In 2-Way bets Push rules apply, unless otherwise stated. Bets on straight bets are returned, and in parlays the selection is treated as a non-runner. For example - in Handicap or Totals betting where the index (value) of the bet is a whole number, bets are void and will be refunded where the score lands on that number. The rules for pushes are generally the same at each site. If a leg in a teaser pushes while any other leg is a loss, the teaser bet is graded a loss. A push and all wins reduce the same as they would in a parlay. We are simply here to provide information about sports betting for entertainment purposes.
Teaser Betting Rules
by Trevor Whenham - 12/31/2009
Teasers aren't the first tool that most serious bettors look at to make a profit. In the right situations, though, they can be both profitable and a lot of fun. One reason why bettors don't always embrace them is the confusion over teaser betting rules. The rules are at least a little bit different at each different sportsbook, and those seemingly small differences can make a big impact on the bottom line if you aren't aware of them. Here's a look at the important teaser betting rules that you need to be aware of.
Before we get to the nitty-gritty, we really should look at a definition of teasers. A teaser, like a parlay, is a bet on multiple games - two or more - and you must be correct in all of the games in order to cash your ticket and make a profit. They are most common in football and basketball - the sports most often bet against the spread. What makes teasers special, though, is that you get to adjust the point spread. A typical football teaser, for example, is six points. That means that you get to take six points off the spread of a favorite, and add six points to the spread of an underdog. For example, a -10 favorite would become -4 in a six-point teaser, while a +10 underdog would be +16. Now for those teaser betting rules:
Number of points - The first thing you need to be aware of is the number of points added to each game. The standard is typically six in football and 4.5 in basketball, but those can vary widely. As any sports bettor knows, even just a half point in a spread can make a big difference. You can find football teasers as low as five points and as high as 20, and basketball anywhere between four and 16. You need to know the number of points you have, and make sure that the adjusted spreads are favorable for you.
Payout - The payout in a teaser is fixed - it doesn't change based on the teams involved. Each sportsbook sets their own payouts, though, and they can vary widely. When you are making a teaser bet you need to shop around to find the best price for the number of teams you are betting. Some books generally have better teaser payouts than others, but they won't necessarily have better payouts for all of the possible teams involved. Over the long run a difference in payout can obviously make a big difference to the bottom line, so looking for the best payout is crucial.
Ties - This is the single biggest rule that you need to be aware of - how the book handles ties. There are four different ways that a book can handle it if one of your games ends exactly on the number. Some books treat a tie as a win. Others reduce the number of teams in the teaser by one - if you bet a four-team teaser and have a tie and three wins then it will pay off like a three-game teaser. Others will treat a teaser with a tie as no action - they'll return your bet - as long as you win your other bets. Finally, some books will treat a tie as a loss. Each of those is a very different situation, and can affect your return significantly. You need to be aware of what the book offers, and make sure that it fits your needs. There isn't necessarily one situation that is better than another, but you need to make sure that the potential return adequately reflects the risk you are taking.
Maximums - There are two potential issues you may need to consider here. First, the maximum amount you can bet on a teaser may to too low for you. Many books minimize their risk in teasers by making the maximum bet much lower than it is for a straight bet. Some books also put a maximum on the amount they will pay out for a teaser. That could mean that a large bet on a teaser with several teams involved which should pay out for more than the maximum will return less than the stated odds. Over the long term that's a real problem.
Different online books have different strengths when it comes to teasers. Here's a couple of sportsbooks that do well on many fronts, though:
5Dimes - 5Dimes offers a wide range of teaser options, with football teasers available from everything from five points to 20, and basketball from 4.5 to 16. They also offer two different options for ties - they can either be counted as winners, or the number of teams in the teaser can be reduced by one. The reduce option pays a little better than the win option. 5Dimes also offers prices that are competitive with most books in most situations, and better in many.
Bookmaker - Though Bookmaker offers fewer options than 5Dimes, and is less generous with ties (they treat them as no action if the rest of the bets are a win), their prices are attractive when you are involving more teams.
Most Recent Sports Betting 101
The following is applicable to all Football games, including NFL, NCAA College Football, CFL and Arena Football.
