Wong uses push charts to illustrate that teasing +1.5 to +2.5 underdogs and -7.5 to -8.5 favorites is profitable when given the right teaser odds. Stanford Wong’s book called Sharp Sports Betting, which was first published in 2001, was the first to put together a basic strategy for teasers. Teasers are especially useful in football due to its rigid scoring system. That's why payouts are lower for teasers than standard parlay wagers. Using the example above, if Los Angeles were to win 30-24, that six-point margin of victory would mean whether you 'teased' Los Angeles at -3.5 points, or Atlanta at +15.5 points, your bet would be a winner. With a teaser bet, it's possible that you could be a winner regardless of what side you choose. If you choose Atlanta, instead of starting at +9.5 points, they will have to stay within 15.5 points for you to win. If you choose Los Angeles on a six-point teaser, it now only has to win the game by more than 3.5 points for you to win. Los Angeles is a 9.5-point favorite over Atlanta. For a football teaser, you can choose a six-point, 6.5-point or seven-point teaser with varying payouts. The number of points applied to your choice can vary. A teaser is a bet involving multiple teams like a parlay, but where you reduce your payout in favor of gaining more points to increase the likelihood of winning each game.

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