They Find an Edge\n\n Sports bettors are always looking for an edge. The odds are carefully set so that the sportsbook always wins when all bettors and bets are taken into account. But that doesn't mean that all players lose. If you can tip the edge in your favor by a few percentage points, it could be enough to win.

However, it is widely reported that top players can earn six-figure salaries, and elite players can earn over $1 million per year from all income sources combined. This includes salary, streaming revenue, tournament winnings, and sponsorships deals.

A +2.5 spread means the underdog will need to win outright or lose by one or two points to cover. Similar to what we explained in the previous section, a spread of +2.5 in football and basketball indicates a matchup of two fairly evenly matched squads.

In football, you could wager on under 2.5 goals. Then your bet would need to finish with two or less goals to work. Alternatively, you can select over 2.5 goals. Three goals must be scored in total for this to win.