you will see a plus (+) or minus (-) sign next to a number: : Indicated by a minus sign
The is a handicap assigned by oddsmakers to level the playing field between two teams of different skill levels. Instead of just picking who wins, you are betting on the margin of victory . 1. How to Read the Spread NFL POINT SPREAD