Point Spread Calculator
This sports betting calculator helps bettors compare moneyline odds and point spread odds.
To use this point spread calculator, simply enter the point spread for a soccer, basketball, or tennis match. The calculator will determine the implied moneyline odds for the match using typical conversion rates.
Beginner and advanced sports bettors should make use of a point spread calculator as they search for the best bets.
Example: Finding Value with Spread Calculator
Let's say you want to wager on Liverpool in a Premier League match. Pinnacle, the sharpest sportsbook, has Liverpool as -1.5 goal spread favorites.
The point spread calculator will show you that the implied moneyline odds for Liverpool are approximately 1.50. Thus, if you can find Liverpool at 1.65 moneyline odds, then this would be the optimal bet (compared to the -1.5 spread at 1.91 odds).
Conversely, if Liverpool moneyline is only 1.40 odds, then the -1.5 spread at 1.91 offers better value.
How to Use Point Spread Calculator for Value Betting
A point spread calculator can help increase your confidence level with the bets you see on sportsbooks.
With the point spread calculator, you will be able to find where there is an edge in the lines, and determine the most likely value bet based on the point spread comparison.
Step-by-step:
- Enter the point spread (e.g., -1.5)
- See implied moneyline odds (e.g., 1.50)
- Check actual moneyline offered at sportsbooks
- If actual moneyline > implied moneyline = bet moneyline
- If actual moneyline < implied moneyline = bet the spread
Understanding Point Spreads
A point spread is how many points or goals the sportsbooks believe a team will win or lose by. A point spread is always either a whole number or a half-point.
The favorite team has a minus sign (-1.5, -2.5). They must win by more than the spread.
The underdog team has a plus sign (+1.5, +2.5). They can lose by less than the spread and still cover.
Example: If Manchester City is -2.5 goals, they must win by 3+ goals to cover. If Brighton is +2.5, they can lose by up to 2 goals and still win the bet.
Finding the Best Bets
This calculator shows you implied moneyline odds from spreads, but FairOdds Terminal shows you actual odds across 60+ bookmakers so you can instantly compare spread vs moneyline value.
Instead of manually checking spread and moneyline at each book, the terminal displays all options side-by-side with +EV calculations built-in.
Start your free trial to find the best spread and moneyline opportunities.
Point Spread Calculator FAQ
What is a point spread?
A point spread is how many points or goals the favorite must win by to cover. If Liverpool is -1.5 goals, they must win by 2+ goals. The underdog (+1.5) can lose by 1 goal and still cover. Spreads make uneven matchups equal betting opportunities.
How do you convert spread to moneyline?
Larger spreads imply lower moneyline odds for favorites. A -7 spread typically equals approximately 1.33 moneyline odds. A -1 spread equals approximately 1.83 moneyline. The calculator uses historical data to estimate moneyline equivalent.
Should I bet spread or moneyline?
Use the calculator to compare. If the implied moneyline from spread is better value than the actual moneyline offered, bet the spread. If the actual moneyline is better than implied, bet moneyline instead.
What is an Asian handicap?
Asian handicap is soccer's version of point spread. It eliminates the draw by giving the underdog a goal advantage (e.g., +1.5) or requiring the favorite to win by multiple goals (e.g., -1.5). Same concept as spreads in other sports.
How is a point spread calculated?
Sportsbooks use statistical models, team strength ratings, injuries, home advantage, and historical data to set spreads. Lines then move based on betting volume and sharp money to balance action on both sides.
What does -3.5 spread mean?
The favorite must win by 4+ points/goals to cover. The .5 eliminates the possibility of a push. If they win by exactly 3, the spread bet loses. Whole number spreads (-3) can push if the team wins by exactly that margin.