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Auggie

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5. The favorite is minus points ...

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #4)

Thu Jan 9, 2020, 02:48 PM

Jan 2020

the underdog is plus points.

So you and I are going to bet a dollar on this 49ers game. We agree I'm taking San Francisco, but because they are a slightly better team and are expected to win, you ask me to subtract 6 1/2 points from my point total OR add 6 1/2 points to your point total.

Me: San Francisco -6.5 points
You: Minnesota +6.5 points

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NFL Divsional Playoffs / Spreads [View all] Auggie Jan 2020 OP

Baltimore vs Tennessee should be a great game if you like rushing JonLP24 Jan 2020 #1

Help! PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #2

The numbers represent a score the favorites are expected to win by Auggie Jan 2020 #3

I think so. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #4

The favorite is minus points ... Auggie Jan 2020 #5

Good explaination.. Maxheader Jan 2020 #6

Why the half points? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #8

Only reason I can think of is ... Auggie Jan 2020 #9

Tennessee would've been a good bet tonight! lastlib Jan 2020 #7