Making a point spread wager means that the favored team must win by more points than the number value listed, and usually offered at 11 to 10 odds.
If you think that Boston can pull off a win, then you could win $120 on a $100 bet for a total of $220.
For example, if the odds board favors the Yankees (-140) to win against the Red Sox (+120), you’ll need to place a $140 wager on New York for a chance to win $100 for a total of $240.
There are three ways to make a straight bet: If you want to place a wager on the outcome of a single game, then a straight bet is for you.
