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So, if SF was favored by 4, and they win by 4, that doesn't cover the spread? -- nm

Posted by nubby, Astro-lord (aka nubby) Jan 20 '13, 15:02

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Push. All bets returned. -- nm - Reagen Jan 20, 15:02 8
- Why don't they just make all spreads be 1/2 points? -- nm - Dano Jan 20, 15:04 3
  - the line moves anyway depending on the action. -- nm - CQ Jan 20, 15:15
  - to try and encourage action. -- nm - Reagen Jan 20, 15:05
  - Bookmaker's insurance, I guess. -- nm - nubby, Astro-lord Jan 20, 15:04
- And if it's part of a parlay? Or is that not done? -- nm - nubby, Astro-lord Jan 20, 15:03 3
  - What does Pirates of the Caribbean have to do with the Playoffs? -- nm - JaxSean Jan 20, 15:05
  - If you had it as part of (say) a three team parlay, that now becomes a two team parlay. -- nm - Reagen Jan 20, 15:04 1
    - Oh. Thanks. -- nm - nubby, Astro-lord Jan 20, 15:05
um, no. It's what they call a push -- nm - CQ Jan 20, 15:02
No -- nm - JD Jan 20, 15:02

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