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  2. Mathematics of bookmaking - Wikipedia

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    Fractional odds are written a − b (a/b or a to b), meaning a winning bettor will receive their money back plus a units for every b units they bet. Decimal odds are a single value, greater than 1, representing the amount to be paid out for each unit bet. For example, a bet of £40 at 6 − 4 (fractional odds) will pay out £40 + £60 = £100.

  3. Parlay - Wikipedia

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    Parlay bets are paid out at odds higher than the typical single game bet, but still below the "true" odds. For instance, a common two-team NFL parlay based entirely on the spread generally has a payout of 2.64:1. In reality, however, if one assumes that each single game bet is 50/50, the true payout should instead be 3:1.

  4. Odds - Wikipedia

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    Thus even odds 1/1 are quoted in decimal odds as 2.00. The 4/1 fractional odds discussed above are quoted as 5.00, while the 1/4 odds are quoted as 1.25. This is considered to be ideal for parlay betting, because the odds to be paid out are simply the product of the odds for each outcome wagered on. When looking at decimal odds in betting terms ...

  5. Pacers vs. Celtics betting odds, picks for Game 2 in NBA ...

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    Here's what you need to know about Game 2. Pacers vs. Celtics Game 2 betting line. via BetMGM. Favorite: Celtics by 8.5 ... Pacers vs Celtics betting odds, predictions for Game 2 in NBA playoffs ...

  6. Sports betting - Wikipedia

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    Decimal odds of 2.00 are an even bet. UK format (fractional odds) are used by British bookmakers. They are the ratio of the amount won to the stake – the solidus "/" is pronounced "to"; for example, 7/1 is "seven to one". Fractional odds of 1/1 are an even bet. US format odds are the amount won on a 100 stake when positive, and the stake ...

  7. Pacers vs. Knicks betting odds, picks, predictions for Game 2 ...

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    Here's what you need to know about Game 2. Pacers vs. Knicks Game 2 betting line. via BetMGM. Favorite: Knicks by 4.5 points. ... Pacers vs Knicks betting odds, predictions for Game 2 in NBA ...

  8. Sports betting systems - Wikipedia

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    The sportsbooks are slower to adjust the odds in some sports versus other sports depending on the number of games played and the amount of money they take in from bettors. [citation needed] Betting systems based on statistical analysis have been around for a while, however they have not always been well known. One group that was known for their ...

  9. How are point spreads made for NFL games? Veteran Vegas ... - AOL

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    The first spread Andrews comes to for an NFL game is simple math, using the power ratings: If Team A is 90, Team B is 91 and at home with a 2.5-point home-field advantage, the line is Team B -3.5.