POINT SPREAD
Meaning:
The anticipated leveling of sides in which one side is more likely to win than the other.
For example:
Team A's Spread displays: +6.5 at -102
Team B's Spread displays: -6.5 at -120
If Team A won, for every 102 units wagered, you'd win 100 units, or fraction thereof. If Team B won, for every 120 units wagered, you'd win 100 units, or fraction thereof.
Live displays have the ability to fluctuate within a second in real-time.
Team A Point Spread: +6.5
Team A's positive (+) sign signifies it is anticipated to be the "underdog".
You would add 6.5 points to Team A's outright score to win.
If the outright score was Team B 16 points and Team A 10 points, after including the spread, Team A would now have 16.5 points and Team B would have 16 points.
Therefore, Team A +6.5 spread would win.
Team B Point Spread: -6.5
Team B's minus (-) sign signifies it is anticipated to be the "favorite".
You would need to subtract 6.5 points from Team B's outright score to win.
If the outright score was Team B 20 points and Team A 13 points, after including the spread, Team B would now have 13.5 points and Team A would have 13 points.
Therefore, Team B -6.5 spread would win.
MONEYLINE
Meaning:
Who will win the event outright.
For example:
Team A's Moneyline displays: +280
Team B's Moneyline displays: -350
Live displays have the ability to fluctuate within a second in real-time.
Team A Moneyline: +280
Team A's positive (+) sign signifies it is anticipated to be the "underdog".
You would risk 100 units to win 280 units for a total of 380 units returned, or fraction thereof.
Likewise, you would risk 10 units to win 28 units for a total of 38 units returned, or fraction thereof.
Team B Moneyline: -350
Team B's minus (-) sign signifies it is anticipated to be the "favorite".
You would need to risk 350 units to win 100 units for a total of 450 units returned, or fraction thereof.
Likewise, you would need to risk 35 units to win 10 units for a total of 45 units returned, or fraction thereof.
TOTAL OR "OVER/UNDER"
Meaning:
The anticipated total of how many points will be scored in the game overall, both teams combined.
For example:
The game total' "Over" displays: 46.5 at -115
The game total "Under" displays: 46.5 at -105
If the Over won, if you risked 115 units, you would win 100 units, or fraction thereof.
If the Under won, if you risked 105 units, you would win 100 units, or fraction thereof.
Live displays have the ability to fluctuate within a second in real-time.
Game Total: Over 46.5
At the end of the game, in the event Team A scored 20 points and Team B Scored 27 points, the total would be 47 points.
Therefore, the Over 46.5 would win.
Game Total: Under 46.5
At the end of the game, in the event Team A scored 20 points and Team B Scored 23 points, the total would be 43 points.
Therefore, the Under 46.5 would win.
PARLAY
Meaning:
The combination of selections, or legs, that involve pairing selections together into one selection. Legs can be made of different games.
Pro:
Parlays have the potential to turn a small unit risked into a large unit win.
The more legs, the larger the potential win.
Con:
All legs in a parlay must win for the parlay to be deemed a win.
The more legs, the less likely all legs will win.
2 Leg Parlay
Example:
Leg 1: Team A -2.5 Spread at -115
Leg 2: Team B Moneyline at -108
Parlay Odds: +260
If BOTH Legs 1 and 2 win, the parlay wins at +260 odds.
Therefore, if you risked 100 units, you would win 260 units, for a total return of 360 units, or fraction thereof.
If you risked 10 units, you would win 26 units, for a total return of 36 units.
5 Leg Parlay
Example:
Leg 1: Team A -2.5 Spread at -115
Leg 2: Team B Moneyline at -108
Leg 3: Team C -6.5 Spread at -110
Leg 4: Team D -1.5 Spread at -110
Leg 5: Team E +1.5 Spread -114
Parlay Odds: +2363
If ALL Legs 1-5 win, the parlay wins at +2363 odds.
Therefore, if you risked 10 units, you would win approximately 236.3 units, for a total return of 246.3 units.
If you risked 1 unit, you would win approximately 23.63 units, for a total return of 24.63 units.
SAME GAME PARLAY (SGP)
Meaning:
A parlay comprised of multiple selections within the same event.
Pro:
SGPs have the potential to turn a small unit risked into a large unit win.
The more legs, the larger the potential win.
Con:
All legs in a SGP must win for the SGP to be deemed a win.
The more legs, the less likely all legs will win.
2 Leg SGP
Example:
Leg 1: Player A Run
Leg 2: Player B Run
SGP Odds: +323
If BOTH Legs 1 and 2 win, the SGP wins at +323 odds.
Therefore, if you risked 100 units, you would win 323 units, for a total return of 423 units.
