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can someone explain what the + and - are and the line and how you pick a team but they still lose... just not understanding it
 
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its a point spread for example this week in the nfl arizona and philadelphia   the spread was -3.5 in favour of philly
if you pick philly to win the philadelphia eagles must win by 4 or more points, if you pick arizona they must win the game or only lose by 3 points to cover the spread
 
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perfect, thank you!
 
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ye ye good luck

 
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sounds like someone is new to the world of sports gambling
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Chevyguy24:

sounds like someone is new to the world of sports gambling

 

we all had to pop out cherries at some point

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Chevyguy24:

sounds like someone is new to the world of sports gambling
Yep a newbie just in time to win the Ultimate Race 5... Kinda funny someone who doesn't even know how to gamble wins the damn thing 
 
 
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