What Does -10 Spread Mean in NFL Betting?

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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If a team is -10 in BetMGM’s NFL betting odds, they’re favored by 10 points. Their opponent, the underdog, would be +10.

To cover the spread (-10), the favorite must win by at least 11 points. If they win by exactly 10 points, it would be a push.

To cover the spread (+10), the underdog must lose by nine or less points, win the game, or tie (after overtime). If they lose by exactly 10 points, it’s a push.

Overtime is included in the final score that determines if the team covers the spread.

Example of -10 Spread in NFL Betting

Washington Commanders (-10, -110) at Miami Dolphins (+10, -110)

The Commanders are the road favorite (-10), and the Dolphins are the home underdog (+10).

If Washington wins by at least 11 points, they cover the spread. If they win by 10 points, they push. And if they tie or lose, they don’t cover.

If Miami loses by nine or less points, wins, or ties, they cover the spread. If they lose by 10 points, they push. If they lose by 11 points or more, they don’t cover.

Here are some score examples:

Commanders 22, Dolphins 11: The Commanders win by 11 points and cover the spread.

Commanders 25, Dolphins 15: The Commanders win by 10 points and push.

Commanders 14, Dolphins 14 (OT): The Commanders tie and don’t cover.

Dolphins 27, Commanders 16: The Dolphins win by 11 points and cover.

Dolphins 21, Commanders 21 (OT): The Dolphins tie and cover.

Commanders 34, Dolphins 24: The Dolphins lose by 10 points and push.

Commanders 17, Dolphins 6: The Dolphins lose by 11 points and don’t cover.

Payout for -10 Spread in NFL Betting

Washington Commanders (-10, -110) at Miami Dolphins (+10, -110)

The odds accompanying the spread determine the payout. In this Commanders-Dolphins example, the odds for each spread (-10 and +10) are -110. The odds can vary for games; they could be +100, -105, -110, -115 or another value.

To calculate the potential payout, add a spread bet to your BetMGM Bet Slip.

With -110 odds, a winning bet with a $25 stake would return $38.18 (including stake).

At -105 odds, a winning bet with a $25 stake would return $39.05 (including stake).

If a spread bet pushes, the stake is refunded.

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