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Top 10 Terms You Need To Know For The Beginner Sports Bettor

If you are new to sports betting here are some terms that you surely need to know before placing your first bet.

Top 10 Terms You Need To Know For The Beginner Sports Bettor

John Alesia

If you are new to sports betting here are some terms that you surely need to know before placing your first bet.

Team Totals — Isolating One Side of the Score

First-half vs full-game — same matchup, different market

Alternate lines — when buying a better number is worth it

Cash Out — What the Button Is Actually Charging You

Dead-Heat Rules — What Happens When Two or More Outcomes Tie

Stat corrections — why a prop can change after the game