point spread
noun
: the number of points by which an oddsmaker expects a favorite to defeat an underdog
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Blakeney, one of Jiangsu’s top scorers, agreed to under-perform in two games in March 2023, ensuring his conspirators made nearly $300,000 when his team didn’t make the point spread, the feds allege.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
To further break down the schedule, here are the early point spreads via DraftKings and notable observations about the Cowboys’ schedule.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Here’s a look at the early point spreads for each Green Bay game in 2026.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Hurley is a remarkable 11-0 against the point spread in the Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four during his tenure with the Huskies.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
To further break down the schedule, here are the early point spreads via DraftKings and notable observations about the Cowboys’ schedule.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Here’s a look at the early point spreads for each Green Bay game in 2026.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Hurley is a remarkable 11-0 against the point spread in the Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four during his tenure with the Huskies.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Point spread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20spread. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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