If you risked 10 units, you would win 32.3 units, for a total return of 42.3 units.
5 Leg SGP
Example:
Leg 1: Player A Run
Leg 2: Player B Run
Leg 3: Player C Home Run
Leg 4: Player D Hit
Leg 5: Player E Hit
SGP Odds: +2978
Therefore, if you risked 10 units, you would win approximately 297.8 units.
If you risked 1 unit, you would win approximately 29.78 units.
Common term: props
Props
Props - NFL and MLB
Props - NFL and MLB
Meaning:
Props refer to a proposition regarding a player statistic, team statistic, or outcome in a sporting event overall.
There are many different props and some sites offer a lot of prop options, whereas other sites may have limited prop options.
Props - NFL and MLB
Props - NFL and MLB
Props - NFL and MLB
There are many props, the examples below are just a few common props:
NFL:
Team A Player 1+ Touchdown +350
Team A Player O49.5 Rec Yards +150
Team B Player 3+ Extra Points +120
MLB:
Team A Player 1+ Home Run +200
Team A Team Total O3.5 +150
Team B Pitcher 6+ Strikeouts +220
Typically, props are able to be parlayed or SGP'd.
Props - NBA and NHL
Props - NFL and MLB
Props - NBA and NHL
There are many props, the examples below are just a few common props:
NBA:
Team A Player O29.5 Points +130
Team A Player O9.5 Rebounds +125
Team B Player 2+ Three's +110
NHL:
Team A Player 1+ Goal +250
Team A Team Total O2.5 +110
Team B Player 2+ Points +180
Typically, props are able to be parlayed or SGP'd.
COMMON TERM: teaser
Teaser
2 Leg, +3.5 Point, Teaser
2 Leg, +3.5 Point, Teaser
Meaning:
A teaser is like a parlay in that you are combining multiple selections. The difference is that teasers enable the lines to be moved in your favor.
Pro:
Higher chance of win with less risk compared to a parlay.
Con:
Odds are not as high compared to a parlay.
The more legs, the less likely all legs will win.
2 Leg, +3.5 Point, Teaser
2 Leg, +3.5 Point, Teaser
2 Leg, +3.5 Point, Teaser
Example:
Displayed Odds:
Team A Spread +3
Team C Spread -1
Teaser: +3.5
Leg 1: Team A Spread +6.5
Leg 2: Team C Spread +2.5
Teaser Odds: +125
If BOTH Legs 1 and 2 win, the teaser wins at +125 odds.
Therefore, if you risked 100 units, you would win 125 units, for a total return of 225 units.
If you risked 10 units, you would win 12.5 units, for a total return of 22.5 units.
5 Leg, +5.5 Point, Teaser
2 Leg, +3.5 Point, Teaser
5 Leg, +5.5 Point, Teaser
Example:
Displayed Odds:
Team A Spread +3
Team C Spread -1
Team E Spread +4
Team G Spread -7
Team I Spread -8
Teaser: +5.5
Leg 1: Team A Spread +8.5
Leg 2: Team C Spread +4.5
Leg 3: Team E Spread +9.5
Leg 4: Team G Spread -1.5
Leg 5: Team I Spread -2.5
Teaser Odds: +400
Therefore, if you risked 100 units, you would win 400 units, for a total return of
Example:
Displayed Odds:
Team A Spread +3
Team C Spread -1
Team E Spread +4
Team G Spread -7
Team I Spread -8
Teaser: +5.5
Leg 1: Team A Spread +8.5
Leg 2: Team C Spread +4.5
Leg 3: Team E Spread +9.5
Leg 4: Team G Spread -1.5
Leg 5: Team I Spread -2.5
Teaser Odds: +400
Therefore, if you risked 100 units, you would win 400 units, for a total return of 500 units.
If you risked 10 units, you would win 40 units, for a total return of 50 units.
COMMON TERM: round robin
Round Robin
4 Leg RR by 2s
4 Leg RR by 2s
Meaning:
A round robin is like a parlay, but yet, a combination of various parlays. With a round robin, you are able to combine a number of selections into a number of individual parlays.
Pro:
Convenient way to group parlays without having to do them individually.
Con:
Less payout for the same amount of money risked compared to a parlay.
