Spread (general terms)
An abbreviated form of point spread. Odds makers need a way
of making even bets possible. They assign a point advantage
to a weaker team that is expected to lose by a certain number
of points. If you bet on the stronger team, they need to win
by more than the point advantage (covering the spread) in order
for you to win. Half-point spreads are also possible and available
for purchase.
