What is a sweetheart teaser in sports betting?
The short answer
A teaser with extra large point adjustments (10+ points). Must be 3+ legs. Lower payout.
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In plain English
A teaser with an unusually large point move, ten or more, in exchange for needing at least three legs and a much smaller payout. The extra points are never free.
What to remember about Sweetheart Teaser
The definition
A teaser with extra large point adjustments (10+ points). Must be 3+ legs. Lower payout.
In plain English
A teaser with an unusually large point move, ten or more, in exchange for needing at least three legs and a much smaller payout. The extra points are never free.
Example in context
"Sweetheart teaser with 10 points — basically need blowouts."
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