Ron Halfback
What does “No Action” Mean in Sports Betting?
“No Action” means the sportsbook will not grade the bet, that it will neither win nor lose, and that the sportsbook will refund the player’s original bet amount or stake. The sportsbook treats this situation just like a push. It …
What are Alternate Betting Lines?
Alternate betting lines allow you to bet on different point spread or total lines in exchange for increased or decreased odds. Unlike the main betting line, or balanced line, that typically has -110 odds for each side, alternate lines will …
What Does a Push Mean in Sports Betting?
Has your point spread, total, or 2-way moneyline bet ever resulted in a “Push”? When your wager pushes, the sportsbook will return your original bet amount, or stake, to your account balance. Though a push is better than a loss, …
How to Bet Parlay Cards
This tutorial explains parlay card betting. Learn what a parlay card is, how to bet a parlay card, and how parlay card rules affect your payout. The ½ Point Parlay Card is the most popular parlay card. Some sportsbooks also …
What does a PK Point Spread Line Mean?
We’ll quickly explain what a PK point spread line is. PK stands for “Pick ’em”. It means the point spread line is 0. When this happens, the point spread basically becomes a moneyline bet. The odds indicate each side’s risk …
Point Spread Betting Explained
What is Betting the Spread?
A point spread attempts to equalize two mismatched competitors. Favorite teams give points to the underdog. The underdog takes points from the favorite.
Teaser Bet Explained
Learn how to place a teaser bet, how teaser bets win or lose, and when to bet a teaser. Teasers are most commonly placed on NFL football. Take care, not all NFL teasers are created equal. NBA teasers are only …
TwinSpires Racebook Review
With legal horse betting in most US states, TwinSpires is one of the largest names in the industry. Their parent company, Churchill Downs Inc, is responsible for Churchill Downs racetrack, home of the annual Kentucky Derby and countless graded stakes …