Neither Steelers bettors nor Bengals bettors will win. If the final score difference ties the spread, your bet will be refunded. Oddsmakers use ½ points strategically to avoid pushing players.Ī tie is possible when the point spread line is a whole number like 3, 6, or 7. Either Steelers bettors or Bengals bettors will win. Why Does the Point Spread Line Have a ½ Point?Ī ½ point spread means no tie bets. The Cincinnati Bengals are the -6.5 point favorites. Teams with a minus line are the favorite. In the example, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the +6.5 point underdogs.
The Cincinnati Bengals are the home team. In the example, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the visiting team. You must place a point spread bet before gametime.
