Understanding the NBA Point Spread
A point spread sets a margin that determines which side of a bet covers. If a team is listed at -6.5, they must win by seven or more points for that side to pay out; the underdog covers if they win outright or lose by six or fewer. Players in Detroit checking the sportsbook on mobile see both the spread and the
moneyline side by side for easy comparison. Same-game parlays let you combine the spread with a player prop — say, a points total for a star guard — on a single ticket. Availability depends on your state's current sports-betting law, and live lines update through every quarter.
- Spread vs. Moneyline
- Live Quarter Lines
- Parlay Add-Ons
- State Eligibility Check