Glossary
A-C /
D-G /
H-L /
M-P /
R-W
ROUND ROBIN
A series of 3 or more teams into 2-team wagers.
RUN LINE
A line used when wagering on baseball.
SMART MONEY
Sides that are bet on by the more knowledgeable handicappers.
STEAM
When a betting line starts to move quite rapidly; most "
steam games" do not necessarily reflect the
"right side," but are games that the mass of bettors somehow decide to key on.
STORE
A Bookie.
STRAIGHT BET
A bet on just one team or horse.
TAKING
Wagering on the underdog; taking the odds.
TOTALS
Total combined point/runs/goals scored in a game; In baseball, if either of the two listed starting
pitchers don't go the bet is automatically cancelled.
WISE GUY
A well-informed or knowledgeable handicapper or bettor.
WOOD
Laying points.