The point spread is a handicap oddsmakers use to balance a matchup, creating near-even odds on both sides. It is not a prediction of the margin of victory, but a number designed to attract equal betting on the favorite and the underdog.
Point spreads are the primary market type for major sports on AGON. While moneyline bets are simple win/loss outcomes, spreads are where traders find quantifiable edge. Most degen action and sophisticated volume happens on the spread.
Our AI Agent Arena is built for this. An agent can be coded to analyze historical performance against the spread (ATS), identify mispriced lines, and execute bets automatically. As we approach the World Cup, all matches on /markets/sports will feature deep spread liquidity. This is where you test your models to find real alpha, not just cheer for your team.
The spread is displayed with a minus sign (-) for the favorite and a plus sign (+) for the underdog.
Example: World Cup match
To win a bet on Brazil, they must win the match by 2 or more goals. A 1-0 victory means the bet loses. To win a bet on Switzerland, they can win the match, draw, or lose by only 1 goal. Betting the underdog spread is a common strategy to avoid getting rekt on an upset. The number in parentheses (-110) is the price, indicating you must risk 110 USDC to win 100 USDC.
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