Teaser Calculator
Calculate teaser bet payouts for NFL and NBA
Formula:Payout = Stake × Decimal Odds
Teaser Settings
Choose sport and point adjustment
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Teaser Legs
2 teams selected (min 2, max 8)
#1
→-1
#2
→+9
Teaser Results
2-team 6pt NFL teaser
Potential Payout
$191
+$91 profit
Odds
-110
Decimal Odds
1.909
Overall Break-Even
52.4%
Per-Leg Break-Even
72.4%
Teased Spreads
Team A
-7→-1
Team B
+3→+9
How it works: You're betting $100 at -110 odds. Each leg needs to win at approximately 72.4% to break even. This requires above-average win rates per leg.
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Wong Teaser Strategy
Profitable teaser betting approach
Stanford Wong identified that teasing through key NFL numbers (3 and 7) provides value. The optimal lines to tease are:
Favorites
Tease favorites at -7.5 to -8.5 down through both 7 and 3. A -7.5 favorite becomes -1.5 with a 6-point teaser.
Underdogs
Tease underdogs at +1.5 to +2.5 up through both 3 and 7. A +2 underdog becomes +8 with a 6-point teaser.
Quick Answer
TL;DR summary
A teaser is a parlay where you move point spreads in your favor. For NFL, a 2-team 6-point teaser typically pays -110. If betting $100 at -110 and both legs win, you profit $90.91. The catch: ALL legs must win. Teasers work best when moving spreads through key numbers like 3 and 7 in football.
Key Facts About Teasers
Important things to know
- Teasers let you add 6, 6.5, or 7 points to NFL spreads (4, 4.5, 5 in NBA)
- All legs must win for the teaser to pay out - ties typically lose
- Standard 2-team 6-point NFL teaser pays -110 (47.6% implied probability per leg)
- Crossing key numbers (3 and 7 in NFL) dramatically increases win probability
- 10-point "sweetheart" teasers exist but pay much worse odds
- Some sportsbooks allow teasers on totals (over/under) as well
- Wong teasers target lines between +1.5 and +2.5 or -7.5 to -8.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about teasers
What is a teaser bet?
A teaser is a type of parlay bet where you can adjust the point spread in your favor for each leg. In exchange for this advantage, the payout odds are reduced. For example, a 6-point NFL teaser lets you add 6 points to each spread, so a team at -7 becomes -1, or a +3 underdog becomes +9.
What are the best teaser strategies?
The most profitable teaser strategy is "Wong teasing" - targeting favorites between -7.5 and -8.5 (teasing through 7 and 3) or underdogs between +1.5 and +2.5 (teasing through 3 and 7). These key numbers see the most game margins in NFL, making teasers through them especially valuable.
How do teaser payouts work?
Teaser payouts depend on three factors: the number of teams, how many points you tease, and the sport. A standard 2-team 6-point NFL teaser pays -110 (bet $110 to win $100). More legs and fewer points yield better payouts. Most sportsbooks have standardized teaser odds.
What happens if one teaser leg pushes (ties)?
Rules vary by sportsbook. Most commonly: a push reduces the teaser by one leg (3-team becomes 2-team payout), but some books count pushes as losses. Always check your sportsbook's rules before placing teaser bets.
Are teaser bets profitable long-term?
Standard teasers are usually -EV because the reduced odds don't compensate for the improved win probability. However, Wong teasers (betting through key NFL numbers 3 and 7) have been shown to be profitable historically. NBA teasers are generally less valuable due to different scoring patterns.
What is a sweetheart teaser?
A sweetheart teaser (also called a super teaser or monster teaser) gives you 10+ points per leg instead of the standard 6-7. The catch is much worse odds (-200 or worse for 2 teams) and typically requiring 3+ legs. Despite the large point adjustment, these are usually not profitable.
How this works
Calculations follow the published mathematics of the game — combinatorics for cards, probability theory for dice, and expected-value accounting for wagers. Results are verified against independent references (primarily Wizard of Odds). No calculation here is an opinion or recommendation; it is arithmetic applied to the rules of the game.
What this tool can’t do
When to consult a professional
This tool computes probability and expected value. It is not a betting system and cannot predict the outcome of any individual wager. If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Sources
- [1]Wizard of Odds — Michael Shackleford, ASAIndustrywizardofodds.comAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Actuary; widely cited casino-game probability reference. Used for house-edge and EV verification.
- [2]National Council on Problem GamblingOfficial sourcencpgambling.orgAccessed Apr 21, 2026
Responsible-gambling guidance and 1-800-GAMBLER helpline.
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