A-Z Sports Glossary and Terms
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There are currently 8 Terms in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Sports Betting Glossary
From A to Z
ChalkA common term for a favorite. A team is considered a “chalk side” if they’re a favorite.
Chalk bettorA player that usually backs the favorites.
Circled gameA game with a betting limit enforced by the bookmaker. This is usually due to unknown variables such as weather conditions, player injuries, etc.
Closing lineThe last betting odds are posted prior to the start of an event.
Co-favoriteTwo or more teams/athletes with identical odds to win. Co-favorites are usually found in futures bets.
CommissionAnother term for the juice or vigorish that a bookmaker takes on a bet or that a betting exchange takes from your winnings.
Correct scoreA betting option where you bet on the exact score of a game. This option is commonly found in soccer.
Cover/Covering the spreadA bet where a favorite wins and the score exceeds that of the point spread. For example, if Chicago were a 10-point favorite over Boston, a 25-12 victory would cover the spread, but a 25-17 win would not.
