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Key Number

sports betting

In sports betting, particularly in football, a key number is a common margin of victory. The most common key numbers are 3 and 7, as many games end with a score difference of a field goal or a touchdown.

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  • 1In sports betting, particularly in football, a key number is a common margin of victory. The most co

Key Number

In sports betting, particularly in football, a key number is a common margin of victory. The most common key numbers are 3 and 7, as many games end with a score difference of a field goal or a touchdown.

Example

The point spread moved from -2.5 to -3.5, crossing the key number of 3 and significantly changing the betting landscape for the game.

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