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Action
A sports betting wager, a bet.
ATS
�Against the spread�. The act of taking points rather than laying points. Also,
used in trend betting: �Dallas is 5 and 0 against the spread versus teams who
scored 21 points or more in their previous game�.
Bad Beat
A difficult loss. �That�s a bad beat. You had it won until the final seconds.�
Bankroll
The amount of money a bettor has set aside for betting purposes.
Beard
An individual that places bets on behalf of the sports bettor so as to conceal
the identity of the sports bettor.
Bet
A bet on the outcome of an event.
Bookmaker/Bookie
A person or organization that accepts wagered money (action) on the outcome of
an event.
Buck
A term that refers to a $100 bet.
Buying Points
The act of a bettor �buying� points on top of the set spread in order to push a
bet more into his or her favor.
Chalk
The favorite in either a sporting event or horse race.
Chalk player
A sports bettor or horse race handicapper who continually bets on favorites.
Circled Game
A game where the betting action has been reduced. Circled games are not
allowed to be a part of teaser or parlay bets.
Cover
A point spread victory. �Not only did Chicago win, but they covered the spread
last night.�
Dime
A $1000 bet.
Dog
The underdog in an event. The team most likely to lose the event.
Dollar
Refers to $100.
Double Action
Also referred to as an �if bet�. A bet is placed. A second bet is
automatically placed �if� the first bet wins, ties, or cancels.
Double bet
Doubling the amount usually wagered. �I like Boston so much tonight that I�m
putting $200 on them to cover instead of my usual $100.�
Edge
Can refer to an advantage for either side in a betting event or to an actual
bettor.
Even Money
Refers to odds being 1 to 1. Can also refer to the lack of juice or vig being
charged on a particular bet. �The sportsbook isn�t charging any juice on New
Orleans to win. I�m getting them at even money.�
Exotic
 Any wager in sports betting that isn�t a straight bet, or wager for or against
the point spread, or parlay. In horse racing, an exotic bet is any bet that�s not
a win, place or show wager.
Exposure
The money that a sportsbook stands to lose on an event.
Favorite
In both sports betting and horse racing, the favorite is the expected winner.
Point spreads and odds reflect the extent to which the choice is favored.
Fifty Cents
Refers to $50.
First half bet
Betting only on the outcome of the first half of a sporting event.
Future bet
A bet placed on the outcome of a major event that�s to occur in the future. �I
made a future bet on I�ll Have Another to win the Kentucky Derby last fall.�
Gamble/Gambling
To bet, or betting, on the outcome of an event.
Half a dollar
Refers to $50.
Halftime Bet
Making a bet at halftime on the outcome of the second half of a sporting event.
Handicapper
An individual that studies stats and rates teams or horses before making bets.
Handicapping
Studying stats and rating teams or horses in order to try and correctly predict
the outcome of a sporting event or horse race.
Handle
The total amount of money taken by the sportsbook on an event. In horse racing,
handle refers to the total amount of money accepted for bets on all races at that
particular track on that day. �The handle at Santa Anita Park today was over a
million.�
Hedging
The act of placing a bet on the opposite side of the main bet in order to cut
potential losses.
Hook
A half point added to a football or basketball betting line.
Hot game
A game that�s drawing a lot of money to a single side.
Juice/Vig
The commission paid to the sportsbook, or bookmaker, in order for them to
accept the bet. The juice is often times 10% of the amount wagered.
Laying the points
Betting on the favorite by giving the points. �I�m laying the points on the
Eagles. They should easily cover that -4 point spread.�
Limit
The maximum amount that a sportsbook will allow you to bet on a single event.
Line
The betting line, point spread, or current odds on an event.
Linesmaker/Odds Maker
Also referred to as odds maker, a linesmaker establishes and then changes the
point spread or current odds.
Listed Pitcher
A baseball bet which will only processes if the �listed pitchers� start the
game.
Longshot
Another term for underdog, or dog, in sports betting. In horse racing,
longshots are determined by the odds on the horse. �This horse is going off at 6 to
1 instead of the 3 to 1 morning line. He just became a longshot.�
Money Line
 Odds expressed in terms of dollars instead of a point spread. Moneyline odds
are expressed in terms of $100. For instance, if Indianapolis is +140 and Denver
is -150, the moneyline is stating that for every $100 wagered on Indianapolis the
profit will be $40. For every $150 wagered on Denver, the profit will be $50.
