Off the board

A game on which the bookmaker will not accept action.

Over

A sports bet in which the bettor guesses that the combined point total of two teams will be above a specified total. 

Overtime

Extension to a tied contest at the end of regulation play that lasts until a winner is determined or maximum overtime periods expire.

Parlay

A sport bet with two or more teams in which all teams must win or cover for the bettor to win and receive higher payouts.

PGA

Professional Golfers Association.

Pick 'em

When neither team is favored. Also called a "pick."

Point spread

The handicap, or head start, which the favorite gives to the underdog for betting purposes.

Postponed

A contest cancelled for any reason and rescheduled at a later date.

Press

To bet a larger amount than usual.

Price

The odds or pointspread. See "money line."

Puckline

Giving odds of a goal spread instead of using a Canadian Line, where both a goal spread and moneyline are played.

Push

When the contest ends with no winner or loser for wagering purposes.

Rained out

A game canceled because of weather.

Reverse

In horse racing, to ask for a second exacta wager which specifies two horses in reverse order of the first exacta wager. 

Round Robin

A series of three or more teams in 2, 3 or 4-team parlays. 

Run down

All the lines for an specific date, sport, time, etc.

Run line

In baseball, a spread used instead of the money line.

Ryder Cup

A golf tournament in which every two years the top American and European golfers meet at venues alternating between the two continents.

Second half wager

A wager placed on the third and fourth quarters of a game. (This includes any potential overtime).

Show

A horse racing bet in which you collect if the horse finishes first, second or third.

Sides

The names of the two teams playing: the underdog and the favorite.

Single action

An "if bet" that is processed only if the precedent bet wins.

Spread

The predicted scoring differential between two opponents as quoted by a sports book. See "point spread."

Stanley Cup

Best-of-seven series between the Eastern and Western conference champions in the NHL to determine the World Champion.

Steam

When a betting line starts to move rapidly. Most "steam games" do not necessarily reflect objective circumstances, but are games that a mass of bettors are drawn to for some reason.

Straight bet

A bet on just one team or horse.

Superbowl

Winners of the AFC and NFC meet to determine the NFL Champion.