Thread: Just won this 5-team parley
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Old 12-11-2007, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Slinky View Post
I don't know where you are placing your bets, but a 5 team parlay should pay around 25 to 1. You got payed 10 to 1. the true odds on a 5 team parlay is 31 to 1. The house edge is almost 19%, that's why , percentage wise, a 5 teamer is such a bad bet.
I bet on the Vikings and Patriots to win straight up, that is why the odds are not what you say.
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