Abandoned or postponed games are void unless rearranged and played in the same NFL weekly schedule (Thursday-Wednesday local stadium time), except for those bets that have already been determined at the time of abandonment or postponement.
If a game venue is changed, bets already placed will stand, providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed game are reversed, then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.
In 2-Way markets Push rules apply, unless otherwise stated. Bet amounts on straight bets are returned, and in parlays the selection is treated as a non-runner. For example - in Handicap or Totals betting where the index (value) of the market is a whole number, bets are void and will be refunded where the score lands on that number.
All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league's governing body:
We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a game at any time without notice. For settlement purposes, the team listed first in the event name is always considered the Home Team. Example: Team A vs Team B - Team A is the Home Team.
Overview of Specific Markets
Live/In-Game Betting
For Live Betting purposes these rules apply unless stated otherwise.
- Where a Handicap Draw selection (3-Way Handicap market) is offered during live betting, only bets placed on the draw will be finalized as winners when the result lands on the whole number selected.
Prices quoted are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played unless otherwise stated. As the markets are in-running, we reserve the right to close the market at any time.
- When scores are displayed in running, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the score and game time; however, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.
Proposition bets
For season-long proposition bets on the NFL (including custom bets), teams must complete at least the 16-game regular season for bets to stand.
In the event of an abandoned game all bet amounts are returned, unless a result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.
For player prop markets the player(s) in question must compete in at least one down to have action.
All proposition bets are straight bets only. Overtime counts, unless otherwise stated.
Team/Player Passing Yards – Settlement is based on gross passing yards.
Team/Player Rushing Yards – Settlement is based on the total rushing yards gained (includes negative yardage).
Quarterback props are based on gross passing yards gained.
To convert a 4th down attempt - The ‘Yes' option is determined by achieving a new set of downs, either by run, pass (this includes if a TD is scored as a result) or automatic 1st down penalty. Field goals (irrespective of being made or not) do not count as a converted down.
Quarter and half markets
For bets based on the specific quarters or halves, the entire period of play must be played unless the result is already determined. NFL fourth quarter betting includes overtime.
Handicap Betting
Overtime counts for game handicap betting. Overtime does not count for quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting. For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets are refunded.
Game betting
Overtime counts, except for Double Chance betting, In the event of a tie following overtime all bets are refunded.
Total points
Overtime counts for all total game/team total and prop points markets. Overtime does not count for total points on quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting.
For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of total points being exactly the nominated line, all bets are refunded unless a price for the exact amount is quoted.
First team/last team to score
In the event of an abandoned game, bets stand on scores that have taken place already. Overtime counts for these markets.
First/Last/Anytime Touchdown scorer
Forecast the name of the first/last/anytime Touchdown scorer in the game, or whether no touchdown will be scored. Only when a player is listed on NFL.com as 'inactive' for that game are the selections voided. ‘The field' refers to any player not specifically listed. If no Touchdowns are scored, bet amounts will be lost unless ‘no Touchdown scorer' is selected.
Will Either Team Score 3 Unanswered Times?
Forecast whether either team will score 3 consecutive unanswered times during the game. A Score excludes any PATs (point after touchdown or 2 point conversions).
Ncaa Sports Betting Rules
If a game venue is changed, bets already placed will stand, providing the home team is still designated as such. If the home and away team for a listed game are reversed, then bets placed based on the original listing will be void.
In 2-Way markets Push rules apply, unless otherwise stated. Bet amounts on straight bets are returned, and in parlays the selection is treated as a non-runner. For example - in Handicap or Totals betting where the index (value) of the market is a whole number, bets are void and will be refunded where the score lands on that number.
All settlements are based on results and statistics provided by the relevant league's governing body:
We reserve the right to suspend any or all betting on a game at any time without notice. For settlement purposes, the team listed first in the event name is always considered the Home Team. Example: Team A vs Team B - Team A is the Home Team.
Overview of Specific Markets
Live/In-Game Betting
For Live Betting purposes these rules apply unless stated otherwise.
