Straight wagers, Parlays, or Teasers?

[Da Manster!]

Just curious as to see how the forum and some our top handicappers wager...Specifically, what is your preference?...I did three totals tonight and put even dollar units on each play....Well two have already hit and I'm just waiting on the Yanks/Angels which I took over 8!...the majority of the time I'll do straight bets only just in case I go 2 out of 3!...At least I come out ahead and you can't argue with a 66% hit rate...and one loss doesn't cost me...but now I'm kind of regretting not parlaying them!...

[Philavanh]

Straight bets are the way to go. But I find myself doing parlays from time to time.

[underal]

a local once told me
straight bets- i will take them
totals- i will gladly take them
parlays and teasers-i will send a limo to you to take them

[mathdotcom]

+EV bets

[LT Profits]

Straight Wagers for 90% of the action but others have their place (teasers for football only)

[Da Manster!]

Totally agree with the above sentiments!...It looks like most of us are on the same page...Straight wagers is the majority of the time with the occassional teaser and parlay!...

[Buster Posey]

Straight bets are the best way to go for the most part. But if you can place 2 or 3 different 3 team parlays that pay 6 to 1 and hit 1/3 that is +4 Units right there...

Its not impossible to do well betting parlays.

[GunShard]

Parlays should be no longer than 2 teams. Research and Secure your first pick before moving on to your second pick.