词汇 | point-spread |
释义 | point spread noun[ C ] US(alsopoints spread)uk /ˈpɔɪnt ˌspred/ us /ˈpɔɪnt ˌspred/ a system of calculating the number of points by which a team is expected to beat a weaker team, on which some forms of betting(= risking money) are based: Coaches say they pay no attention to point spreads - they simply go out and try to win. He said that most people read the point spreads published by newspapers either for fun, or to determine which games are likely to be the most exciting. The coach agreed that knowledge of the game's points spread could indirectly influence strategy. They cited examples of point shaving, where athletes play to win but intentionally fail to score enough to beat the point spread. He was betting against his own team, sometimes throwing games, and sometimes playing to win but intentionally missing shots in order to stay under the point spread. Range and limits all the way toidiom ambit anywhere at largeidiom band compass diapason dividing line finite finitely finitude gamut hedge non-binary parameter parametric parametrically proviso spectrum stretch You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Gambling & bookmaking |
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