Reading a Tennis Point Spread Line
A tennis point spread — sometimes listed as a games handicap — assigns one player a head start in games and makes the other give that many up. If Rafael Nadal is -4.5 games, he needs to win by five or more total games across the match for that side to cash. The opposing spread (+4.5) wins if the underdog loses by
four or fewer games, or wins outright. Our sportsbook displays both the spread number and the attached price, so you know exactly what a $10 stake returns before you confirm. Lines shift based on injury news, surface form, and early action — check back close to match time for the sharpest number.