upout

**Upout**

An "upout" is a term commonly used in the context of sports betting, particularly in American sports like basketball, baseball, and football. It refers to a wager where the bettor predicts that a team will win the game by a specific margin, but the bet is voided if the game ends in a tie. This type of bet is often associated with the "over/under" betting format, where the bookmaker sets a total points or runs score for the game.

In an upout bet, the bettor specifies a minimum winning margin, such as "over 100" for a basketball game, meaning the team must win by at least 10 points. If the game ends in a tie, the bet is automatically canceled, and the bettor typically receives a refund. This type of bet is designed to limit the risk for bookmakers, as they avoid having to pay out on ties.

Upouts are popular among bettors who prefer to avoid the uncertainty of ties and instead focus on guaranteed wins with a set margin. They are also used in some sports like baseball, where the "up" bet is a variation where the team must win by at least one run. While upouts offer simplicity and predictability, they come with a higher risk of losing compared to straight-up bets, as the potential payouts are capped by the minimum margin specified.

The term "upout" can also be used more broadly in casual conversation to describe a situation where someone leaves a situation abruptly, often with a sense of relief or finality. However, in betting terminology, it strictly refers to the specific type of wager described above.