Push

A push occurs when the outcome of a bet matches the point spread or total exactly. When a bet pushes, your original wager is returned — you neither win nor lose.

For example, if you bet Chiefs -3 and they win by exactly 3 points, that's a push. This is why half-point spreads (e.g., -3.5) exist — to eliminate pushes.

In parlays, a push on one leg typically reduces the parlay by that leg. A 4-team parlay with one push becomes a 3-team parlay. Some books handle this differently, so always check the house rules.