Sometimes half a point makes all the difference. That’s where buying points comes in—you’re bending the line in your favor, but it’ll cost you.
Say you’re taking a team at +2.5, but you want the safety net of +3. That shift could turn a loss into a push. But remember—nothing’s free. Books adjust the odds, and you pay for the privilege.
The price depends on the sport and how far you move the line. The deeper you go, the more juice you’ll pay.
Example: You take a team at +8.5 (-110):
Buy ½ point → +9 (odds -120)
Buy 1 point → +9.5 (odds -130)
Buy 1½ points → +10 (odds -140)
NFL Example: You’ve got a team at +3.5 (-105):
Buy ½ point → +4 (odds -120)
Buy 1 point → +4.5 (odds -130)
Buy 1½ points → +5 (odds -140)
NCAA Example: You’re laying -3.5 (EVEN):
Buy ½ point → -3 (odds -125)
Buy 1 point → -2.5 (odds -140)
Buy 1½ points → -2 (odds -150)
It’s baked right into your Bet Slip:
Pick your spread or total → your selection drops into the Bet Slip.
Look for the “Buy Points” dropdown. If available, you’ll see options to move the line in ½-point steps.
Select your new line → odds adjust automatically.
Enter your stake, lock it in, and place your bet.
If the option is greyed out, the line’s locked—buying isn’t available on that market.
In football, some numbers are everything. Margins of 3 and 7 decide a ton of games. Books know it, and they’ll make you pay extra to buy onto or off those key numbers.
NFL: Moving onto/off 3 costs an extra $0.25. Moving onto/off 7 costs $0.15.
NCAA Football: Cheaper—$0.15 for 3, and the standard $0.10 for 7.
Did that help you out?