

At Bet 19 it is our goal to make your wagering experience as Easy and as Exciting as possible. We are The Only Choice for the beginning, as well as the seasoned bettor. With our extensive Wagering Menu, you are always assured to get all the action you desire.
We are happy to provide this wagering guide for your convenience. Please click the links below that interests you. Within each section, you will find complete information about every type of wager we offer. If you have any further questions or concerns after reviewing this information, please contact us directly.
Please find below a Quick Reference Table for the wagers we offer on major
sports. Bet 19 also offers wagering on many other miscellaneous events that
are not listed here. Please contact us directly for further details.
| NFL | NCAA Foots. |
NBA | NCAA Hoops |
NHL | MLB | Auto | |
| Sides | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Totals | X | X | X | X | X | X | -- |
| Parlays | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Teasers | X | X | X | X | -- | -- | -- |
| Futures | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Props | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Half Times | X | X | X | X | -- | -- | -- |
| Money Lines | X | X | X | X | -- | X | X |
| Run Lines | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | X | -- |
Bet Acceptance
Final adjudication on all events will be determined by the official results as published on the official websites for the governing body of the relevant sport.
Horse Racing
Gambling Types and Info
General Rules
General Rules
Please Note: If there is an event that you would like to wager on that we do not have listed, please contact us and tell us which event you are looking for. We will attempt to make odds for you!
We take Action on all MLB and College World Series events. Our Wagering Menu for Baseball Gambling includes, but is not limited to, the following Wagers:
In the event there is a pitching change prior to the start of the game, all action wagers moneyline odds may be adjusted. If one scheduled pitcher starts against an unscheduled pitcher, "Action" wagers will be computed by the opening price with the new pitcher.
Baseball Dime Line Chart
| -110 |
100 110 120 130 144 |
10ct |
| -160 -174 |
145 159 |
15ct |
| -180 -190 -200 |
160 170 180 |
20ct |
| -210 | 185 | 25ct |
| -220 -230 |
190 200 |
30ct |
| -240 | 205 | 35ct |
| -250 -280 |
210 240 |
40ct |
| -300 | 250 | 50ct |
| -320 | 260 | 60ct |
| -340 | 270 | 70ct |
| -360 | 280 | 80ct |
| -380 | 290 | 90ct |
| -400 -500 |
300 400 |
100ct |
Total Wagers
On a Total Wager (over/under), you are wagering on the total runs of the game
by both teams, extra innings included.
Example
New York Yankees over 8.5 (-125)
Atlanta Braves under 8.5 (+105)
A player could choose one of two over/under wagers on this matchup: Wagering
on the Over 8 1/2 -125. If the total runs of both teams combined are more than
8 1/2, then the player laid $125.00 to win $100.00. Wagering on the Under 8
1/2 +105. If the total runs of both teams combined are less than 8 1/2, then
the player who bet $100.00 wins $105.00.
1st 5-Inning Line
The 1st 5 innings line will be considered official and be graded as soon as both teams have finished batting in the 5th inning. Listed pitchers must start for action.
Either Team Score in 1st
Either Team Score in 1st? Will be graded YES when a team scores in the 1st and NO when both teams have batted in the 1st without scoring. Bets on NO have action after a complete inning.All bets are action and bets and prices stand as written. Bets will be considered official when graded despite what may or may not happen after 1st inning (i.e. a rained out game after one inning.)
Baseball Props
Props involving "firsts" such as will a pitcher 1st pitch be a strike or ball or will a batter reach base his 1st time up will be considered official and be graded as they happen. All other props have same rules as run lines and totals.
Overnight Lines
Bet19 is proud to be one of the few Sportsbooks to offer Overnight Lines.
These are wagering lines on the following day's matchups, which will be posted
within one hour of the start of final game of the day. There is a limit of $300
on these lines, which will be lifted at 10:30 AM EST the following morning.
Bet19 is your only choice for Basketball Gambling. With our endless selection
of wagering options, your desires for Gambling action will always be fulfilled.
We know there is nothing like that rush of excitement you get when your favorite
team wins, and you win Big $$$ at the same time!
We take Action on all NBA, WNBA and NCAA events. Our Wagering Menu for Basketball
Gambling includes, but is not limited to, the following Exciting Wagers:
General Rules
Our Wagering Menu for Boxing includes, but is not limited to, the following
Exciting Wagers:
Moneyline Wagers
Bet19 is proud to offer moneyline wagering on Boxing, both online and over
the telephone. Moneyline Wagering is simply wagering on the contest based on
a given price rather than a pointspread. The fighter wagerd on just has to win
the fight.
