In football betting, a “7 spread” refers to the point spread, which is a handicap given to one team to level the playing field against another team that is considered the favorite. The spread is a number chosen by oddsmakers that is meant to make the outcome of the game more unpredictable and give bettors a more even chance of winning their bets on either team.
When you see a spread of 7 points, it means that the favorite team is expected to win by more than 7 points. Here’s how it works:
– If you bet on the favorite and they win by 8 points or more, you win the bet.
– If you bet on the favorite and they win by exactly 7 points, the bet is considered a “push” or “tie,” and you get your money back.
– If you bet on the favorite and they win by 6 points or fewer, or they lose the game, you lose the bet.
Conversely:
– If you bet on the underdog and they lose by 6 points or fewer, you win the bet.
– If they lose by exactly 7 points, it’s a push/tie, and you get your money back.
– If they lose by 8 points or more, you lose the bet.
The point spread is one of the most common types of bets in football, and the number (in this case, 7) can vary based on the perceived difference in strength between the two teams.