teaser
- noun
- /ˈtiːzər/
- Jargon
But it's tough that that's what lost us the bet the boys parlay, but the teaser and all six of the picks like I was.
- But it's tough that that's what lost us the bet the boys parlay, but the teaser and all six of the picks like I was.
Examples
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Can I interest you in a parlay or a teaser?
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Low income people were being given adjustable rate mortgages with very low starter rates called teaser rates that would be raised in the future.
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But it's tough that that's what lost us the bet the boys parlay, but the teaser and all six of the picks like I was.
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If we have enough teasers and parlays to statistically balance it out, the computer tells us.
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So, assuming a maximum bet of $500, I'm using a probability-based formula to calculate the risk between straight bets and over-unders with teasers and parlays.
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In sports betting, a teaser allows you to adjust the spread for two games, giving you a better chance to win.
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Many bettors prefer a teaser because it provides more favorable odds for multiple game outcomes.
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He placed a teaser bet on the football games, adjusting the points to improve his chances of winning.
Synonyms
Money that you risk on the result of an event
An amount of money risked on the result of a game or event
A bet that gives a weaker competitor a head start to make the contest more even
Compounds
- Slang
A film or TV show made to please older people using familiar actors and themes from the past
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Teaser comes from tease, an old word meaning 'to pull' or 'to change a little'. A betting teaser 'pulls' the point spread toward the bettor to make the games easier to win, which is a helpful way to remember the name.