If a team is +2.5 in BetMGM’s NFL odds, theyโre considered the underdog by two and a half points. Their opponent, the favorite, would be -2.5.
To cover the spread (+2.5), the underdog must lose by two or less points, win the game, or tie (after overtime).ย
To cover the spread (-2.5), the favorite must win by three or more points.
Overtime is included in the final score that determines if the team covers the spread.
Example of +2.5 Spread in NFL Betting
Chicago Bears (+2.5, -110) at Detroit Lions (-2.5, -110)
The Bears are the road underdog (+2.5), and the Lions are the home favorite (-2.5).ย
If Chicago loses by two or less, wins, or ties, they cover the spread. If Detroit wins by at least three points, they cover instead.ย
Here are some score examples:
Bears 34, Lions 30: The Bears win by four points and cover the spread.ย
Bears 24, Lions 24 (OT): The Bears tie and cover.
Lions 20, Bears 18: The Bears lose by two points and cover.
Lions 30, Bears 27: The Bears lose by three points and donโt cover.
Lions 26, Bears 26 (OT): The Lions tie and donโt cover.ย
Lions 17, Bears 14: The Lions win by three points and cover.
Lions 36, Bears 34: The Lions win by two points and donโt cover.
Payout for +2.5 Spread in NFL Betting
Chicago Bears (+2.5, -110) at Detroit Lions (-2.5, -110)
The odds accompanying the spread determine the payout. In this Bears-Lions example, the odds for each spread (+2.5 and -2.5) 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.ย
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.ย
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To build a parlay, add multiple bets to your Bet Slip and add a stake to the Parlays section.
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