The primary goal of handicapping is to make informed bets that have a higher chance of winning and minimize the risk of losing money.

Prop betting, which involves wagering on specific events or outcomes within a game, is not a common type of handicapping.

The margin of victory is the difference between the points scored by two teams in a game.

The point spread is used to level the playing field between two teams, giving the underdog a head start in the betting line.

The favorite is the team that is expected to win, according to the oddsmakers.

The underdog is the team that is expected to lose, according to the oddsmakers.

In moneyline betting, a negative sign (-) indicates that the team is the favorite.

In moneyline betting, a positive sign (+) indicates that the team is the underdog.

Over/under betting is a type of bet where you wager on the total number of points scored in a game.

Prop betting is a type of bet where you wager on a specific event or outcome within a game, such as the first player to score a touchdown or the number of strikeouts by a pitcher.

Analyzing statistics is important for handicapping because it allows you to identify trends and patterns, predict future outcomes, and make more informed bets.

Player salaries are not a common statistic used in handicapping.

Line movement is the process of adjusting the point spread or moneyline odds based on factors such as injuries, weather, or team morale.

A sharp is a bettor who consistently makes profitable bets.

A square is a bettor who makes bets based on emotion or superstition rather than analysis.