| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota wins by over 3.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Minnesota wins by over 2.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Minnesota wins by over 1.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Boston wins by over 1.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Boston wins by over 2.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Boston wins by over 3.5 runs | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the point spread outcome for a professional sports matchup between Boston and Minnesota. It allows participants to speculate on whether the favorite covers the spread or the underdog keeps the game within the margin.
The point spread is a mechanism used to level the playing field between two teams of differing perceived abilities. By assigning a handicap, oddsmakers create a balanced betting environment where the final margin of victory determines the success of the wager.
Market prices represent the collective sentiment regarding which team will outperform the established point spread by the conclusion of the event.
The spread is the number of points by which the favored team must win for a 'favorite' position to pay out, or the margin the underdog must stay within or exceed.
The market resolves based on the official final score adjusted by the specific spread listed on the contract at the time of purchase.
This typically results in a 'push,' and market rules for such ties are defined in the specific contract terms provided by the platform.
In most professional sports formats, official final scores include points scored during overtime unless otherwise specified in the market rules.
Sudden injury news regarding key starters often shifts market sentiment quickly, as participants reassess a team's ability to cover the established spread.