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A straight bet is a wager on a particular team (side) to cover
the spread. Or a wager on the total amount of points (over/under).
In the case of a straight bet, you always risk 11 to win 10 (unless
otherwise specified).
NBA EXAMPLE
The Lakers are an 8 point favorite. The player would
have to lay $110 to win $100 or $550 to win $500, on either team.
The point spread is always given with a negative
number on the favorite and a positive number on the underdog.
If a player wagers on the favorite, that team must win by more
than the amount of the point spread. On all straight bets , if
the favorite wins exactly by the point spread, the wager is a
Push or "No Action" and all bets are refunded.
The numbers directly under the O/U Game is referred
to as the total (over/under). Players can wager that the combined
score of both teams will be either over 194 in this example (betting
the over) or under 194 (betting the under).
If the combined total score of both teams is over 194 (195,196,197
etc.) then the "Over" bettors will cash their
tickets.
If the combined total score of both teams is under 194 (193,192,191
etc.) then the "Under" bettors will cash their tickets.
Once again if the combined final score of both teams "lands"
exactly on posted total the game is considered a "push"
and all bets are refunded.
Other forms of "straight" wagers
are;
1H wagers (1st half wagering)
A bettor may wager a straight "side"
bet on which team will "win" the 1st half of action.
On the total points scored in the 1st Half
(over/under).
As well as on team totals (an over/under
wager whereby ONLY the total amount of points that the selected
team scores is used to determine the outcome of the wager).
Whenever placing a 1st Half wager,
Only the first half of action determines the outcome of of
the wager.
2H wagers (Halftime wagering)
Halftime lines are posted after completion
of the 1st Half of play.
A bettor may wager a straight "side"
bet on which team will win the 2nd Half (against the spread).
On the total points scored in the 2nd Half
(over/under).
As well as on team totals (an over/under
wager whereby ONLY the total amount of points that the selected
team scores is used to determine the outcome of the wager).
Whenever placing a Halftime wager,
Only the second half of action (and overtime if applicable)
determines the outcome of Halftime wagers.
Quarter wagers:
Wagerstreet.com offers 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter
and 4th quarter wagering on select Football games. When
wagering on these events, only points scored in the selected quarter
count towards the outcome of the wager. Note: Overtime does not towards the 4th quarter, when wagering on 4th quarter sides or totals.
Note: When making a Straight Bet in any
sport, a tie is a push. Nobody wins and nobody loses, everyone's
risk is returned.
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