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# How buying points works?

Buying points allows you to adjust the point spread in your favor, either by increasing or decreasing the spread for your bet. In a casino, you can buy points down to make your bet easier.

However, in most sports betting apps, you can typically only buy points on straight bets (not parlays).

If you’re unable to buy points, we recommend following the picks as they are, without adjusting the points. If you're uncertain about a team, you can always leave them off the parlay to reduce your risk.

For more details, check out this video: [How Buying Points Works](https://www.parlayp.com/total).