Submitted by rsteel on
A common misconception of the inexperienced sports bettor is what the point spread represents. The myth is that the point spread is a prediction of who will win and by how much. The main purpose of the line is to split the betting action equally on each side. This rarely happens which is why the line is constantly moving after it is posted to attract money to one side or the other. Understanding the art and science of the point spread formulation and movement is essential to being a successful handicapper.
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