If a team is +5 in BetMGM’s NFL spreads, they’re considered the underdog. Their opponent, the favorite, would be -5.
To cover the spread (+5), the underdog must lose by four or less points, win the game, or tie (after overtime). If they lose by exactly five points, it would be a push.
To cover the spread (-5), the favorite must win by at least six points. If they win by exactly five points, it would be a push.
Overtime is included in the final score that determines if the team covers the spread.
Example of +5 Spread in NFL Betting
Miami Dolphins (+5, -110) at Buffalo Bills (-5, -110)
The Dolphins are the road underdog (+5), and the Bills are the home favorite (-5).Â
If Miami loses by four or less points, they cover the spread. If they lose by five points, they push. If they lose by at least six points, they don’t cover.
If Buffalo wins by at least six points, they cover the spread. If they win by five points, they push. And if they tie or lose, they don’t cover.Â
Here are some score examples:
Dolphins 23, Bills 16: The Dolphins win by seven points and cover the spread.Â
Dolphins 33, Bills 33 (OT): The Dolphins tie and cover.
Bills 30, Dolphins 25: The Dolphins lose by five points and push.
Bills 24, Dolphins 14: The Dolphins lose by 10 points and don’t cover.
Bills 30, Dolphins 24: The Bills win by six points and cover.
Bills 17, Dolphins 12: The Bills win by five points and push.
Bills 35, Dolphins 35 (OT): The Bills tie and don’t cover.Â
Payout for +5 Spread in NFL Betting
Miami Dolphins (+5, -110) at Buffalo Bills (-5, -110)
The odds accompanying the spread determine the payout. In this Dolphins-Bills example, the odds for each spread (+5 and -5) are -110. The odds can vary for games; they could be +100, -105, -110, -115 or another value.
To calculate the potential payout, add a spread bet to your BetMGM Bet Slip.Â
With -110 odds, a winning bet with a $25 stake would return $38.18 (including stake).
At -105 odds, a winning bet with a $25 stake would return $39.05 (including stake).
If a spread bet pushes, the stake is refunded.Â
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