Betting teasers is a popular option for sports bettors looking to adjust the point spreads or totals in their favor. FanDuel Sportsbook offers a variety of teaser bets, providing bettors with more flexibility and potentially better odds. This guide will explain what teasers are and how to place a teaser bet on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Understanding Teaser Bets
A teaser bet allows you to adjust the point spread or total for multiple games in your favor. By moving the line, you increase your chances of winning, but the payout is usually lower compared to standard parlays. Teasers are commonly used in football and basketball betting.
Benefits of Teaser Bets
Increased Chances of Winning
Teaser bets increase your chances of winning by allowing you to move the point spread or total in your favor. This can be especially useful in close games where the adjusted spread makes a significant difference.
Flexibility
Teasers offer flexibility in how you approach your bets. You can choose the number of points to adjust the spread or total, tailoring the bet to your strategy and the specific games.
Real NBA Teaser Example
To better understand how a teaser bet works, consider this NBA example:
- Select Two NBA Teams: Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets.
- Original Point Spreads:
- Los Angeles Lakers: -6.5 points
- Brooklyn Nets: +4.5 points
- Choose a 5-Point Teaser:
- Adjusted Point Spreads:
- Los Angeles Lakers: -1.5 points
- Brooklyn Nets: +9.5 points
- Adjusted Point Spreads:
In this example, if you place a $50 teaser bet on these two games with a 5-point adjustment:
- The Lakers now need to win by 2 points or more instead of 7.
- The Nets can lose by up to 9 points and still cover the spread.
By adjusting the spreads, you have increased your chances of winning the bet, although the payout will be lower than a standard parlay.
Tips for Placing Teaser Bets
Research Teams and Outcomes
Before placing a teaser bet, research the teams and outcomes you want to include. Consider factors such as recent performance, injuries, and head-to-head statistics.
Understand the Payouts
Teaser payouts vary based on the number of points you adjust and the number of teams in your bet. Make sure you understand how the adjustments affect your potential payout.
Manage Your Bankroll
Teaser bets involve multiple stakes, so manage your bankroll carefully. Determine how much you are willing to risk and stick to your budget.
Conclusion
Placing a teaser bet on FanDuel Sportsbook is a strategic way to increase your chances of winning by adjusting the point spreads or totals. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily place a teaser bet and enjoy the flexibility and potential rewards it offers. Remember to research your selections, understand the payouts, and manage your bankroll to make the most of your betting experience on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Step 1: Build your teaser on FanDuel
Once you have the FanDuel Sportsbook App opened and are logged in, the first step is finding the events you want to build your Teaser with. You can search for the events by scrolling the home screen or using the All Sports Menu.
In the video above, I am Teasing the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors on the points.
Step 2: Enter your wager on the FanDuel bet slip
After selecting the legs of your Teaser, the next step is to enter your wager amount. To do so, tap on the teaser section at the bottom of the screen. That will take you to the Teaser bet slip. There, you can change how many points you want to tease your picks. You will also enter the amount you want to bet. I lowered my teaser by 0.5 points which raised my odds from even to +110.
Step 3: Place Bet
The third and final step to placing a Teaser is pressing the “place bet” button at the bottom of the screen.
Congratulations, you have successfully placed a Teaser on the FanDuel Sportsbook App!
How To Place A FanDuel Teaser FAQ
Does FanDuel allow teaser bets?
What are the rules for a FanDuel teaser?
Under FanDuel teaser rules, you can swing the point spread or totals line away from the standard game line, in exchange for more favorable odds from the sportsbook’s perspective. The more you swing the line to your favor, the lower the payout odds become.
Keep in mind you can’t use prop bets, moneyline bets, or futures bets in a teaser.
What is the difference between a teaser and a pleaser bet?
For example, let’s say you took the Detroit Lions +6.5 and the Arizona Cardinals -2.5, and wanted to put those lines into a teaser/pleaser. The normal parlay payout on those two teams combined would be +265 for those two point spread bets.
A six-point teaser would swing the lines to Detroit +12.5 and San Francisco +3.5. The payout odds would drop to -134.
A six-point pleaser would swing the lines to Detroit +0.5 and San Francisco -8.5. The payout odds would increase to +700. Pleasers work somewhat like odds boosts, but at the expense of taking a parlay with less favorable lines.
How much does a six-team teaser pay?
For instance, a teaser in which you swing the lines seven points in your favor will pay less than a teaser in which you swing the line three points in your favor.
Do all your bets have to win on a teaser?
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