- Where a Handicap Draw selection (3-Way Handicap market) is offered during live betting, only bets placed on the draw will be finalized as winners when the result lands on the whole number selected.
Prices quoted are for the whole game inclusive of any overtime played unless otherwise stated. As the markets are in-running, we reserve the right to close the market at any time.
- When scores are displayed in running, every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the score and game time; however, no liability is accepted for incorrect information displayed.
Proposition bets
For season-long proposition bets on the NFL (including custom bets), teams must complete at least the 16-game regular season for bets to stand.
In the event of an abandoned game all bet amounts are returned, unless a result is already determined through the course of play that has taken place.
For player prop markets the player(s) in question must compete in at least one down to have action.
All proposition bets are straight bets only. Overtime counts, unless otherwise stated.
Team/Player Passing Yards – Settlement is based on gross passing yards.
Team/Player Rushing Yards – Settlement is based on the total rushing yards gained (includes negative yardage).
Quarterback props are based on gross passing yards gained.
To convert a 4th down attempt - The ‘Yes' option is determined by achieving a new set of downs, either by run, pass (this includes if a TD is scored as a result) or automatic 1st down penalty. Field goals (irrespective of being made or not) do not count as a converted down.
Quarter and half markets
For bets based on the specific quarters or halves, the entire period of play must be played unless the result is already determined. NFL fourth quarter betting includes overtime.
Handicap Betting
Overtime counts for game handicap betting. Overtime does not count for quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting. For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of a tie, bets are refunded.
Game betting
Overtime counts, except for Double Chance betting, In the event of a tie following overtime all bets are refunded.
Total points
Overtime counts for all total game/team total and prop points markets. Overtime does not count for total points on quarter and half-specific markets, except NFL fourth quarter betting.
For quarter and half betting, the entire period must be played for bets to stand. In the event of total points being exactly the nominated line, all bets are refunded unless a price for the exact amount is quoted.
First team/last team to score
In the event of an abandoned game, bets stand on scores that have taken place already. Overtime counts for these markets.
First/Last/Anytime Touchdown scorer
Forecast the name of the first/last/anytime Touchdown scorer in the game, or whether no touchdown will be scored. Only when a player is listed on NFL.com as 'inactive' for that game are the selections voided. ‘The field' refers to any player not specifically listed. If no Touchdowns are scored, bet amounts will be lost unless ‘no Touchdown scorer' is selected.
Will Either Team Score 3 Unanswered Times?
Forecast whether either team will score 3 consecutive unanswered times during the game. A Score excludes any PATs (point after touchdown or 2 point conversions).
Ncaa Sports Betting Rules
Total Game Touchdowns/Field Goals
Predict the total number of Touchdowns/successful field goals in the game. Overtime counts.
Will there be Overtime?
Predict whether or not there will be overtime. If a game is abandoned prior to the end of normal playing time (regulation) bets are void, unless it is the final of the competition in which case all bets stand for the rescheduled game.
Will there be a safety?
Predict whether or not there will be a safety in the game. Overtime counts. A safety will be awarded by the game officials and is the only means whereby a team not in possession can score points. It can occur in a variety of ways but the most common is when an opponent in possession of the ball is tackled in his own end zone.
Sports Betting Push
Super Bowl MVP
Predict which player will be voted the Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl. For Super Bowl MVP propositions, if there are co-MVPs, any bet related would be paid at full odds.
Sports Betting Push Rules 2019
Longest/Shortest Touchdown Markets
Shortest Touchdown Scored, Fumble recovered in end zone, under is a winner. If there are no Touchdowns then bets are void.
Longest/Shortest Field Goal Markets
If there are no successful Field Goals, then bets are void.
Winning Margin
Predict the team to win the game and the margin.
Futures
All Futures markets include playoffs where applicable.
Super Bowl winner, Conference Outright and Divisional Futures bets stand regardless of the length of the season.
NFL Conference Winner
The team that progresses to the Super Bowl will be deemed the winner of the conference. NFL Divisional winner markets are determined by games won during the Regular Season (where appropriate NFL tie-break rules will apply).
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