Jan 7, 2009
The game can end before regulation for a wager to be valid. NFL and College Football games are considered official wagers when 55 minutes have elapsed.
After 43 minutes of play for professional basketball games.
After 35 minutes of play, in college basketball games.
The first half of football and basketball games must be fully completed. (Opening Half) to be valid bets
As well as a wager on the game there can be a wager on the second half. 2H and even the final quarter (Quarter 4) Results from overtime wagers factor in to your bet.
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Jan 6, 2009
Take the Ball St +3 over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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Jan 6, 2009
Any odds that are printed are subject to change; they are printed simply to inform the public. However, with the exception of obvious line errors, the odds that are quoted at the time bets are accepted shall be deemed valid and will be used to determine winners, losers, and ties.
Sportsbooks will posses a record of scores and statistics from sporting events to protect players and the sportsbook in case of any type of error.
Printing mistakes and other information malfunctions are not the responsibility of the sportsbooks.
Any sportsbook has the right to let the public know about clear errors or mistakes that they’ve made. (e.g. inaccurate odds postings), and to make the appropriate adjustments.
Any and all single bets will be graded “Void” and all money to cover said bets will be returned to players’ accounts,in the case of an obvious error on a posted line. Any parlay including such a line will be reduced as necessary. The line replacing the obvious error will be deemed the true line or odds for betting purposes,and sportsbooks will adjust the line appropriately to remedy the situation. This rule must be understood and accepted by players who notice the error.
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Jan 5, 2009
If there is a red box it means that it is “circled” and the amount you can bet is reduced. A line can be circled when factors besides the game play are considered e.g., injuries or weather conditions The outcome of the game could affect. Circled lines can’t be added to a parlay,as many bookmakers don’t have enough information on the game and can’t accurately balance the action as it comes in. For most sportsbook businesses their model involves trades to balance and protect the bottom line. For many sportsbooks it is important to have their lines un-circled. The red box is usually removed just prior to the start of the game.
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Jan 4, 2009
Take the Texas Longhorns –8 over the Ohio St Buckeyes
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Jan 3, 2009
Generally, the point spread is the factor (it’s the runline in baseball) the person who sets the line gives an advantage or handicap to the apparently weaker opponent. The favorite must win by more than the point spread,rather than just winning outright. (beat the spread) to cover bets on the favorite.
How about if the Arizona Cardinals are playing against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL game. Indications are the Cardinals being the underdog while the Colts will be the favorites. A linesmaker may decide to give the Cardinals a four-point advantage. The line would be Colts -4/ Cardinals +4, and it you bet on the Colts, you would only win if they prevail by five points or more. (Even if you deduct four points from thier score, their score is higher.). Betting on the Cardinals means that you’ll win so long as they don’t lose by anymore than 3 points. (for example, add four points to their score if it is higher than yours). In the event that the point adjustment produces a tie. (i.e. the Colts win by no more and no less than four points)the bet will be considered a “push” and your bet will be refunded Determined by the moneyline odds attached to the point spread is how much you stand to win. If odds are not shown, then the line is said to be standard. (for example: minus one ten).
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Jan 2, 2009
International Bowl Pick
Buffalo versus UCONN (-6.5)
Today’s College Football free selection is taking Buffalo +6.5 against UCONN.
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Jan 2, 2009
A prop or proposition bet is a kind of wager based on an outcome that does not relate directly to the event’s final result. Proposition bets can be on sporting events, politics, and various other topics (e.g., Who will win?, Who will make the most goals?). Odds (both money line and fraction format) are listed for all potential outcomes.
A Field entry is common in a proposition bet. This is a catch all category that is used by any competitor that is not listed in the prop of competitors for that event. An example is on a prop for a PGA event, it might list odds for the best of thirty players. For example, Tiger Woods may be listed at 1 to 1 and Phil Mickelson listed at 5 to 1.. All players without individual odds posted on PGA events are considered to have “field” odds. If a player in the field wins, the field will be declared the winner for wagering purposes.
Players in a 1- or 2-player prop must enter the game for wagers to have action. In a prop with 3 or more players, however, all wagers have action even if a player doesn’t play.
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Jan 2, 2009
Futures are defined as a single wager that is placed based upon the outcome of an event taking place in the future. Picking the winner of the World Series, Stanley cup or the Super Bowl are examples of future bets. A fractional format is how the odds are normally given. (for example, 4/1). When you place a bet, no matter where you are, or what you may change your name to, or where you may move to, you ne need to remember that when you place a wager it requires action.
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Jan 1, 2009
Our selection today is Alabama –9.5 against Utah
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