2007-11-29 04:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by Keith 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
If they have it at 7 instead of 6 1/2, then there exists the possibility of a push. That would mean the house gets your juice (fee), even though you didn't actually lose your bet.
It's really done for the benefit of the house.
2007-11-29 04:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not the same thing. An even point spread can result in a push, where as the half point eliminates that possibility. The reason that the spread changes is purely due to the betting tendencies in Vegas. I believe it's (Trying to remember the exact numbers) something like every $100k in the direction of one team vs the other results in a half point shift in the spread. As long as the betting remains pretty even between the two teams, the spread doesn't change.
In a push, only the bookies win. Don't forget, they usually get around 10% of all bets, including pushes.
2007-11-29 12:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by joecon113 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because if you had Dallas minus 7 and the final score was 21-14, you would push (tie). If you had Dallas minus 6-1/2 and the score was 21-14, you would win.
2007-11-29 12:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Far from it.
If the Cowboys win 38-31 with 6 1\2 pt spread, whoever bet the Cowboys win.
If the spread was 7, everyone would tie, and most cases everyone would lose.
2007-11-29 12:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. The 1/2 will make or break you. The book must be very cautious to move on or off a half, particularly to 7. There is a reason, and here it is justified.
2007-11-29 12:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by nflhandicapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.
7 is a very commen game for scores to finish at.
At 6.5, you would win your bet if DAllas won 27-20. But at 7, you would push.
2007-11-29 12:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is no push on 6.5. If you bet on Dallas while the spread was 6.5 and they won by 7 you would win.
If you bet on Dallas when the spread went to 7 you would push and not win nor lose.
2007-11-29 12:15:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope....those points count with yardage too soo honestly i think the game will go to the pack...
2007-11-29 12:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by Holy_one 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there is no push.
2007-11-29 12:08:54 · answer #9 · answered by Murdock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