Example
A player could choose one of two wagers on the following matchup: Holyfield
-340 Vs. Lewis +260. If Holyfield wins then the player laid $340.00 to win $100.00.
If Lewis wins then the player who bet $100.00 wins $260.00.
Round Propositions
Bet19 is proud to offer round propositions on Boxing, both online and over
the telephone. Round Propositions are most like Over/Under wagers. The fight
simply must go Over or Under the number of rounds wagered on.
Example
The Round Proposition line for the Holyfield Vs. Lewis fight is posted at: Over
9 1/2 rounds -200 Under 9 1/2 rounds +180.
A player could choose one of two Round Proposition Wagers on this fight: Over
9 1/2 -200 - If the fight goes more than 9 1/2 rounds, then the player laid
$200.00 to win $100.00. Under 9 1/2 +180 - If the fight goes less than 9 1/2
rounds, then the player who bet $100.00 wins $180.00.
If the fight goes 1:31 of the 10th round over is the winner
Please Note: If there is a fight that you would like to wager on that we do
not have listed, please contact us and tell us which fight you are looking for.
We will attempt to make odds for you!
General rules
We take Action on all NFL, CFL, AFL and NCAA events. Our Wagering Menu for American Football includes, but is not limited to, the following Exciting Wagers:
We currently offer odds to win and matchups on all PGA Events and major tournaments such as The Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and The British Open. With our great selection, you are sure to get your fill of all the golf action you desire!
General Rules
Please Note: If there is an event that you would like to wager on that we do not have listed, please contact us and tell us which event you are looking for. We will attempt to make odds for you!
We take Action on all NHL events. Our Wagering Menu for Hockey Gambling includes, but is not limited to, the following Exciting Wagers:
Bet19 is proud to offer Moneyline wagering, both online
and over the telephone. Moneyline Wagering is simply wagering on the contest
based on a given price rather than a pointspread. The team wagered on just has
to win the game. Puck Lines may be offered at the houses option.
Example - Moneyline Wager
The posted line on a hockey game is the New Jersey Devils -155 at the Dallas
Stars +135.
A player could choose one of two moneyline wagers on this matchup: Devils -155
- If the Devils win then the player laid $155.00 to win $100.00. Stars +135
- If the Stars win then the player who bet $100.00 wins $135.00.
Example - Puck Line Wager
The posted line on a hockey game is the New Jersey Devils -1 1/2 +130 at the
Dallas Stars +1 1/2 -150.
A player could choose one of two Puck Line Wagers on this matchup: Devils -1
1/2 +130 - If the Devils win by 2 goals or more, then the player who bet $100.00
wins $130.00. Stars +1 1/2 -150 - If the Stars win the game, or lose by only
one goal, then the player laid $150.00 to win $100.00.
Total (over/under) Wagers
Bet19 is proud to offer Total (over/under) Gambling, both online and over
the telephone. On an over/under wager, the total goals of the game by both teams,
extra innings included, must fall over or under the side selected.
Example
The posted total on a hockey game is 4 1/2 Under -125 Over +105.
A player could choose one of two Total (over/under) wagers on this matchup:
Over 4 1/2 +105 - If the total goals of both teams combined are more than 4
1/2, then the player bet $100.00 to win $105.00. Under 4 1/2 -125 - If the total
goals of both teams combined are less than 4 1/2, then the player who laid $125.00
wins $100.00.
Overtime and Shootouts
For wagering purposes overtimes and shootouts count towards the final score. If a team scores in overtime or wins shootout one goal will count towards final score. So sides and totals are affected.
NOTE : 2nd half soccer wagers count for the full 90 min game result.
Example:
2nd half wager on team "A". Team "A" has to win the
game.
2nd half wager on team "B". Team "B" has to win the
game.
2nd half wager on the draw. The game has to end in a draw at the end of
90min of play.
We currently offer odds to win and matchups on most events and all major championships
like the Wimbledon Tournament, The French, Australian, and the U.S. Opens. With
our great selection, you are sure to get the action you desire on many great
matches!
General Rules
Please Note: If there is an event that you would like to wager on that we do not have listed, please contact us and tell us which event you are looking for. We will attempt to make odds for you!
Bet19 is proud to offer Future Book Wagers. A "futures" wager is a bet placed on an event that is scheduled to occur at some future date. For instance, prior to the beginning of the regular season for each major sport, odds will be established for each team to win their individual division, conference and seasonal championship. Another type of "future" wager that has become extremely popular is the over/under wager for the total number of victories for the entire season for a given team.
