What is the point spread in football?

In football, the point spread is the number of points the favored team must win by for a spread bet on them to pay. If the Cowboys are -7, they must win by 8+ points. If the final margin is exactly 7, it is a "push" and bets are refunded. Lines at half-points (e.g., -6.5) eliminate pushes. Both sides of an NFL spread are typically priced at -110.