Definition
A bet that lands exactly on the number (e.g. a favorite wins by exactly the spread, or the total lands on the line). A push is graded as no-action: the stake is returned and it counts as neither a win nor a loss.
Related terms
- Spread — A handicap on the favorite (−6.5) and underdog (+6.5). The favorite must win by more than the number to cover.
- Total (Over/Under) — A bet on whether both teams’ combined score lands over or under a posted number. Landing exactly on it is a push.