Other "future" wagering propositions that are offered at Bet19 include major Horse Races, such as the three "Triple Crown" races, which are The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont Stakes. Major golf tournaments such as The Masters, U.S. Open, PGA Championship and The British Open. Tennis Championships like the Wimbledon Tournament, The French, Australian, and U.S. Opens. Auto races like the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. And last, but definitely not least, blockbuster events like the Super Bowl each year, or the Olympics every 4 years. Bet19 offers "future" wagers on many more events as well. If you have a favorite event that you don't find odds on, please contact us directly, and we will make a line for you!
It is possible for a "future" bet to become a winner prior to the end of the regular season. However when the bet is conditional on a certain number of games being played, the wager must wait until those games have been played before the bet is graded.
Golf, Tennis or Auto Racing Top 3 Pullout Rule
If any of the 3 lowest priced players or drivers pullout of any tournament or race before it starts, we reserve the right to adjust any or all prices of remaining players or drivers after the wagers have been accepted.
An If Bet allows you to increase your Gambling power and limit your risk by placing multiple bets on one Gambling ticket; each individual bet after the first bet will only have action if the previous bet in the sequence is successful.
An If Bet is also useful if you want to make more than one bet, but do not have adequate funds in your account to cover the second bet unless the first bet wins. An If Bet will place the second bet immediately upon success of the first bet. If Bet rules are as follows:
Bet19 is proud to offer the most comprehensive Parlay selection
available today. Parlays, also known as Multiples or Combos, are a very exciting
way for the sports Gambling enthusiast to WIN VERY LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY
WITH VERY LIMITED RISK!.
Simply put, a parlay is a bet of 2 or more teams (selections) or propositions
in no particular order. All teams wagered on in a parlay must win. If there
is a tie, it reverts down to the next lowest number for payoff. For 2 team parlays,
a tie and win becomes a straight bet payout.
At Bet19, you may include up to 12 Selections in your parlays, all sports
included. This means that you can make one parlay card with a combination of
all your favorite sports! These wagers can be placed very easily online or by
telephone at Bet19.
Please Note: No parlay bets will be accepted where individual "selections"
are connected. For example, one leg of a parlay is for Sampras to beat Henman
in the 4th round of Wimbledon and the second or additional part of the parlay
is for Sampras to win the overall Wimbledon title. The match forms part of the
overall tournament and is therefore 'connected'. In the same way, you cannot
parlay the over of the first half of a football game with the over of the total
game, because the two are 'connected'
Football and Basketball Parlay Payoffs
| Selections |
Payout Odds |
| 2 |
13 to 5 |
| 3 |
6 to 1 |
| 4 |
11.5 to 1 |
| 5 |
22 to 1 |
| 6 |
40 to 1 |
| 7 |
80 to 1 |
| 8 |
150 to 1 |
| 9 |
300 to 1 |
| 10 |
500 to 1 |
| 11 |
1000 to 1 |
| 12 |
2000 to 1 |
Baseball (moneyline) Parlay Payoffs
Because of the moneyline used in baseball, there are no set payoffs for tying
a number of teams together in parlays. Payoffs are determined by a simple formula
that changes the moneyline into a decimal number and combines it with the other
lines in the parlay. The first step is to change the moneyline into a decimal
value. Use the chart below for this purpose.
Values are equivalent to one dollar.
| -1.05 |
= |
.95 |
-1.85 |
= |
.54 |
|
| -1.10 |
= |
.91 |
-1.90 |
= |
.53 |
|
| -1.15 |
= |
.87 |
-1.95 |
= |
.51 |
|
| -1.20 |
= |
.83 |
-2.00 |
= |
.50 |
|
| -1.25 |
= |
.80 |
-2.10 |
= |
.48 |
|
| -1.30 |
= |
.77 |
-2.20 |
= |
.45 |
|
| -1.35 |
= |
.74 |
-2.30 |
= |
.43 |
|
| -1.40 |
= |
.71 |
-2.40 |
= |
.42 |
|
| -1.45 |
= |
.69 |
-2.50 |
= |
.40 |
|
| -1.50 |
= |
.66 |
-2.60 |
= |
.38 |
|
| -1.55 |
= |
.64 |
-2.70 |
= |
.37 |
|
| -1.60 |
= |
.62 |
-2.80 |
= |
.36 |
|
| -1.65 |
= |
.61 |
-3.00 |
= |
.33 |
|
| -1.70 |
= |
.59 |
-3.25 |
= |
.31 |
|
| -1.75 |
= |
.57 |
-3.50 |
= |
.29 |
|
| -1.80 |
= |
.55 |
-4.00 |
= |
.25 |
| Bet |
Cardinals |
Tigers |
Return |
|||
| (-150) |
(-130) |
|||||
| $50 |
X |
1.67 |
X |
1.77 |
= |
$147.80 |
| Bet |
Cubs |
Reds |
Mets |
Return |
||||
| (+120) |
(-135) |
(Even) |
||||||
| $75 |
X |
2.20 |
X |
1.74 |
X |
2.00 |
= |
$574.20 |
| (1.00 + 1.20) |
(1.00 + .74) |
(1.00 + 1.00) |
The return includes the $75 bet.
