The Atlanta Falcons are favored over the Pittsburgh Steelers for their upcoming game.
In sports betting, the favored team is the one that oddsmakers expect to win. This expectation is often reflected in a "point spread," which is a handicap applied to level the playing field between two teams for betting purposes.
For the anticipated matchup, the Atlanta Falcons are designated as the favorite. This implies they are predicted to win the game by a specific margin.
Here's how the betting lines indicate the favored team and the spread:
| Team | Status | Spread |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | Favored | -4 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Underdog |
A spread of -4 for the Falcons means that they are expected to win the game by more than four points. For a wager on the Falcons to "cover the spread," they must secure a victory by at least 5 points. Conversely, if you were to bet on the Pittsburgh Steelers as the underdog, they would need to either win the game outright or lose by fewer than 4 points for that bet to be successful against the spread.
