If Bets

Conditional bets or multiple smaller parlays created from a set of selections.

An “if” bet is the combination of 2-4 straight bets, joined together by an “if condition” or “if-clause.” There are 2 possible conditions: “if win or tie,” or “if win only.” Likewise, each subsequent leg of the “if” bet will be placed as long as the preceding bet wins.

The main advantage of an “if” bet is that you can place multiple wagers with a limited amount of funds. You can use a single risk amount to place up to 4 wagers, which can be concurrent or overlapping.

Example:

New Orleans Saints -5 ($110 to win $100), IF (win, tie or cancel) San Francisco 49ers +4 ($110 to win $100)

• If Saints -5 loses, the wager stops there and Sportbook grades it as a loss for -$110.
• If Saints -5 wins (+$100), you continue with the 49ers wager.
• If the 49ers +4 wins, the wager is a $200 winner.
• If 49ers +4 loses, the wager is a $10 loss ($100 – $110).