S

Sawbuck
$10

Scared Money
Money that a player can’t afford to lose which makes him nervous and may cause him to play differently fearing losing it all.

Sharp – SB
Smart bettor.

Shill – C
A person who plays in a game for the house to fill empty seats.

Skin
$1

Sportsbook – SB
A bookmaking business.

Spread – SB
The point spread.

Steam – SB
Heavy action on one side of a game.

Straight Bet – SB
A bet on a team to win.

T

Taking Points – SB
Betting on the underdog.

Teaser – SB
A bet in which the bettor is required to bet on two to six teams while being given additional points. The bettor must win all games to win the bet.

Total – SB
The total combined points/runs/goals scored in a game

Tout – SB
Someone who sells their expertise on sporting events.

U

Underdog – SB
The team most likely to lose the game according to the betting lines.

V

Vigorish - SB
Also called juice, and vig, it is the bookies fee.

W

White Meat
Profit.