A spread of +5.5 means that the team must either win the game or lose by 5 💲 or less points/goals/runs for the spread bet to win. A spread bet is a bet on the margin of victory 💲 with a handicap (or line) attached to it, in this case the handicap is +5.5.

What Does a 💲 +1.5 Spread Mean? A +1.5 spread is commonly seen in baseball betting, the standard runline  for MLB. This 💲 spread means the underdog must win outright or lose by exactly one run to cover the spread. Alternatively, a -1.5 💲 spread means that the favorite must win by at least two runs.