In gambling terms, a “teaser” is a type of bet, commonly found in sports betting, where the bettor adjusts the point spread or total in their favor in exchange for a lower payout. Teasers are typically used in sports like football and basketball.
Here’s how it works:
1. **Point Spread Adjustment**: In a teaser bet, the bettor can adjust the point spread of multiple games in their favor. For example, if the original spread is 7 points, a 6-point teaser would make the spread 1 point in the bettor’s favor.
2. **Multiple Selections**: Teasers usually involve multiple selections, often two or more. The bettor must win all the selections to win the teaser bet.
3. **Lower Payout**: Because the bettor is adjusting the spread in their favor, the payout for a winning teaser bet is lower than a straight bet.
For example, if you place a 6-point teaser on two NFL games, you might adjust the spreads to 1 point in your favor for each game. If both teams win by more than 1 point, you win the teaser bet. However, if either team fails to cover the adjusted spread, you lose the entire bet.
Teasers are popular because they offer a way to hedge bets and increase the likelihood of winning, but at the cost of a lower payout.
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