Taking the points

Betting the underdog and its advantage in the point spread.

Taking the price

Betting the underdog and accepting money odds.

Teaser

A wager combining two or more games together and giving the player a fixed number of additional points in his favor.

Ticket

A wager.

Tie

A bet in which no money is lost nor won because the teams' scores were equal to the number of points in the given line.

Total

The combined amount of runs, points or goals scored by both teams during the game, including the overtime.

Totals Bet

A proposition bet in which the bettor speculates that the total score by both teams in a game will be more or less than the line posted by the sports book.

Under

A sports bet in which the bettor guesses that the total points scored by two teams will be under a certain figure.

Underdog

The team perceived to be most likely to lose. Also known as the "dog."

Value

Getting the best odds on a betting proposition; the highest possible edge.

Vigorish

The bookmaker's commission on a losing bet; also known as juice.

WBA

World Boxing Association

WBC

World Boxing Council.

Wise guy

A well-informed or knowledgeable handicapper or bettor.