how to bet teasers on fanduel
How to Bet Teasers on Fanduel
To place a teaser bet on FanDuel‚ navigate to the odds board and select the games you’d like to include. Add your desired legs to the bet slip‚ then choose the “Teasers” option. Adjust the point spreads or totals to your liking and enter your wager amount.
Understanding Teaser Bets
In the world of sports betting‚ a teaser bet is a unique twist on traditional parlays‚ offering a way to gain an edge by adjusting point spreads or over/under totals in your favor. However‚ this advantage comes at a price⁚ reduced payouts compared to standard parlays. Think of teasers as a balancing act between risk and reward.
Here’s how teasers work⁚ You select two or more games‚ just like a parlay‚ but with teasers‚ you get to “tease” the point spread or total for each game by a predetermined number of points. This number varies depending on the sport and the specific teaser offered by the sportsbook. For instance‚ a common NFL teaser is a 6-point teaser‚ where you can move the spread by six points in your favor.
Let’s illustrate with an example. Suppose you like the Kansas City Chiefs as 7-point favorites against the Las Vegas Raiders‚ and the San Francisco 49ers as 3-point favorites against the Seattle Seahawks. You could create a 6-point teaser‚ moving the Chiefs’ line to -1 (making them 1-point favorites) and the 49ers’ line to +3 (making them 3-point underdogs).
The beauty of teasers is that by adjusting these lines‚ you’ve significantly increased your chances of winning both bets. However‚ the trade-off is that the payout for this teaser will be lower than if you had bet on the original point spreads in a standard parlay. This is because the sportsbook is taking on more risk by giving you those extra points.
FanDuel Teaser Rules
FanDuel‚ like any sportsbook‚ has specific rules governing teaser bets to ensure fair play and clarity for all users. Here’s a breakdown of the key rules to remember when placing teasers on FanDuel⁚
Minimum Legs⁚ FanDuel typically requires at least two games (legs) to create a teaser bet. This differs from some sportsbooks that may require three or more.
Teaser Options⁚ FanDuel offers various teaser options‚ each with a different number of points you can adjust and corresponding payout odds. The most common include 6-point‚ 6.5-point‚ and 7-point teasers for football and 4-point teasers for basketball.
Pushes and Ties⁚ If one of your teaser legs results in a push (a tie)‚ it’s removed from the teaser‚ and the odds are adjusted accordingly. A two-leg teaser with one push becomes a single bet‚ while a push in a teaser with three or more legs reduces it to a smaller teaser.
Maximum Wagers and Payouts⁚ Like all bets‚ FanDuel sets limits on the maximum wager and potential payout for teasers. These limits vary depending on the specific teaser and sport.
No Teasing Through Zero⁚ While FanDuel allows teasing through key numbers like 3 and 7 in football‚ it’s crucial to remember that you cannot tease a point spread through zero. For example‚ you can’t tease a -3.5 point favorite to +2.5.
Choosing Your Teaser Bets
Successfully employing teasers involves more than just arbitrarily adjusting point spreads. To make informed teaser bets on FanDuel‚ consider these strategic tips⁚
Target Key Numbers⁚ Focus on teasing through key numbers in football (3 and 7) and basketball (4 and 5). These numbers represent common margins of victory‚ so teasing through them increases your chances of covering the adjusted spread.
Favor Underdogs and Unders⁚ Statistically‚ teasing underdogs and under totals tends to be more profitable in the long run. This is because you’re effectively getting extra points with the underdog or lowering the total points needed for an under bet to cash.
Analyze Recent Performance⁚ Before teasing a team‚ look at their recent performances and consider factors like injuries‚ home/away splits‚ and offensive/defensive efficiency. Avoid teasing teams on losing streaks or those facing difficult matchups.
Shop for the Best Lines⁚ Don’t settle for the first teaser odds you see. Compare lines across different sportsbooks to find the most favorable payouts and teaser options.
Manage Your Bankroll Wisely⁚ Teasers can be tempting due to their potential for larger payouts‚ but they also carry more risk. Set a budget for your teaser bets and avoid chasing losses.
Placing a Teaser Bet on FanDuel
Ready to put your teaser strategy into action? Here’s a step-by-step guide to placing a teaser bet on the FanDuel platform⁚
1. Access the FanDuel Sportsbook⁚ Log in to your FanDuel account on the website or mobile app. If you don’t have an account yet‚ you’ll need to create one and deposit funds.
2. Navigate to Your Desired Sport⁚ Select the sport you want to bet on from the list of available options.
3. Choose Your Games and Lines⁚ Browse the available games and click on the odds for the teams you want to include in your teaser. Add each leg to your bet slip.
4. Select the “Teasers” Option⁚ Look for a tab or button labeled “Teasers” on your bet slip. This will usually be located near the options for single bets and parlays.
5. Adjust Your Point Spreads or Totals⁚ The teaser interface will allow you to adjust the point spreads or totals for each leg of your bet; FanDuel typically offers teasers with set point adjustments (e.g.‚ 6-point teasers in football).
6. Review Your Adjusted Odds and Potential Payout⁚ Before finalizing your bet‚ carefully review the adjusted odds and potential payout based on your chosen teaser and wager amount.
7. Confirm and Place Your Bet⁚ Once you’re satisfied with your teaser selections‚ enter your desired wager amount and confirm your bet. Make sure you have enough funds in your account to cover the wager.