Morning line
In horse racing, the odds set by the particular track�s linesmaker for each
horse in every race.
Nickel
Refers to $500.
No Action
A sporting event or horse race where there are no wagering winners or loser .
Odds
A numerical number placed on the likelihood of a particular event occurring.
For instance, if the odds are 5 to 1 on a horse to win a race, the chances of that
horse winning the race are 1 out of 5. If the race were run 5 times, the odds
imply that the horse would win it once.
Off the Board
A game on which the sportsbook won�t accept any bets.
Opening line
The odds set by the linesmaker at the start of wagering. Also referred to as
the earliest line.
Over
A sports bet that refers to the total score of a game going �over� a set
amount. �I bet over the total of 202 in the Detroit versus Cleveland game last
night.�
Parlay
A bet that involves at least two teams covering a point spread, or winning, for
the bet to be successful. Parlay bets pay more than single bets.
Pick'em/Pick
Refers to a sporting event where neither team is favored.
Point Spread/Spread
The predicted scoring differential between two teams in a sporting event. �The
Cowboys are favored by 5.5 points in this game. I think that they cover and win by
6.�
Price
Refers to the odds or point spread.
Prop/Proposition bet
A unique bet or a bet on a unique event. An example of a prop bet is betting
on the color silks worn by the jockey riding the horse that wins the Kentucky
Derby. Another example of a prop bet is betting on who will win Best Picture at
the Oscars.
Puppy
Refers to the underdog in an event.
Push/Tie
When the outcome of an event produces no winner and no loser. The sportsbook
keeps the juice or vig when the outcome is a push.
Racebook
The part of a sportsbook, or casino, or bookmaking operation that accepts bets
on horse races.
Round Robins
A way to bet multiple 2-team parlays at one time.
Run Line
A baseball bet that uses a spread instead of the moneyline.
Scores
Winning bets.
Sides
The two teams in a sporting event. The favorite and the underdog.
Sportsbook
An organization, company, that accepts bets on sporting events. Also, the part
of a casino that accepts bets on sporting events.
Straight et
Refers to a bet on a single team or horse.
Straight up
The act of a team winning the game �straight up�, regardless of point spread.
�I know that Buffalo is the dog in this game, but I don�t need the points. I think
that they win it straight up.�
Take the Points
Betting on the underdog by accepting the points.
Teaser
A special bet in sports betting where the point spread is adjusted. Teasers
involve at least two sporting events. The payoff on teaser bets is much lower than
that on a parlay bet.
Ticket
A sports betting wager.
Total
The combined score of both teams at the end of the game.
Tout
Someone who sells their opinion, as an expert, on sports betting events.
Trends
Trends are statistics that are grown out of a specific set of circumstances.
Example: Washington is 18 and 2 against the spread in their last 20 games played
indoors.
Under
A sports bet that refers to the total score of a game going �under� a set
amount. �I bet under the total of 202 in the Detroit versus Cleveland game last
night.�
Underdog
The opposite of the favorite. The supposed loser in an event. �Romney�s cutting
into Obama�s lead, but he�s still the underdog in the election.�
Value
Receiving odds on a sporting event or horse race that are higher than what they
should be. �Zenyatta�s offering great value in this race at 3 to 1. Her odds should
be no higher than 8 to 5.�
Wager
A bet, risking money on the outcome of an event.
Wise guy
Refers to a well-informed bettor. A sports bettor who, due to supposedly
inside information, is in the best position to make a profitable bet.

Sports betting terms - online sportsbook dictionary

Action - The term action in sports betting is when you have a bet that cannot
be canceled or changed. Basically, saying you have action on a game is the same as
saying you have a bet on the game.
Arbitrage - This is when you bet on two opposing teams/players to guarantee a
win. This may not make much sense to do but sometimes you get a bet locked in at
certain odds and later on the odds for the other team player change making it +EV
to bet on the opposing team.
Bankroll - How much money you have set aside for your sports betting.
Bet - A wager that gives you the opportunity to win money or lose money based
on the outcome.
Bookmaker - A bookmaker is the company that accepts bets/wagers from the
public. Online bookmarkers like TheSportsbook are large companies. If the bookmaker
is an individual they are called a bookie.
