Teaser
A type of parlay where you get extra points on spreads or totals in exchange for lower odds.
A teaser is a special type of parlay that allows you to adjust point spreads or totals in your favor by a fixed number of points (typically 6, 6.5, or 7 in football). In exchange for the more favorable lines, the payout is reduced compared to a standard parlay.
Teasers are most popular in NFL betting. A classic strategy called the "Wong Teaser" involves teasing 6 points through key numbers (3 and 7) in football, which has historically been shown to have positive expected value with the right selections.
The key to profitable teaser betting is understanding which numbers are most valuable to tease through. In football, crossing 3 and 7 (the most common margins of victory) adds the most value.
Example
A 6-point teaser on Chiefs -8 and the Over 48: Adjusted to Chiefs -2 and Over 42. Both legs must still win, but you have 6 extra points of cushion on each.
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