Question on Parlays

GimmeDattt · Dec 18, 2008

Not very familiar with parlays because I try to stay away from them except for the occassional ML parlay. However, I book bets from a few of my friends that are small $20 bettors and they love to do parlays so rather then putting them in on my sportsbook and having to do an insane amount of math I just book them myself because they are big losers.

Anyway, I just got a text about parlays. He asked if he can put a -1.5 spread for hockey in a parlay with the ML for that same team. I said no and I am 99% sure this is correct...someone correct me if I'm wrong.

The next was if he can parlay quarters, halves, and the game for the same team in a parlay but I am not so sure about but don't think so. Not familiar with parlay rules so anyone who knows please let me know.

Thanks.

bellyputter · Dec 18, 2008

Watch out for any parlay that is correlated. You will not enjoy it!

CollegeFan · Dec 18, 2008

Some books used to allow parlays of 1st half and game, back in the mid-90's.

But, I remember asking a book (about 12 yrs ago or so) if I could parlay a 1st half and game line. Their response: "You want us to just GIVE you money?"

Hope that helps...

GimmeDattt · Dec 18, 2008

Alright thanks guys.

TheRealest · Dec 18, 2008

you could parlay a side for first half with the total for the game, but you can't parlay the side for both half and game. can't parlay the team plus the points with the ml.. basically, can't parlay the same bet twice.