Betting terms: A-D | E-H | I-N | O-S | T-Z
10 cent line |
In money line contests, a ten cent difference in the money lines between the favorite and the underdog. |
20 cent line |
In money line contests, a twenty cent difference in the money lines between the favorite and the underdog. |
Action |
Any wager; The total amount bet, either from the bettor's point of view or that of the house. In baseball, placing a bet no matter who pitches. |
Added Game |
A game not part of Las Vegas regular rotation posted as an accommodation to customers. This is always a straight bet. |
AFC |
American Football Conference |
ATS |
"Against the spread," taking points rather than betting with the spread and laying points. |
Bet |
Any wager. |
Book |
An establishment that accepts wagers on the outcome of horse racing and sporting events. |
Buck |
A $100 wager. |
Buy |
A player pays an additional price to receive half a point or more in his favor on a point spread game. |
Canadian Line |
A combination point spread and moneyline in hockey. |
Chalk |
A favorite. |
A game where the maximum bet is restricted, usually due to injuries. |
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Cover |
When a favorite wins by more than the required number of points. |
Dime |
$1000.00 |
Dime Line |
A line where the juice is 10%. |
Dog |
The team perceived to be most likely to lose. See underdog. |
Dog Player |
One who mostly plays the underdog. |
Dollar |
$100 |
Double action |
An "if bet" that is processed if the precedent bet wins, ties or cancels. |
Double header |
Two separate games played by the same teams on the same day. |