Sports Betting Explained | Sportsbook Guide

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I IBF International Boxing Federation. Icing Ice Hockey A type of infraction that occurs when a player shoots the puck across both the center red line and the opposing team’s goal line, and the puck remains untouched. However, it is not icing if the puck is shot from behind the halfway line into the goal, or when the shot must … click title for full article.

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Off the Board Horse Racing A game or event that is sportsbooks will not allow you to bet on. Often times a game is taken off the board if there is uncertainty surrounding a player’s injury status or the weather. (OTB) Off-Track Betting conducted away from the track…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

2 and 3 Ball Golf betting that involves predicting a player from a group of 2 or 3 to shoot the lowest score. 5 Fold When preceded by a number, a fold indicates the number of selections in a multiple bet. A 7-fold would be a multiple with 7 selections, all of which must win for the wager to be successful.

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

A Action A wager of any kind. Accountant Term used by some betting fans for bookmaker (bookie). Across the Board Method of wagering on a horse to win, place and show. Accumulator Name for any accumulative bet more than three selections. Added Game Game that is not part of the regular rotation. Often times this will be a rescheduled game … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

B Back Door Cover When a team comes back to cover the spread when it seemed unlikely. Te term is also used when a team usually out of the game scores meaningless points to cover the spread. Backed Team A team on which lots of bets have been placed. Bad Beat A tough (And almost unbearable) loss. A situation when … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

C Canadian Line A combination point spread and money line in hockey. Civil War American college football rivalry game played annually in Oregon, between the Ducks of the University of Oregon in Eugene and the Beavers of Oregon State University in Corvallis. Chalk The favored team. Chalkeater A player who only bets on favorites. Check hook Boxing & MMA A … click title for full article.

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

Daily Double Horse Racing A betting type similar to a parlay bet. It involves two consecutive races, usually the first two races on a card and the last two races on a card. You must pick the winner of the first race and the winner of the next race. Dead Heat A dead heat refers to an outcome where two competitors are tied for the same position….

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

strong>Each Way A two part bet, one part on the selection to win, the second part on the selection to place. The place part will be settled at the each way terms of the event, e.g. 1/4 of the odds. Eagle Golf Eagle means scoring two under par (-2)…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

Face-Off Ice Hockey A face-off is the method used to begin play in ice hockey and some other sports. The two teams line up in opposition to each other, and the opposing skaters attempt to gain control of the puck after it is dropped between their sticks by an official. Face-offs are generally handled by centres…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

Goal Goal refers to a method of scoring in many sports, including handball, hockey, soccer, Lacrosse). It can also refer to the physical structure or area of the playing surface where scoring occurs. In several sports, a goal is the sole method of scoring, and thus the final score is expressed in the total number of goals scored by each team…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

Halftime Bet Place a bet at halftime of a game against a new point spread posted by the bookmakers. Handle Total amount of bets taken. Handicap Analyze an event for gambling purposes…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

Jab Boxing & MMA A quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand from the guard position. Jolly Another term for the favorite in a race. Juice This is the commission that sportsbooks or bookies charge for placing a wager…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

Kentucky Derby Horse Racing Horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. It also known as the first leg of the annual Triple Crown. Key Numbers This represents the most common margins of defeat…

Written by Eric Williams on July 31, 2018

L Lame When a horse is having difficulty walking or is limping. Laying Wagering on a favorite and thereby laying (giving) points or odds to the opposing side. Limit The most money a sportsbook will take on a single event. Maximum bet accepted by the house before the price will be changed. Lines Another term for the odds. Line of … click title for full article.