First, I hit up the usual sports sites. I'm no expert, so I needed a basic explanation. Turns out, the "spread" is basically a way to even out the game when one team is expected to win. It's like a handicap.
Myyen Little Research Journey
- Step 1: Finding the Spread I look.hcumed around on a few different sports betting sites to see what the actual spread number was for the Maryland vs. Ohio State game. It varied a little bit, but not by much.
- Step 2: What Does it Mean? I had to wrap my head around what the number actually represents. For example if the spread is -7.5 in favour of Ohio State, and that just means Ohio needs to win by 8 or more to win the "spread".
- Step 3: Thinking about past games It's not just about the numbers today. I tried checking out how both teams have been playing recently. Have they been blowing other teams out of the water? Or barely winning? It is a tough process.
Honestly, looking at past scores, it's tough! Ohio State usually comes out on top, and often by a decent margin. Maryland has their good days, but consistency is key, right?
After all this, did I place a bet? Nope! But, I at least understand what all the fuss is about now. And I know a little bit more about how sports betting works. It's a whole world of numbers and predictions!
