In parlay betting, a teaser is when a bettor adjusts the line on one wager to gain more value, but in turn has to add another leg in order to place the bet. This is less common now with sportsbooks offering substantial alternate lines on point spreads and totals.

NFL parlays combine multiple bets into one wager, requiring all selections to win for a payout. Parlay types include same-game parlays, multi-game parlays, teasers, and round robins. Potential payouts increase with more legs, but so does the risk.

NFL parlays combine multiple bets into one wager, requiring all selections to win for a payout. Parlay types include same-game parlays, multi-game parlays, teasers, and round robins. Potential payouts increase with more legs, but so does the risk.

The NBA has expressed concerns about prop bets, and other sports have also openly worried about the potential for manipulation. Such bets — and bettors losing on them — have also exposed athletes to often hateful criticism from both fans in arenas and online.

The NFL is back, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by building a same-game parlay. The problem? Most SGPs are longshots designed to drain your bankroll. Those flashy +1,000,000 tickets look fun, but they almost never cash. The books want you to ...

Check out these game parlay picks for the Oct. 16 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 7 Thursday Night Football NFL matchup.