1,2,3,
2 and 3 Ball
Golf betting that involves predicting a player from a group of 2 or 3 to shoot the lowest score.
5-Fold
When preceded by a number, a fold indicates the number of selections in a multiple bet. A 7-fold would be a multiple with 7 selections, all of which must win for the wager to be successful.
5 on 5
Also called Full strength | In ice hockey, refers to when both teams have five skaters and one goaltender on the ice. The official term used by the National Hockey League (NHL) is at even strength – abbreviated EV on official scoresheets and goaltenders’ individual stats. All games start with both teams at full strength. Teams that take a penalty, go on the power play, or pull the goalie are no longer at full strength.
10 Cent Line
This refers to the difference (10 cents) in a money line wager between the favorite and the underdog; see Dime Line.
20 Cent Line
A betting line with a 20-cent straddle, standard in football and basketball. (With a 20-cent line, if the favorite is minus 120, the underdog is even money.) 50-50- A betting market with no favorite, an even match-up meaning odds are the same on all selections similar to “flip of a coin”, “pick’em” and “toss up”.
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Since 2008, D.S. Williamson has written about sports and sports handicapping. His philosophy is value-based, meaning stats and other handicapping factors are only worth something in comparison to wagering odds. He believes money management and making value-based wagers is the single more important factor that distinguishes successful sports bettors from non-successful sports bettors.
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