Sports Betting Terms O-S
Over
In sports gambling the "over" is a sports bet in which the bettor guesses that the combined point total of two teams will be above a specified total.
Parlay
In sports wagering, a bet with two or more teams in which all teams must win or cover for the bettor to win and receive higher payouts.
Pick ’em
When neither team is favored. Also called a "pick" in sports betting terms.
Point Spread
In sports betting this is the predicted scoring differential between two opponents as quoted by a sports book.
Press
In sports betting this means to wager a larger amount than usual.
Price
Sports betting term for the odds or point spread.
Prop (Proposition) Bet
In sports gambling this is a special wager offered by the sports book on unique and various topics. These wagers can be on sporting events, politics, and even trial outcomes. The wagers use the money line format of pay off odds and might included who scores the first touchdown in the super bowl, who will win the next presidential election, or whether or not O. J. will be found guilty.
Puckline
A puckline for sports wagering is giving odds of a goal spread instead of using a Canadian Line in hockey, where both a goal spread and money line are played.
Puppy
The underdog.
Push
When the contest ends with no winner or loser for wagering purposes.
Round Robin
In sports betting this a series of three or more teams in 2-team parlays.
Run Down
In sports gambling this is all the lines for an specific date, sport, time, etc.
Run Line
In baseball a spread used instead of the money line.
Runner
One who places bets for another when it comes to sports betting.
Scouts
Person(s) who waits for what he thinks is an unusually strong wager. AKA. Sports Player.
Sharp
When it comes to sports betting a sharp is a sophisticated or professional gambler.
Sides
In sports betting, the names of the two teams playing: the underdog and the favorite.
Single Action
An "if bet" in sports gambling that is processed only if the precedent bet wins.