Gambling 101: What Is Taking Points?
How do bettors take points and which sports markets offer odds that allow players to do so? It's an important thing you need to know if you want to be a good gambler- so today on Sports Illustrated's Gambling 101 we are breaking down Taking points.
Give and take opportunities are available in a variety of competitions. Gamblers who take points are backing the underdog while bettors who give points are betting on the favorite. Players can take points with basketball and football point spread odds. Run lines are offered in baseball and puck lines are available in hockey.
So how do you win when taking points? Players who do this receive a “head-start” prior to a competition and their side must win or stay within the spread to cash winning wagers. For example, if players receive +8 points to bet on Cleveland vs the Ravens. then the Browns need to win, or lose the game by seven points or less- if this happens bettors receive $100 on every $110 bet. If the Ravens win by nine points or more then it would result in a loss. If Baltimore wins by exactly eight points all bets are graded as a PUSH and original wagers are refunded.
When taking points it's really important to shop around for the best odds. That's not all - players need to follow a proper research path prior to betting on underdogs. Recent history is the best place to start since it will show bettors how teams are performing on offense and defense.
Recognizing current betting trends is also important. Bettors need to understand how each side is performing against the spread when taking points. Alright, It sounds like a lot but you can do it gamblers and remember Sports Illustrated is here to help! Make sure to Bookmark the Glossary of Terms and tune in for another Gambling 101 here on SI.com.
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