What Does a +1.5 Spread Mean? A +1.5 spread is commonly seen in baseball betting, the standard runline for MLB. This spread means the underdog must win outright or lose by exactly one run to cover the spread. Alternatively, a -1.5 spread means that the favorite must win by at least two runs.
Nickel A nickel or nickel bet is slang referring to money. A nickel, in betting circles, refers to exactly $500. Over/Under In sports betting, the over/under or over-under (also referred to as O/U ) is a number for a score/statistic in a given game set by sportsbooks.