Sports betting is a popular way to bet on games. In addition to straight bets on teams, you can also make parlays, combining two or more games into a single bet. Parlays are commonly based on point spreads, or the margin of points by which the favored team needs to win to “cover the spread.” Most point spreads are offered at odds of eleven to ten, meaning that a $10 bet for a $10 payout would win you $20.
Moneyline bet
In sports betting, the Moneyline bet is a type of bet where you can bet on the outcome of a match without the help of a point spread. Instead, you will have to pick a team or side to win. This bet is ideal for games in which there is not a large point spread. You will also need to bet on a draw if you want to win moneyline bets in soccer or European football or boxing/MMA matches.
Futures bet
Futures bets are a great way to bet on long-term events. These bets are typically placed days, weeks or even months before a game starts. This allows you to make more money than expected. For example, you can place a bet on Tiger Woods to win the 2019 Masters. You should know that even though Tiger is the favorite to win the game, there are some long shots who could win.
Teaser bet
A teaser bet in sports betting is a type of bet in which you bet on a team to win a game with a lower total than the actual outcome of the game. Most teaser bets are placed on basketball and football games. A standard football teaser moves the spread by six points, while a basketball teaser moves the spread by 4.5 points. You’ll end up winning more money if the team you bet on wins by seven points.
Over/Under bet
Over/Under bets are a popular type of sports betting. In football, you can place an Over/Under bet if you think the total score will be higher than the actual score. Over/Under bets are also popular in basketball, because the points in a game are higher in basketball. For example, you can place an Over/Under bet on the Seahawks to score more than the Rams by halftime.
Parlay bet
A parlay bet is a type of sports betting that involves placing more than one bet. A parlay can consist of any number of different wagers, such as point spreads, money lines, totals, futures, and prop bets. These bets have higher payouts than a single team bet, but they also come with greater risk. These bets are common among sports books, but they are not typically available on peer-to-peer betting exchanges. However, a few exchanges, like SportX AMM, offer parlay betting for their users.
In-play bet
In-play sports betting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Compared to pre-match betting, this form of gambling allows bettors to place bets during a game, instead of waiting until the end of the game. It has also increased the frequency of events for which bets can be placed. It has also changed the mechanics of gambling, and has been linked with an increase in problem gambling.