Betting words, translated
The glossary
Sportsbooks have a dialect, and it's not an accident — confused bettors make worse decisions. Here's the American edition, one page per term, with an honest note on which offers suit which bet.
Parlay
One bet, several legs — every leg must win.
American odds
Minus for favorites, plus for underdogs — priced against $100.
Same game parlay
Several outcomes from one game, priced as one bet.