Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

A clear, practical guide to run line betting explained — including what is alternate run line, what does alternate run line mean, and how to turn lines into disciplined, data-driven decisions. You’ll also see where BetRocket helps you spot EV+, time entries, and track results.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

“Open spots” are empty placeholders within a multi-leg wager (typically a parlay, sometimes a teaser). A ticket may be initiated with one or more confirmed selections while leaving additional slots open to be filled later, usually within a sportsbook-defined time window. When a selection is added to an open spot, it becomes an irrevocable component of the ticket, and the parlay continues to settle as each leg is graded. Open spot is not a separate bet; it is a reserved slot within an existing multi-leg ticket to be completed later when suitable value is available.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

A 3-way moneyline is a match-result market with three outcomes: Home win, Draw, or Away win. It’s common in sports where a tie is realistic in regulation time — soccer, hockey (60 minutes), some international basketball, and certain tournaments. If you’ve ever wondered what does moneyline 3 way mean, the key is simple: you’re betting on the 90/60-minute result (including stoppage time), not the outcome after overtime or a shootout.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

A short, user-facing overview: what “2.5” means on totals and spreads, how it differs from whole numbers and Asian quarter-lines, and when Over/Under 2.5 makes the most sense. Throughout, we’ll note where BetRocket helps you find real EV, not hunches.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

A clear, practical explainer of Asian Totals in soccer: what the market is, how pushes work on whole numbers, how quarter-lines (2.25 / 2.75) create Half-Win and Half-Loss, and how to pick the right line for your risk. Real-world scenarios, common mistakes, and a quick decision guide included. Throughout, we’ll show where BetRocket helps with EV+, line movement, and price comparisons.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

If you’ve ever typed what is a betting exchange into Google, you’re likely curious about how it differs from a traditional sportsbook — and whether it can help you bet smarter. In short, a betting exchange is a marketplace where customers bet against each other rather than against the house. The exchange matches opposing opinions (one person thinks an outcome will happen; another thinks it won’t) and takes a small commission from winners. Throughout this guide, we’ll connect the dots to how tools like BetRocket — our analytics platform for EV+ (expected value positive) edges, surebets, and line movement — fit into an exchange-based approach. BetRocket doesn’t take or place bets; it helps you analyze data and spot potential value.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

If you’ve ever wondered what is a correlated parlay and why are parlays bad, this guide breaks down the math, the sportsbook rules, and the few scenarios where parlays can make sense — backed by a data-first process you can run with BetRocket.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

If you’ve been seeing NBA pick’em everywhere this season, you’re not alone. The format blends simple choice-making (pick players or teams) with fast-moving NBA markets. This guide explains what NBA pick’em means across platforms, how payouts typically work, and a data-driven strategy to improve your edge — plus how BetRocket can help with EV+, Dropping Odds, odds history, and tracking.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
3 min to read

Parlay bets are exciting because they combine multiple wagers into one ticket, offering the chance for bigger payouts. But many bettors wonder: what is a push in a parlay bet, and how does it impact the outcome of your wager? Let’s break it down.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
3 min to read

When browsing odds on sportsbooks, you may notice something called an alternate line. But what is an alternate line in betting, and how can it affect your strategy? Let’s break it down.