Football Betting Brain-Teaser

Question 1

Is betting on the total number of goals scored in a game called betting against the spread?

• True
• False

Question 2

You are betting on the over of the Chelsea-Liverpool match. The odds makers have the line set to 3 goals. Which of the following final scores would win you the wager?

• 3-0
• 1-1
• 2-2
• 2-1
• all of the above except B

Question 3

Name a key evaluating factor when determining betting on an over/under.

• average number of goals a team scores
• how much you like the club concerned

Question 4

Bookmakers often will set the line in over/under wagers with a ½ goal interval. Why do they do this?

• to ensure that there is a loser in the bet
• to ensure that there is a winner in the bet
• to prevent pushes from taking place
• all of the above

Question 5

You want to bet the over on the Chelsea-Arsenal match. The odds makers set the odds at Over 3.5 goals (-120). How much would you have to wager to get $500 back if you win the bet?

• $500
• $120
• $620
• $600

Question 6

In most cases, future bets have money lines attached to them.

• True
• False

Question 7

The odds on England winning the World Cup are 28/1. How much money would you win if you bet $50 and England ended up winning?

• $280
• $140
• $1400
• $2800

Question 8

You make $200 wagers on Germany (5/1), Belgium (14/1) and Italy (22/1) and $100 wagers on England (28/1), Mexico (100/1), and the United States (100/1) to all win the World Cup. Belgium wins the World Cup. How much money do you profit after all is said and done?

• $1400
• $800
• $1900
• $2100

Question 9

Betting on a particular event to happen is called a proposition bet.

• True
• False

Question 10

Futures and prop bets are highly profitable bets that you should make as often as possible.

• True
• False