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What are teaser points in sports betting?

The short answer

The points a teaser moves each spread or total in your favor (commonly 6, 6.5, or 7 in football) in exchange for a lower payout.

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In plain English

The head start you buy on every leg of a teaser — bigger head start, smaller payout.

What to remember about Teaser Points

The definition

The points a teaser moves each spread or total in your favor (commonly 6, 6.5, or 7 in football) in exchange for a lower payout.

In plain English

The head start you buy on every leg of a teaser — bigger head start, smaller payout.

Example in context

A 6-point teaser moves Chiefs -7 to -1 and Bills +3 to +9. Both legs must still win.

Questions about Teaser Points

What are teaser points in sports betting?: The points a teaser moves each spread or total in your favor (commonly 6, 6.5, or 7 in football) in exchange for a lower payout.
What does teaser points mean in plain English?: The head start you buy on every leg of a teaser — bigger head start, smaller payout.
Can you give an example of teaser points?: A 6-point teaser moves Chiefs -7 to -1 and Bills +3 to +9. Both legs must still win.

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2.A 6-point teaser moves KC −7 and BUF +3 to what?

3.What is the catch with a teaser?

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