This term refers to the initial wagering action that occurs when a point spread is first posted on a game. Most of the early money comes from professional sports bettors. With early money wagers, bett [..]

This term is used to reference the schedule of games and events that a bettor can select from at a sportsbook.

This refers to having a bet on a particular sporting event. Many novice bettors feel the need to have "action" on a game.

This refers to any betting trends that might be associated to an upcoming event. If a certain "angle" stands out in the handicapping process, the bettor may have more confidence in the wager [..]

This refers to any betting trends that might be associated to an upcoming event. If a certain "angle" stands out in the handicapping process, the bettor may have more confidence in the wager [..]

This is an abbreviation for Average Opponent Power Rating (AOPR). Sports bettors use power ratings to measure the quality of a particular wagering line.

This is an abbreviation for Against The Spread (ATS). An ATS record measures how successful a team is at covering the point spread.

A term that bettors refer to when a wager is lost in a difficult manner. Controversial officiating calls or critical turnovers/errors are among the factors that can lead to a bad beat.

This refers to somebody that places a wager for another person to conceal the real bettor's identity. A "beard" enables the professional sports gambler to bet without being noticed by t [..]

This refers to somebody that places a wager for another person to conceal the real bettor's identity. A "beard" enables the professional sports gambler to bet without being noticed by t [..]