In a teaser, the bettor can adjust the point spreads for multiple bets in their favor by a predetermined number of points.
Teaser bets can offer bettors the opportunity to adjust the point spreads in their favor and potentially increase their chances of winning their wagers. However, because the bettor is adjusting the point spreads in their favor, the odds for teaser bets are typically lower than the odds for regular bets on the same games. This means that the potential payouts for teaser bets are also lower than they would be for individual bets on the same games.
The specific rules and payouts for teaser bets will vary depending on the sportsbook or bookmaker offering the wager. It is important for bettors to carefully review the terms and conditions for teaser bets before placing a wager to ensure that they understand the potential risks and rewards of the bet.
Example Of A Teaser
A bettor places a six-point teaser on a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers, and a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. This means that the bettor can adjust the point spreads for both games by six points in their favor.
For example, if the Vikings were originally favored to win by seven points and the Steelers were favored to win by eight points, the bettor can adjust the point spreads for both games to make the Vikings favored to win by one point and the Steelers favored to win by two points.
If the Vikings and Steelers both win their games by the adjusted point spreads, the bettor will win their teaser wager. The payout for the teaser will be calculated based on the odds for each individual bet, as well as the number of points by which the point spreads were adjusted.