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“No Action” means the sportsbook will not grade the bet, that it will neither win nor lose, and that the sportsbook will refund the player’s original bet amount or stake. The sportsbook treats this situation just like a push. It …
Alternate betting lines allow you to bet on different point spread or total lines in exchange for increased or decreased odds. Unlike the main betting line, or balanced line, that typically has -110 odds for each side, alternate lines will …
Has your point spread, total, or 2-way moneyline bet ever resulted in a “Push”? When your wager pushes, the sportsbook will return your original bet amount, or stake, to your account balance. Though a push is better than a loss, …
This tutorial explains parlay card betting. Learn what a parlay card is, how to bet a parlay card, and how parlay card rules affect your payout. The ½ Point Parlay Card is the most popular parlay card. Some sportsbooks also …
We’ll quickly explain what a PK point spread line is. PK stands for “Pick ’em”. It means the point spread line is 0. When this happens, the point spread basically becomes a moneyline bet. The odds indicate each side’s risk …
A point spread attempts to equalize two mismatched competitors. Favorite teams give points to the underdog. The underdog takes points from the favorite.
Learn how to place a teaser bet, how teaser bets win or lose, and when to bet a teaser. Teasers are most commonly placed on NFL football. Take care, not all NFL teasers are created equal. NBA teasers are only …
A 3 game parlay bet payout is typically 6/1, though it may vary slightly from sportsbook to sportsbook, and will also depend on whether you force a true odds calculation. Recall that parlays combine multiple bets into one big bet. …
A 5 game parlay bet payout will vary from sportsbook to sportsbook, and will also depend on whether you force a true odds calculation. Recall that parlays combine multiple bets into one big bet. Individual bets are also called selections. …
Here’s a quick explanation of what a +7 and -7 point spread means. This explanation builds on our point spread betting tutorial, offering a more detailed explanation and helpful video. You’ll see this point spread most often in NFL and …
Here’s a quick explanation of what a +2.5 and -2.5 point means. This explanation builds on our point spread betting tutorial, offering a more detailed explanation and helpful video. You’ll see a +2.5 and -2.5 point spread most often in …
We’ll quickly explain what +1000 and -1000 betting odds mean. +1000 odds are most commonly found with futures bets, indicating the side is an unlikely underdog to win a particular event. You might also see +1000 odds on a moneyline …
We’ll quickly explain what +125 and -125 betting odds mean. You’ll commonly see these values appear in moneyline odds, and with point spread, over-under totals, prop bets, and futures bets. +Odds Meaning +125 betting odds means you risk $100 to …