| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose wins by over 2.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| San Jose wins by over 1.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Chicago wins by over 1.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Chicago wins by over 2.5 goals | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the point spread for the professional basketball matchup between Chicago and San Jose. It allows participants to speculate on whether the favorite will win by more than the handicap or if the underdog will keep the game closer than expected.
The spread is a common tool used to level the playing field between teams of varying perceived talent levels. Analysts monitor roster depth, recent head-to-head performance, and injury reports to gauge how these teams match up against the bookmakers' initial expectations.
The market prices reflect the aggregate expectation of which team will cover the assigned point spread based on available information leading up to tip-off.
A negative spread indicates that Chicago is the favored team and must win by more than that specific number of points to cover the spread.
No, this market focuses exclusively on the point differential between the two teams, not the combined total score or the outright winner.
The withdrawal of key starters or rotation players shortly before the game often causes the spread to shift rapidly as market participants adjust their expectations.
If the point difference equals the spread, the outcome is typically considered a 'push,' and settlement rules for the specific contract will apply.
Home-court advantage is a significant factor in the initial line, with analysts typically assigning a standard point value to the team playing in their home arena.