What Point Spread Wagering Covers in College Hoops
A point spread sets a margin the favored team must win by for a wager on them to cash. If Duke is -8.5 against a mid-major, Duke needs to win by 9 or more. Take the mid-major at +8.5 and they just need to lose by fewer than 9, or win outright. We source our college basketball lines from established oddsmakers, and
the spread moves as money comes in on each side. You'll see the current number and the juice — typically -110 on both sides — displayed alongside the moneyline and total. Spread bets pair naturally with same-game parlays, where you stack a spread with a player prop like an over on a star guard's assists.