Comments on: Point Spreads

By: Liam S.

Liam S. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:24:13 +0000

I feel like having the games on TV actually lost something in translation. I would much rather be at the game with the other people who put money on the game right next to me cheering and sweating and freaking out than in the comfort of my own home. At home, the game is just a moving picture on the TV screen.

By: Owen V.

Owen V. — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:25:53 +0000

Point spreads are the most interesting part of betting, but can also be the most complicated. I had a hard time getting my mind around the concept the first few times I bet with the spread, but it actually makes the whole experience better.

By: Benjamin B.

Benjamin B. — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:22:30 +0000

It is great watching a game unfold on TV if you’ve placed a bet on it - I can’t really imagine the point of watching the game if you personally didn’t have something riding on it.

By: Luke Dumont

Luke Dumont — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:29:49 +0000

Point spread is the best thing to happen since betting itself began. It makes it so much more interesting - it is no longer a black and white game, there are variations now and different outcomes besides just one side wins and the other side loses.

By: Ian Jaffe

Ian Jaffe — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:28:05 +0000

The first time I bet using a spread the team I bet on won but I didn’t get the spread right, so I lost. I felt totally cheated because the team I put my money on won, but somehow I didn’t. I enjoyed it more later when I understood it better.

By: Sebastian Meyers

Sebastian Meyers — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:31:47 +0000

Point spread or no, I’m not placing any bets based on my own interpretation of the situation anymore. I am all about using expert recommendations and website predictions, especially where point spreads are involved.

By: Tommy G.

Tommy G. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:33:25 +0000

This is about as clear a definition of what a point spread as I have ever seen, and it is still hard to follow. I think it speaks to the intricate nature of the spread mentality, not to the writer of the article. Point spreads are tough.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:35:38 +0000

I agree with one of the other commentators, I would never bet on a point spread situation without expert advice. And I think the author should add in that the advent of the internet also changed betting because it not only gave people a greater range of betting venues but also helped get better info about the choices out to the masses.