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MIDDLE(S)
To win both sides of the same betting proposition; betting the favorite team at -1.5 with one bookmaker and then taking +2.5 with another bookmaker; The Game ends up with the favorite winning by exactly 2 points, you have then "middled The Game"; a favorite betting method of "Wise Guys".

NICKEL
A $500.00 wager.

ODDSMAKER
Same as a linemaker.

OFF THE BOARD
A game on which the bookmaker will not accept action.

PARLAY
(1) A sport bet with two or more teams in which all teams must win or cover for the bettor to be successful and receive higher payouts
(2) A wager on two or more horseraces in which the winnings are carried over to the next race.

PICK 'EM GAME
Neither team is favored; take your pick and lay 11 to 10.

POINTSPREAD
The "line" the handicap, or head start that the favorite gives to the underdog for betting purposes.

PRICE
The odds or pointspread.

PUSH
Tie neither side wins and all money is returned to the bettors