He has then 'bought' half a point, and the odds of his bet will be changed.Ĭhalk: The favorite in the game. For example, a bettor might decide he wants to have his team as a 3-point underdog instead of the set line of 2.5. Also used in poker, such as when a player way ahead in the expected win percentage loses on the river (last card).īeard: Someone who places a wager for another person (aka 'runner').īook: Short for sportsbook or bookmaker person or establishment that takes bets from customers.īookie: A person who accepts bets illegally and charges vig.īuying points: Some bookies or sportsbooks will allow customers to alter the set line and then adjust odds. It's especially used when the betting result is decided late in the game to change the side that covers the spread.
You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĪTS ('against the spread'): If a team is 5-2 ATS, it means it has a 5-2 record against the point spread, or more commonly referred to simply as the 'spread.'īackdoor cover: When a team scores points at the end of a game to cover the spread unexpectedly.īad beat: Losing a bet you should have won.
