Bet on Fanduel
A spread bet on FanDuel, or any sports betting platform, is a type of wager where you bet on the margin of victory in a game rather than just who will win. Spread betting is common in sports like football, basketball, and sometimes in other sports where point spreads are used.
Here’s how it works:
1. **Point Spread**: The sportsbook (in this case, FanDuel) sets a point spread for the game, which is essentially a predicted margin of victory for the favorite. This number is often referred to as the “line.” For example, if the New England Patriots are playing the Miami Dolphins and the spread is set at Patriots -7, it means that the Patriots are expected to win by 7 points.
2. **Betting the Spread**: When you place a spread bet, you are betting on whether you think the favorite will win by more points than the spread, or if the underdog will lose by fewer points than the spread, or win outright.
– **Betting the Favorite**: If you bet on the Patriots -7, they must win by more than 7 points for you to win your bet. If they win by exactly 7 points, it’s considered a “push,” and you get your money back. If they win by less than 7 points or lose, you lose your bet.
– **Betting the Underdog**: If you bet on the Dolphins +7, they can either win the game, lose by fewer than 7 points, or lose by exactly 7 points for you to win your bet. If they lose by more than 7 points, you lose your bet.
3. **Payouts**: Spread bets typically have odds of -110 on both sides, which means you need to bet $110 to win $100. The odds can vary, though, depending on the sportsbook’s lines and the perceived likelihood of each outcome.
Spread betting can be a way to add more excitement to a game, as it’s not just about who wins, but by how much. It also allows for more betting opportunities, as games that might be blowouts can still be competitive in terms of the spread.