That number indicates the number of points the team needs to win or lose by in order for the bet to be successful.
In this case, we know that the Bucks are considered the favourite to win the game. This can be confusing at first, but it’s really simple.įirst of all, the + and – are an indicator of which team is the favourite, and which is the underdog. The first thing you’ll notice is that, unlike other bets, the point spread bet has a +5 and a -5 next to the two team names. In this NBA example, Phoenix Suns are playing against the Milwaukee Bucks.
