When to bet a 6 point NFL teaser

AK · 06-19-2012, 02:28 PM

The break even point on a 6 point teaser is 72.4% which is much higher than the break even point on a straight bet at 52.3% of the time. So how does one increase there winning odds by almost 20% to just break even on a teaser? It's simple you only bet the 2 team 6 point teaser in certain circumstances.

1. Favorites between -7 to -8
2. Underdogs between +1 to +2

When you check the NFL spread history on games that are offered between these spreads you will notice apx 25% of the time by wagering on 6 point teasers you will turn the outcome of a lose to a win. Since the breakeven point on a two team teaser is 72.4% of the time overall while waging on these types of circumstances you will win 77.3% of the time guaranteeing you a profit of 4.9%.

4.9% is better than interest you will ever receive in a savings account and including the bonuses and other promotions these sportsbooks offer you over a particular amount of time can earn some nice profits.