Types of Wagers for NFL and NCAA

June 22nd, 2009 canutocr No comments

Here you can find your types of wagers… Just choose the correct one and you could be a winner….

Straight Bet Point Spread

This is also referred to as the line or the spread. Basically, a point spread is used to even out the odds between two sides in a sporting event. In a point spread the favored team is always handicapped by subtracting points or goals (marked by a minus sign), whereas the underdog is given points or goals (marked by a plus sign).

To determine whether or not your wager has won, you must find the point or goal difference between the actual scores of the two teams. If your bet covers the spread you win. A push is not available in point spreads with half points.

Half Time Wager

NFL halftime betting lines and NFL halftime betting action but also with many other options. Halftime wagering happens after the first half of the game is concluded. The lines offered for halftime betting are based only on the action that will occur on the half coming up. This means that the action that happens after halftime is the only one that will count for these wagers.

Parlay Bets

Parlay bets are a single bet that includes two or more teams with larger payouts than a straight bet. All teams must cover the pointspread in order to win your parlay bet.In the event of a tie the number of teams in the parlay and its payout will lower. If one team ties in a four team parlay, it will drop to a three team parlay. If one team ties in a two team parlay, it will revert to a straight bet. Postponed or cancelled games are considered a tie for all wagering purposes.

Number of Teams
in Parlay		 Parlay Payout
2 Teams
2.6/1
3 Teams
6/1
4 Teams
12/1
5 Teams
24/1
6 Teams
47/1
7 Teams
91/1
8 Teams
175/1
9 Teams
335/1
10 Teams
642/1

Teaser Bets

Teaser bets allow you to choose between 2, 3 or 4 teams. Each selection in a teaser bet receives extra points. Teaser bets allow for a tie which will now push the special teaser bet reverting it down to a lower payout. Teasers are not allowed when betting on 1st half or halftime lines.

If Bets

If win only bets allow you to select two picks (sides or totals). These are considered two straight bets based on a condition. Your first bet has to win in order to have action on the second bet. An if win only bet gives you the option to count on your potential winnings to use on the second bet.
If Win, Tie or Cancel
This is very similar to an If Win Only Bet. The difference is that you have action on the second bet if your first bet wins ties or is canceled. In this type of if be you don’t have the option to use your potential winnings from the first bet on the second straight bet, because of the tie or cancel possibility. However, you can risk more on your second bet than on your first bet provided you have the balance to cover the wager.
Buying Points
Buying points gives you the option of moving the pointspread in your favor in the sports of football or basketball. This applies to both sides and totals. For example, if you are taking a favorite you can take off a half point, full point, 1.5 points or 2 points. If you are taking the underdog you can buy points to add a half point, full point, 1.5 points or 2 points. The same thing applies to the over or under in totals wagering in football or basketball.
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