Remember to always add $1 to the payoff price to figure all parlays.
Please Note: All Baseball Side Parlays are "action."
Run Line & Total selections within your parlay will be voided should there
be a pitching change. Round Robin Parlays
Bet19 is proud to offer Round Robin parlays. A Round Robin is simply a nickname
for parlay wagering on a group of selections (at least three or more) that are
to be included in a combination of individual parlays. These wagers can be placed
very easily at Bet19, online or by telephone.
For instance, if a player asked for a $100, three-team Round Robin with teams
A, B, and C, he/she is simply requesting a two-team parlay with teams A and
B, another parlay with teams A and C, and another with teams B and C, for a
total of 3 individual parlays, each for $100. The total amount risked would
be $300.
Round Robins get more complex as the number of teams increases. A four-team
Round Robin "by twos" for $100 would mean that the bettor wants four
teams to be included in a combination of two-team parlays. This would be a total
of six individual two-team parlays, for a total risk of $600. If the request
is for a Round Robin "by threes", it would include a total of four
possible combinations, for a risk of $400.
Example
A player requests a $100 four team Round Robin "by twos", with teams
A, B, C and D. The possible combinations would be as follows:
Teams AB $100 to win $260
Teams AC $100 to win $260
Teams AD $100 to win $260
Teams BC $100 to win $260
Teams BD $100 to win $260
Teams CD $100 to win $260
If all four teams win, the player wins $1240, while risking only $600! If one
game loses, there is still a profit, even though three of the parlays would
lose. The three winners get back $780, plus the $100 laid for each parlay, for
a total of $1080. After subtracting $300 for the 3 losers, the player profits
$480!
Just like in our standard parlays, selections from every league and sport can
be included!
Please Note: The maximum parley payoff for any one parlay wager shall be $50,000, whatever
the stake, or theoretical payout displayed elsewhere on the Bet19 system.
Bet19 offers a very large menu for Proposition and Exotic Wagering. Simply
put, Proposition/Exotic Bets may generally be considered as any wager other
than a straight "side" or "over/under" wager. More specifically,
these wagers usually involve specific events and occurrences that happen throughout
any given game. We have listed some examples for you below.
Props/Exotics will be offered on more marquee games on the Gambling menu. These
include, but are not limited to, Sunday and Monday night NFL games, various
NCAA Football games, major Bowl games, and many Playoff and Championship Basketball
games. There are also many other miscellaneous events that Props and Exotics
will be offered for. Examples and Definitions of Common Props/Exotics
Which team will be the first to score?
The team that scores first in the game (touchdown, field goal or other). This
bet will be taken off the board for wagering 15 minutes before the scheduled
kickoff time because the coin has been tossed and the team who will have the
first possession of the ball is known.
Which team will be the last to score?
The team that scores last in the game (touchdown, field goal or other, overtime
included).
Bet19 is proud to offer the largest selection of Straight Wagers available
today. Straight Wagers, also known as Point Spread Wagers, are far and above
the most common type of wager placed by sports Gambling enthusiasts today. These
wagers can be placed very easily online or by telephone.
In an attempt to make everything as clear as possible, we have chosen to dedicate
a separate section to each specific sport. Each section includes specific details
on the various wagers offered, and all necessary rules, regulations and calculations
to make your wagering experience easy and exciting.
Please select from the links above to view the specifics for all sporting bets
that are of interest to you.
Bet19 is proud to offer Teaser Bets. A Teaser, simply put, is a parlay
like bet on 2 or more teams where the line on each team is adjusted in the favor
of the bettor. Teasers are another very exciting way for the sports Gambling
enthusiast to WIN VERY LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY WITH VERY LIMITED RISK!.
