When making a straight bet, the team the player bets must cover the pointspread. This means that the favored team must win by a stipulated number of points or the underdog will receive that number of points. Wagers on the pointspread are usually offered at 11 to 10 odds.
Most sportsbooks make it quite easy.
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Navigate to your desired game and bet type.
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Click the "bet cell"
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The bet will populate in your bet slip.
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Enter your bet amount.
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Submit bet.