Why does anyone bet on NBA spreads when they are giving away points... Like i understand betting on the spread when you want to back the underdog but honestly betting on minus spreads is just not smart. The players are playing the games to win and not cover your spreads... Like if the odds are not good for the team you want to back to win pre game then don't place it pre game... I always bet on the winner in play for nba... Like for example to today before games i wanted to bet on cavs and Sixers to win... I waited till the 2nd half for both games to get the odds I wanted. I bet +125 on cavs to win money line and +138 on Sixers to win money line. Of course I could've easily lost both bets but even if I lost I atleast bet the teams I wanted to back at the right odds and not some damn spread... Of course nothing is guaranteed in betting so atleast be smart and stop backing the spreads on the favorites...