For example, if a team has a positive record against the spread, they're 'covering' the spread (scoring enough points to ensure a winning bet, even if the team loses the match outright).
Knowing a team's performance 'against the spread' (ATS) is a great way to determine a team's performance against public perception. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER What are betting trends?īetting trends are breakdowns of how a team is performing over time, with particular attention to spread betting.