Sports betting terms can be confusing, and the more you bet, the more terms you’ll want to know. BleacherBET has you covered with this list of terms to improve your betting IQ now that online sports gambling is legal almost everywhere across the United States.
Baseball has been a part of American history since the late 1800s. America’s pastime has grown over time, with 30 teams across Major League Baseball and each team having up to 40 players under contract. With new rules and changes to tradition the sport continues to grow.
The difference between betting at a brick-and-mortar sportsbook and betting on your mobile device or computer is minimal
A teaser is, at its essence, a parlay: You’re combining two or more wagers into one bet, and all the legs must win for your bet to pay off
A single bet involving two or more wagers, with the payoff getting higher depending on how many wagers
The most basic wager, in which you pick the winner of a game. The final score does not come into play — only who wins and who loses. If the team you pick wins, you win your bet.