What is Winning Margin?

A winning margin bet asks by how much a team will win, usually offered as bands such as 1-6, 7-12 or 13+ points rather than an exact figure. It sits between a handicap and a correct score market in precision, so prices are longer than a spread but shorter than picking the exact scoreline. Worked example: you back the home side to win by 7-12 points. A 10-point victory wins the bet, while a 6-point or 13-point win loses it — even though the team you chose won the game. Some books split the market by team, others offer an "any team by X" version. Check whether overtime counts, because a game decided in extra time can push the margin out of your band, and confirm how a draw is treated: usually a separate selection or a void market.