Like parlays, all teams wagered on in a teaser must win. The number of teams
selected and the number of points selected determines the payout odds. If a
selection in the teaser is a push, the teaser will drop to the next lower level,
if a lower level is offered for that particular teaser. A push in a two team
teaser without a loss will make the entire bet a push. When placing a wager
a 3 team super teaser a push will result in a loss on the wager.
At Bet19, you may include up to 8 Selections in your teasers. Because Teasers
are strictly pointspread type bets, they are allowed only with football and
basketball wagering.
These wagers can be placed very easily online or by telephone at Bet19.
Football Teaser Payoffs
| Teams |
6 points |
6.5 points |
7 points |
10 points |
13 points |
| 2 |
10/11 |
5/6 |
10/13 |
||
| 3 |
9/5 |
8/5 |
7/5 |
10/13 |
|
| 4 |
3/1 |
5/2 |
2/1 |
10/13 |
|
| 5 |
9/2 |
4/1 |
7/2 |
||
| 6 |
6/1 |
11/2 |
5/1 |
||
| 7 |
9/1 |
8/1 |
7/1 |
||
| 8 |
12/1 |
11/1 |
10/1 |
Monster Football Teasers
Basketball Teaser Payoffs
| Teams |
4 Points |
4.5 points |
5 points |
7 points |
10 points |
| 2 |
10/11 |
5/6 |
10/13 |
||
| 3 |
9/5 |
8/5 |
7/5 |
10/13 |
|
| 4 |
3/1 |
5/2 |
2/1 |
10/13 |
|
| 5 |
9/2 |
4/1 |
7/2 |
||
| 6 |
6/1 |
11/2 |
5/1 |
||
| 7 |
9/1 |
8/1 |
7/1 |
||
| 8 |
12/1 |
11/1 |
10/1 |
Monster Basketball Teasers
10 Cent Line - The money line difference (10 cents) between
what a bettor would lay with the favorite or take back with the underdog;
see Dime Line
20 Cent Line - The money line difference (20 cents) between
what a bettor would lay with the favorite or take back with the underdog
Across The Board - A method of wagering on a horse to win,
place and show
Action - A wager of any kind
Bad Beat - Tough Loss
Beard - Messenger bettor
Buck - $100
Chalk - Favorite
Circled Game - Game where action is limited due to uncertainties
about weather, injuries, etc.
Cover - Win by more than the pointspread
Dead Heat - When two horses finish in a tie
Dime - $1000
Dime Line - Slang used to designate the 10 cent money line. The money line
difference (10 cents) between what a bettor would lay with the favorite or
take back with the underdog; see 10 Cent Line.
Dog - Underdog
Dollar - $100
Double Header - Two separate baseball games played on the same day for the
same two teams
Edge - Advantage
Even Money - A wager on which neither side lays any odds or vigorish
Exotic Bet - Action other than a straight bet or parlay
Exposure - The amount of money one actually stands to lose on a game or race
Favorite - The contestant in any given contest that is considered the most
talented, or has the best chance to win the contest
Final Four - Final four teams in the NCAA basketball tournament
Firing - Gambling a lot. A player who is "firing" is wagering large
sums
"Foots" - Slang word used sometimes for football
Futures - Wagers made, or lines/odds posted on an event or outcome taking
place some time in the future, e.g. Gambling during the season on the SuperBowl
winner.
Get Down - Make a bet
Grand Slam - The four major tennis tournaments: Wimbledon, Australian Open,
French Open, U.S. Open. Also the four major golf tournaments: The Masters,
U.S. Open, British Open, PGA Championship (Professional Golf Association).
Also in baseball, a homerun with the bases loaded, scoring four runs.
Grand Salami - A slang word for the over/under total for the combined score
of all the hockey contests on the schedule for that day
Halftime Line - A line on only the first half, or only the second half scoring
of a football or basketball game
Handicapper - One who studies sports and predicts outcomes
Hedge - Bet the opposite of your original wager in order to reduce the amount
of exposure you have on a game
Hook - Half point in pointspreads
"Hoops" - Slang word used to indicate the game of basketball
Home Field Advantage - Edge the home team is expected to have as a result
of familiarity with the playing area, favorable demographics and effect of
travel on the visiting team
Hoops - Basketball
Hot Tip - Information the bookmaker is not yet privy to
IBF - International Boxing Federation
Juice - Bookmaker's commission, most often refers to the 11 to 10 football
bettors lay on straight wagers. Also known as vigorish.
