You can also tease game totals in the NFL, but with how quickly and sporadic scores can happen it’s generally wise to stay away from totals and stick to spreads. There are some cases in which it could possibly be justified, but in general you should avoid doing so. It’s borderline impossible for a game to end on 0 (unless a regular-season game is still tied at the end of overtime, of course), so you are basically paying to move the line an extra point for no reason. It should also be noted that teasing spreads through 0 is not a value move. If a team is a +1.5 underdog, you could tease them up 6 points to +7.5, and then that allows them to either win outright or lose by the 3 key numbers and you would still cash the play. On the other side, taking an underdog through those key numbers is just as valuable. That’s one example of an excellent teaser choice. For example, if a heavy favorite is -8.5 on the spread, I can tease them down 6 points through all 3 key numbers to -2.5. So, when making a teaser you ideally want to either land on a number lower than 3 and higher than 7. Those are the most common winning margins in an NFL game. There is a certain strategy when putting your teaser together, highlighted by being aware of key numbers such as 3, 6 and 7. In addition to this teaser discussion, also make sure to check out our NFL Week 7 picks on the side and total for every game.

Adding a third team to a 6-point teaser generally pays out at +160. At most sportsbooks, a 2-team, 6-point teaser will have odds of either -110 or -120 (be sure to shop around for the best price). In case you need a tutorial, a teaser is like a parlay in the sense that you’re combining 2 teams – but you get to change the spread or total in your favor. However, a teaser should never be discounted as a viable option.

Some of the most popular types of NFL bets include the classic straight bet, a parlay, a player prop and a game total.

2 game football teaser payout