What Does +2 Spread Mean in NFL Betting?

min read

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

BetMGM @BETMGM Oct 04, 2024, 2:11 PM

If a team is +2 in NFL betting at BetMGM, they’re considered the underdog. Their opponent, the favorite, would be -2.

To cover the spread (+2), the underdog must lose by one point, win the game, or tie (after overtime). If they lose by exactly two points, it’s a push.

To cover the spread (-2), the favorite must win by at least three points. If they win by exactly two points, it would be a push.

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

Example of +2 Spread in NFL Betting

Atlanta Falcons (+2, -110) at New Orleans Saints (-2, -110)

The Falcons are the road underdog (+2), and the Saints are the home favorite (-2).

If Atlanta loses by one, wins or ties, they cover the spread. If they lose by two points, they push. If they lose by at least three points, they don’t cover.

If New Orleans wins by at least three points, they cover the spread. If they win by two points, they push. And if they tie or lose, they don’t cover.

Here are some score examples:

Falcons 28, Saints 21: The Falcons win by seven points and cover the spread.

Falcons 35, Saints 35 (OT): The Falcons tie and cover.

Saints 42, Falcons 40: The Falcons lose by two points and push.

Saints 25, Falcons 15: The Falcons lose by 10 points and don’t cover.

Saints 30, Falcons 27: The Saints win by three points and cover.

Saints 17, Falcons 15: The Saints win by two points and push.

Saints 28, Falcons 28 (OT): The Saints tie and don’t cover.

Payout for +2 Spread in NFL Betting

Atlanta Falcons (+2, -110) at New Orleans Saints (-2, -110)

The odds accompanying the spread determine the payout. In this Falcons-Saints example, the odds for each spread (+2 and -2) 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.

Parlays and sportsbook Odds Boosts are among the ways to change odds and lock in a bigger potential payout.

To build a parlay, add multiple bets to your Bet Slip and add a stake to the Parlays section.

To get an Odds Boost, check updated betting promos or log in to your BetMGM account. If you don’t have an account, check your eligibility for a welcome offer or BetMGM Refer A Friend bonus.