Buying half points can be beneficial when the original spread is close to a key number, giving you a better chance of winning your bet.įor example, in an NFL game with a point spread of -3.5 for the favored team, you can buy half a point to shift the spread to -3. It means you can adjust the spread by half a point to move it closer to a key number. Some sportsbooks allow you to buy half points on the point spread. It is because you will still win your bet on the team even if they lose by a field point.

For instance, after shopping at three sportsbooks that offer +3 for Miami Dolphins in the above example, you find a fourth one offering them at +3.5. Half points are points just above or below key numbers, and they are often opportunities when betting on point spreads. Line shopping can help you find the best value and half-point opportunities to move the spread in your favor. Some books might be more reluctant to move off key numbers, while others may adjust their lines more freely. Always compare the point spreads offered by different sportsbooks.

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