Here is the situation, would have worked on MNF, I'm just wondering if there is any advantage in playing both teams with a total.
Rams +7 Over 44
If I were to place a teaser of Rams +13 and over 38 as well as a teaser of Giants -1 and over 38 I win both bets here. Risking 1.1 units on each wins a total of 2 units.
Now the only way this bet would be placed is if the total wins. I was very confident in the total, especially teased by 6 points.
A more beneficial spread would be 6 points. This way, the dog get's 12 points, and the favorite is straight up (essentially buying the ML). There is a chance to middle if the favorite wins by 12 points or less. In any instance, at least one side will win so the worst case scenario is winning one teaser and losing the other (other than if the total loses obviously). This split of the teaser will result in losing .1 units. If, however, the favorite wins by 12 points or less, we win 2 units.
This may sound confusing, but it seems to me that as long as the total wins, there are two outcomes, win 2 units or lose .1 units. Clearly if the total loses, we lose 2.2 units. I still see this as a beneficial play because we are getting 6 points in either direction on the total.
What am I missing here, do I need to explain more clearly? I'd like someone to point out the hole in my thinking if there is one.
Rams +7 Over 44
If I were to place a teaser of Rams +13 and over 38 as well as a teaser of Giants -1 and over 38 I win both bets here. Risking 1.1 units on each wins a total of 2 units.
Now the only way this bet would be placed is if the total wins. I was very confident in the total, especially teased by 6 points.
A more beneficial spread would be 6 points. This way, the dog get's 12 points, and the favorite is straight up (essentially buying the ML). There is a chance to middle if the favorite wins by 12 points or less. In any instance, at least one side will win so the worst case scenario is winning one teaser and losing the other (other than if the total loses obviously). This split of the teaser will result in losing .1 units. If, however, the favorite wins by 12 points or less, we win 2 units.
This may sound confusing, but it seems to me that as long as the total wins, there are two outcomes, win 2 units or lose .1 units. Clearly if the total loses, we lose 2.2 units. I still see this as a beneficial play because we are getting 6 points in either direction on the total.
What am I missing here, do I need to explain more clearly? I'd like someone to point out the hole in my thinking if there is one.