4 Leg RR by 2s
4 Leg RR by 2s
4 Leg RR by 2s
Example:
Leg 1: Team A Spread +3 at -110
Leg 2: Team C Spread -1 at -110
Leg 3: Team E Spread +4 at -110
Leg 4: Team G Spread -7 at -110
RR by 2's would be of 6 separate combinations, and would require 6 separate wagers:
Wager 1: Leg 1 & Leg 2
Wager 2: Leg 1 & Leg 3
Wager 3: Leg 1 & Leg 4
Wager 4: Leg 2 & Leg 3
Wager 5: Leg 2 & Leg 4
Wager 6: Leg 3
Example:
Leg 1: Team A Spread +3 at -110
Leg 2: Team C Spread -1 at -110
Leg 3: Team E Spread +4 at -110
Leg 4: Team G Spread -7 at -110
RR by 2's would be of 6 separate combinations, and would require 6 separate wagers:
Wager 1: Leg 1 & Leg 2
Wager 2: Leg 1 & Leg 3
Wager 3: Leg 1 & Leg 4
Wager 4: Leg 2 & Leg 3
Wager 5: Leg 2 & Leg 4
Wager 6: Leg 3 & Leg 4
RR 2s x 6 = +264
If you were to risk 10 units for each wager on a RR by 2s at 6 wagers and won all 6 wagers, you would be risking 60 units, to win approximately 158 units, for a total return of 218 units.
Comparingly, if you parlayed the same risk of 60 units instead of RR 2s, the parlay odds would be +1228, which would be a win of approximately 736 units, for a total return of 796 units.
4 Leg RR by 3s
4 Leg RR by 2s
4 Leg RR by 3s
Example:
Leg 1: Team A Spread +3 at -110
Leg 2: Team C Spread -1 at -110
Leg 3: Team E Spread +4 at -110
Leg 4: Team G Spread -7 at -110
RR by 3's would be of 4 separate combinations, and would require 4 separate wagers:
Wager 1: Leg 1 & Leg 2 & Leg 3
Wager 2: Leg 1 & Leg 2 & Leg 4
Wager 3: Leg 1 & Leg 3 & Leg 4
Wager 4: Leg 2 & Leg 3 & Leg 4
RR 3s
Example:
Leg 1: Team A Spread +3 at -110
Leg 2: Team C Spread -1 at -110
Leg 3: Team E Spread +4 at -110
Leg 4: Team G Spread -7 at -110
RR by 3's would be of 4 separate combinations, and would require 4 separate wagers:
Wager 1: Leg 1 & Leg 2 & Leg 3
Wager 2: Leg 1 & Leg 2 & Leg 4
Wager 3: Leg 1 & Leg 3 & Leg 4
Wager 4: Leg 2 & Leg 3 & Leg 4
RR 3s x 4 = +595
If you were to risk 10 units for each wager on a RR by 3s at 4 wagers and won all 4 wagers, you would be risking 40 units, to win approximately 238 units, for a total return of 278 units.
Comparingly, if you parlayed the same risk of 40 units instead of RR 3s, the parlay odds would be +1228, which would be a win of approximately 491 units, for a total return of 531 units.
COMMON TERM: LADDER
Ladder
3 Day Straight System
3 Day Straight System
Meaning:
A ladder is a system where the unit value increases with each win, and after a loss, the unit value returns to the initial value.
Pro:
Allows the potential of larger profits using already-earned profits or "house money" and quicker recuperation of losses.
Con:
Increasing unit values is riskier compared to having a consistent unit value.
3 Day Straight System
3 Day Straight System
3 Day Straight System
Example:
Day 1: Unit value is $10 per unit. You win Day 1, you gained 2.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $35.
Day 2: Unit value is $10 per unit.
You win Day 2, you gained 1.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $50.
Day 3: Unit value is $10 per unit.
You win Day 3, you gained 3.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $85.
For this exa
Example:
Day 1: Unit value is $10 per unit. You win Day 1, you gained 2.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $35.
Day 2: Unit value is $10 per unit.
You win Day 2, you gained 1.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $50.
Day 3: Unit value is $10 per unit.
You win Day 3, you gained 3.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $85.
For this example, in 3 days, if you selected a straight system, your bankroll would be $85.
3 Day Ladder System
3 Day Straight System
3 Day Ladder System
Example:
Day 1: Unit value is $10 per unit. You win Day 1, you gained 2.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $35.
Day 2: Unit value is now (up to) $35.
You win Day 2, you gained 1.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $87.50.
Day 3: Unit value is now (up to) $87.50.
You win Day 3, you gained 3.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $393
Example:
Day 1: Unit value is $10 per unit. You win Day 1, you gained 2.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $35.
Day 2: Unit value is now (up to) $35.
You win Day 2, you gained 1.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $87.50.
Day 3: Unit value is now (up to) $87.50.
You win Day 3, you gained 3.5 units, and now your total bankroll is $393.75.
For this example, in 3 days, if you selected a ladder system, your bankroll would be $393.75.
If at any point during the ladder system there is a loss, the client would restart their chosen system the next day with their original unit value.