Alternate Spreads Explained – How Buying & Selling Points Works | BookieBrawler

Alternate spreads are, how buying and selling points works, and when to use alternate lines in your betting strategy.

What Are Alternate Spreads?

The standard spread is the main line offered by a sportsbook (e.g., Chiefs -3 at -110). Alternate spreads let you choose different point values with adjusted odds.

• <strong>Chiefs -1.5 (-150):</strong> Smaller spread, more likely to cover, lower payout
• <strong>Chiefs -3 (-110):</strong> Standard line
• <strong>Chiefs -7 (+180):</strong> Bigger spread, less likely to cover, higher payout

How to Use Alternate Spreads

• <strong>Buying points:</strong> Move the spread in your favor for safer bets (lower odds)
• <strong>Selling points:</strong> Move the spread against you for bigger payouts
• <strong>Teaser legs:</strong> Teasers are essentially bundled alternate spread bets
• <strong>Same game parlays:</strong> Combine an alternate spread with player props for SGPs

Alternate Spreads Strategy

In the NFL, buying through key numbers (3 and 7) can offer significant value. Moving from -3 to -2.5 protects against the most common margin of victory. Use an alternate spread when you believe the standard line doesn't reflect your projection.