Buck - A bet that equals $100.
Chalk -The team or players that is favored to win.
Cover - When you say that you covered a bet you have beat the point spread.
Dime Bet - A bet that equals $1,000
 Dog Player - I am a dog player. This means that I typically bet on the
underdog.
Edge - When one team has some advantage over the other.
Exotic Bet - A non-standard wager. Exotic bets are wagers like futures, money
lines and ones that look at the half-time score instead of the final score.
Favorite - The favorite means the team that is expected to win.
Futures - When you bet on a game, match or outcome well ahead of time. Futures
bets are usually made before the start of the season. They have some of the highest
odds in the sports betting industry.
Handicapper - An expert in the field of sports betting. They usually help
sportsbook's determine the odds and are professional bettors themselves.
Juice - This is where sportsbook's make their money. The juice is a small fee
charged by the company to the bettor in return for taking his/her wager.
Lines - Lines can either be odds or point spreads.
Money Line - This is a term that is very important in sports betting and many
novices have trouble with it. The money line is a formula that tells the bettor who
much he/she has to bet in order to win a certain amount. Here is an example:
Detroit Lions +220 versus Dallas Cowboys -$270. If you bet on the Lions you will
win $220 for every $100 wagered. If you bet on the Cowboys you will win $100 for
every $270 wagered.
Nickel - A wager worth $500.
Parley - A wager that involves two or more teams. To win a parley you have to
pick every match correctly. The payouts for parley bets are some of the most
lucrative available online.
Price - The price can either mean the point spread of the odds on a certain
game or match.
Prop Bet - Prop bets are very exciting. A prop bet is when you wager on
something that is very odd when compared to betting on sports. A few examples would
include betting on who will be the next president, betting on who will be the first
person injured in game, betting on who play a certain role in an movie that is
still in the cast selection phase. Prop bets offer the highest odds in the world of
sports betting. I've seen money lines that exceeded $500,000. Here is a current
example of a prop bet: Who will win FHM's sexiest woman of 2014? The lowest money
line of +$110 is for Cheryl Cole. The highest money line is +$30,000 for Lady Gaga.
This means if you bet $100 on Lady Gaga and she wins you will win $30,000. This
money line is from the best place to wager for people from the U.S,
TheSportsbook.com.
Spread - A short form way to say or write point spread.
Straight Bet - A simple bet on the outcome of a game or event.
Teaser Bet - Teaser bets are my third favorite type of wager after prop bets
and parleys. In a teaser you will be able to change the lines on a group of games
any way you want. You can only make a specified number of changes so you have to
use them wisely. To win you will need every pick to be correct.
Underdog - The team or player that is least likely to win.
Wager - Any form of bet.
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Money Line � this is a term used in all American sports which means �To Win�.
If you are backing a team on the money line then they must win for your bet to be
correct E.g. Chicago Blackhawks Money Line = Chicago Blackhawks to Win.
Puck Line � the run line works the same as handicaps in football betting E.g.
LA Kings -1.5 @ Boston Bruins+1.5. So with this 1.5 run line, the Boston Bruins
must win the game outright or lose by 1.5 runs or less (two or less in reality) to
cover the spread and for your bet to win. If the LA Kings win, they must do so by
1.5 runs or more (two or more in reality) for your bet to win. If the spread is set
at a whole number E.g. LA Kings -1 @ Boston Bruins+1 and your team wins/loses by
that exact number of runs then your bet is considered a push and your stake will be
refunded.
Alternative Puck Line � the same as above but we alter the standard run line
to a different number of runs. Not many bookies offer this market but bet365 do.
These are essential for backing our daily banker doubles where we use the line a
lot.
Game Totals � the total number of goals scored in the game by both sides. This
bet works just like Football. E.g. LA Kings @ Boston Bruins � Over/Under 5.5 goals
means we need 6 goals or more to win the Overs and 5 goals or less to win the
Unders. As with the puck line, if the game total is a whole number E.g. 5 and the
total goals scored are 5, then your bet becomes a push and your stake is refunded.
Alternative Game Totals � the same as the previous but just a different number
of goals. Offered by bet365 up to 10 runs either side of the Over/Under, found
under the �main props� tab then alternative totals.
Parlay � a parlay is a term the American�s use for accumulators.