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The <\/span>soccer point spread<\/b><\/a> is a type of handicap betting that levels the playing field between two mismatched teams by assigning a goal difference. Instead of betting on which team will simply win or lose, you bet on whether a team will win <\/span>by a certain number of goals<\/b> or <\/span>avoid losing by a certain margin<\/b>. This type of bet adds excitement and better odds, especially when one team is heavily favored.<\/span><\/p>\n

In soccer, the point spread is often referred to as the <\/span>\u201cAsian handicap\u201d<\/b> or simply the <\/span>spread<\/b>. It is used to create balanced odds in matches where the skill level of teams varies widely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two Quick Examples of Soccer Point Spread<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Team A (-1.5) vs Team B (+1.5)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n