How to Bet on Sports

What Is a Team Total in Sports Betting?

A team total in sports betting is just what it sounds like — a wager on how many total points that team will score in a game. Like a full

Steve Petrella
Dec 31, 2021 UTC

The Same Game Parlay Guide: 14 Tips, Warnings, Strategies & Ideas

Many 21st-century sportsbooks never let you parlay two bets from the same game, like a point spread and the over, because those bets could be correlated. If one happens, the

Steven Petrella
Aug 9, 2024 UTC

What Is EPA?

Expected Points in football estimate how many points a team is expected to score on a possession on average given the situation. It factors in yard line, down and distance,

Avery Zimmerman
Dec 12, 2021 UTC

What Is a Moneyline Bet in Sports Betting? Definition, Examples

A moneyline bet is a wager on a team to win a game. But the odds are adjusted based on each team or player’s ability, so the amount

Steven Petrella
Aug 12, 2024 UTC

How to Bet on Baseball: 10 Easy, Profitable Tips for 2023

After a long winter, baseball is back. And so is MLB betting. Be sure to follow our MLB odds for what’s in store for your favorite teams during

Action Network Staff
Sep 6, 2023 UTC

Understanding Dead Heat Rules in Golf Betting

The term dead heat — when two participants finish exactly even — got its name from racing. But it comes up far more often in golf betting, as it once

Steven Petrella
Apr 9, 2023 UTC

What Happens to a Parlay When a Leg Pushes?

There are a few rules of thumb when trying to figure out what happens to your parlay if one or more legs end in a push. For normal parlays across

Avery Zimmerman
Nov 29, 2023 UTC

Stuckey's Guide To Betting NFL Teasers

What is an NFL teaser? For any bettors who might not be familiar, teasers are essentially parlays for which you pay to move a spread by six or more points.

Stuckey
Apr 12, 2022 UTC

What Is a Teaser in Sports Betting?

A teaser in sports betting is really just a parlay with alternate point spreads or totals, moved in your favor. The most common teaser is a two-team, six-point football teaser

Steven Petrella
Sep 14, 2022 UTC

Over/Under Definition, Examples

An over/under in sports betting is a bet on the total number of points in a game. It’s often called “the total.” You’re

Steven Petrella
Aug 12, 2024 UTC

What Is Points Betting?

What Is Points Betting at PointsBet? Points betting is a high-risk, high-reward sports betting option that’s available only at PointsBet (hence the name). PointsBet’s own slogan

Steve Petrella
Jan 27, 2022 UTC

How Sports Betting Odds Work

All U.S. sportsbooks default to what we call “American odds” — which are centered around winning or risking $100. Any odds with a minus sign (like -110)

Steven Petrella
Aug 12, 2024 UTC

What Is Juice in Sports Betting? Definition, Examples

Juice in sports betting is the cut a sportsbook keeps for taking your bet. It’s also known as the “vig.” If you bet $10 on a

Steven Petrella
Aug 9, 2024 UTC

Golf Finishing Position Betting Explained: How Top 5/10/20 Bets Work

Table of Contents Finishing Position Betting Definition Dead Heat Explanation Finishing Position Betting Examples and Statistics  Get Your First Deposit Matched Up to $100! Sign up and deposit up to

Avery Zimmerman
Sep 20, 2021 UTC

Can Adjusted Turnover Margin Help You With Betting?

Table of Contents Adjusted Turnover Margin Definition Adjusted Turnover Margin Examples and Statistics Can Adjusted Turnover Margin Help Me With Betting? Get Your First Deposit Matched Up to $100! Sign

Avery Zimmerman
Sep 17, 2021 UTC
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