OT: jjff/teasers
Long regarded as sucker bets, teasers -- NFL teasers, that is -- have caused many a book big headaches in the very recent past. Free agency leading to league parity, and linemakers' accuracy in predicting the many NFL games that'll wind up tight, have resulted in more and more games falling near the spread and rewarding teaser players. Some books now are severely limiting or even refusing certain wise guy action on NFL 2-team teasers. That notwithstanding, there are a number of outlets who still offer the general public very attractive teaser payouts.
Regarding successful sports gambling, at the conventional 11:10 payout ratio, a success rate of 52.5% breaks you even. By using wagering outlets that offer reduced ratios -- 107/100, for example -- your break even point falls to 51 and change. This is more than manageable for smart, disciplined players.