5Dimes -- Bet the board or straight?

[Dang-o]

Hypothetically, if I want to place a single bet for $100 on the Denver Nuggets at +220, what option should I use? Bet the board or straight? I don't get what the difference is.

[Mikail]

straight is less hassle. This way you can choose between risk or to win amount.

[onlooker]

Straight.

[Dang-o]

What is "risk" and "win"?

Sorry for the asinine questions, but the 5dimes site doesn't explain this.

[onlooker]

Risk = How much you want to risk. (+110, you put in a 100, and it will figure you want to win $110)
Win = How much you want to win. (-110, you would put in a 100, and it will figure $110 wagered)

It will show you the winning amount on the next screen. Bet is confirmed until you enter your password and submit.