Lay The Points - A wager on a favorite in a pointspread contest Lay The Price
- A wager on a favorite in a moneyline contest
Limit - Maximum bet accepted by the house before the price will be changed
Line - The moneyline, odds, or pointspread of any given contest
Listed Pitcher (LP) - The pitcher or pitchers listed by Las Vegas oddsmakers
as probable starting pitchers for a scheduled baseball game
Lock - Easy Winner
Longshot - Large underdog
Middle - To win both sides of a game. For example, if you bet the underdog
+3 1/2 and the favorite -2 1/2 and the favorite wins by 3, you've middled
the book. The book has been middled.
MLB - Major League Baseball
Moneyline - The amount you must bet to win 100 or the amount you win if you
bet 100
MVP - Most Valuable Player. Leagues give MVP Awards to the best regular-season
and to the outstanding player in championship games or series
NBA - National Basketball Association
NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
Neutral Site - Arena, court or field where neither side has a home field advantage
NFL - National Football League
NHL - National Hockey League
Nickel - $500
NIT - National Invitational Tournament
Off The Board - Game where no bets are being accepted
Over/Under - A bet on whether the combined total of the points/goals scored
by the two teams will exceed or be less than a specified number
Overlay - When the odds on a proposition are in favor of the bettor rather
than the house
Overtime - The continuance of a contest that is tied at the end of regulation
time until a winner is determined or the maximum number of overtime periods
have expired
Parlay - A bet with two or more teams where all the teams must win for the
bettor to be successful
Past Post - To make a bet after an event has started
Penny Line - A money line that is adjusted in increments of a penny, or one
cent at a time
Pick or Pick'em - A game where neither team is favored
Player - Bettor, gambler
Pointspread - The handicap, or head start, which the favorite gives to the
underdog for Gambling purposes
Press - To bet a larger amount than usual
Price - The moneyline odds on the favorite of a given match
"Pucks" - A slang word used to indicate the game of hockey
Puppy - Underdog
Push - A tie between the bettor and the bookmaker that is the result of the
score of an event falling exactly on the pointspread number, or the total
points number
Rain Out - A contest that has been canceled because of bad weather
Round Robin - A series of parlays. A three-team round robin consists of one
three-team parlay and three two-team parlays
Rundown - Line update
Runner - Messenger bettor; see beard
Ryder Cup - A golf tournament between American and European golfers that is
staged every two years
Scalper - One who attempts to profit from the differences in odds from book
to book by Gambling both sides of the same game at different prices
Score - To win a lot of money
Scratch - Withdraw; cancel
Sharp - Wise guy
Side - To win one side and tie the other. For example, if you lay -2 1/2 and
take 3 on the same game and the favorite wins by 3 you have sided the book.
The book has been sided.
Side Bet/Side Wager - A wager on a particular team, or side, to win a contest
Soft Line - A wagering line that is not current with the true posted line.
A line that has been adjusted or moved as a result of action and does not
reflect the true line as posted.
Spread - An abbreviated form of pointspread
Stanley Cup - NHL Championship
Steam - When a Gambling line starts to move quite rapidly. Most "steam
games" do not necessarily reflect the "right side", but are
games that the mass of bettors somehow decide to key on
Straight Bet - A single wager on a selected side or over/under
Sudden Death - An overtime period in which the first contestant to score is
declared the winner of the contest
Superbowl - NFL Championship game
Take A Price - A wager on the underdog in a moneyline contest
Take The Points - A wager on the underdog in a pointspread contest
Teaser - A bet on 2 or more teams where the line on each team is adjusted
in the favor of the bettor. Like a Parlay, all selections must be correct
for the teaser to win
The Big Dance - The 64 team, post season college basketball championship tournament
Toss Up - Game where the line is close to pick-em
Total - The line on a given contest, representing the combined number of points/goals
scored by the two teams; see over/under
Tout Service - A business that sells opinions on sporting events
Underdog - The contestant in any given contest that is considered the least
talented, or has the least chance to win the contest
Underlay - When the odds on a proposition are in favor of the house
Value - An overlay
Vigorish - Bookmaker's commission, most often refers to the 11 to 10 football
bettors lay on straight wagers. Also known as juice.
WBA - World Boxing Association
WBC - World Boxing Council
Wise Guy - Established and successful sports bettor
WNBA - Womens National Basketball Association
World Series - MLB championship; The final seven games of the baseball playoffs
between the two league champions to determine the world champion