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In sports betting, to 'sell points' is to adjust the point spread in exchange for a different payout. A bettor can sell points to get a better price on their wager, but this also increases the risk as the team must cover a larger spread.

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  • 1In sports betting, to 'sell points' is to adjust the point spread in exchange for a different payout

Sell

In sports betting, to 'sell points' is to adjust the point spread in exchange for a different payout. A bettor can sell points to get a better price on their wager, but this also increases the risk as the team must cover a larger spread.

Example

The bettor decided to sell six points on the favorite, moving the spread from -7 to -13, but in return, they got much better odds on their bet.

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