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THE BETTER NFL BETTING STRATEGY - TEASERS AND MIXED PARLAYS

THE BETTER NFL BETTING STRATEGY - TEASERS AND MIXED PARLAYS

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When dealing with favorites, we often get asked by our members whether teasers or parlaying moneylines provide the better payout.

For example, this week’s NFL Wild Card Playoffs include Green Bay Packers (-7.5) vs. Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens (-7) vs. Indianapolis Colts.

By including Green Bay and Baltimore in a two-team, 7-point teaser, bettors are dropping the lines down to Green Bay at -0.5 and Baltimore at a pick.

Since the teaser above is essentially turning both teams’ games into pick’ems, you can also parlay the two moneylines and get paid out for the same result.

So this begs the question, if you can place two unique wagers that both pay for the same result, which is the smarter option?

At Sportsbook.com, putting $100 on a two-team, 7-point teaser that includes the Packers and Ravens would pay $76.92 if both teams win.

Conversely, a $100 parlay including the two moneylines (Green Bay at -380 and Baltimore at -300) would only pay $68.42.

In this scenario, teasing instead of parlaying the moneylines results in a profit of $8 more, which is a significant amount when considering an initial wager of $100.

Please note that this is just one example of many potential combinations when attempting to compare the value of teasers vs. parlays and payouts will differ depending on sport, sportsbook, current odds, number of teams, etc.

RVP and Walcott to reunite - Sir Alex to....

RVP and Walcott to reunite

Sir Alex Ferguson seems to have a penchant for hurting Arsenal fans. Just months after he prised Robin van Persie away from the Emirates, he is set to raid the Gunners once more with Theo Walcott reportedly headed to Old Trafford in January, according to the Daily Mirror. With Tuesday's reports that Nani is on Arsene Wenger's wishlist, a straight swap could improve the chances of Walcott joining United. 

Brazilian midfielder Paulinho could be playing for more than a trophy if Corinthians and Chelsea meet in the Club World Cup final. The 24-year-old is on Rafa Benitez's radar, The Sun claims, and a serious injury to Oriol Romeu could increase his chances of moving to Stamford Bridge next month. Paulinho has been in Roman Abramovich's sights for a while and an impressive performance in Japan could be his ticket to England. 

Speculation over Brendan Rodgers' impending spending spree at Anfield has intensified, with the Daily Mail reporting that Liverpool have edged even closer to recruiting Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge and Blackpool's Tom Ince. Although Walcott is still in Rodgers' plans, United's interest could see the Reds focus on attaining the aforementioned attacking duo. It is believed Sturridge and Ince will cost Liverpool £18 million - not cheap considering they let Ince walk out of the club - meaning they may well look to offload some of their squad to boost the coffers.