A-Z Sports Glossary and Terms
Discover the comprehensive betting glossary encompassing the frequently used terms and phrases within the realm of the sports gambling industry. Make sure spelling is correct for better results.
There are currently 15 Terms in this directory beginning with the letter B.
Sports Betting Glossary
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Backdoor coverWhen an underdog is losing by more than the point spread and scores meaningless points late on to cover the spread. For example, if Orlando are leading Houston 40-26 with two minutes to go and you’ve bet on Houston at +9, a touchdown in the last couple of minutes will put them inside the point spread.
Bad BeatWhen a player is on the verge of winning a bet, but an event happens in the last few minutes that causes it to lose. Everyone who bets will experience a bad beat or two throughout their career.
BankrollThe amount of money set aside specifically for betting. Your bankroll will increase as you win and decrease as you lose bets.
Bankroll managementThe act of managing the money you use for betting. This can include setting betting limits, comparing bookmakers for the best odds, and only betting what you can afford to lose.
BeardA person who makes a bet for a professional bettor to help conceal their identity from betting companies.
BetAny wager placed at a sportsbook.
Betting exchangeA platform that facilitates the betting between two people on a sporting event.
BettorA person making a bet.
BookA common abbreviation for bookmaker or sportsbook.
BookieA common abbreviation for a bookmaker.
BookmakerA licensed individual or organization that takes bets on sporting events.
BRA common abbreviation for bankroll.
BTTSStands for both teams to score and is a betting option for games such as soccer and ice hockey. You can either bet “yes,” meaning you think both teams will score in the game, or “no,” meaning you don’t think both teams will score.
Buy pointsAn option offered by a sportsbook that allows the bettor to increase the point spread for a reduced price. For example, if the point spread is +7.5 at +150, you can buy an extra point to make the point spread +8.5, but the price will decrease to +135.