The activity of predicting a sports result and placing a wager on the outcome is called what?

• A. Parimutuel
• B. Spread Betting
• C. Sports Betting
• D. Point Spread Wagering

Answer: (C)

Predicting a sports result and placing a wager on the outcome is called sports betting. It’s the broad umbrella term for bets placed on games across all sports, including who wins, the final score, or other event outcomes. Other terms describe specific formats: parimutuel uses a pool-based payout common in horse racing; spread betting and point spread wagering focus on margins of victory rather than simply selecting the winner. The scenario described fits the general activity of sports betting.