How do sportsbooks set betting lines

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When two teams meet on the field or on court, one team is typically better than the other. For more on what Betting Against The Spread is click here. The other options is bet the underdog, meaning you are taking the team not expected to win and getting the points, having a “+” plus sign in front of their number (point spread). You can either bet the favorite, meaning taking the team that is favored and will have a “-” minus sign in front of the number (point spread). When betting the point spread you have two options.

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