A handicap / spread bet adjusts the starting score of a team or player to make the bet more balanced.
For example, if Team A has a -1.5 handicap, Team A needs to win by 2 or more goals for your bet to win.
If Team B has a +1.5 handicap, your bet wins if Team B wins, draws, or loses by 1 goal or less.
The handicap or spread is shown next to each selection in the Sportsbook.