Handicap in sports betting

Handicap in betting is a type of bet in which the calculation of the outcome takes into account not only the final result of the match, but also a predetermined difference of goals, points, pucks. This option allows a little insurance when the player is not sure of the victory of one of the teams or, on the contrary, to get additional income, for example, when a modest odds are offered on the net victory of the favorite.

Difference between a handicap and a regular handicap

Handicap is a tougher kind of handicap. If in the first case at the outcome of the match the player either loses or wins, then when choosing the second bet in certain cases a full refund is possible. Thus, in a handicap you can take the outcome with less risk, reducing the number of losing options from two to one. For example, in the design of W1(1:0) (this is how the handicap is denoted in sports betting), a win of one ball will be calculated as a loss. But if the player takes Handicap1(-1), then at a similar outcome will be issued a payment with odds of 1.

 Types of handicap in sports betting

 There are several types of such bets, but most often players choose two of them.

 Asian

This is an alternative name for the handicap, where fractions are used instead of integers. Thus, the bet covers two outcomes at once, offering the player some insurance, to return some of the money if the prediction does not go in 1 ball, a point. For example, when selecting W1(1,25:0) is enough for the team to win by one ball. In the bet will be considered winning as a victory in 1 ball, and with a larger score. True, in the first case, the return is unlikely to cover the investment.

European

European handicap in betting is similar to the forfeit, reflects the gap, the advantage of one of the teams before the start of the fight. In the line it is denoted in the form of outcomes: W1(0:1), X(0:2), W2(2:0). It is the score in brackets must be added to the final result to understand whether the bet went in or not. If the outcome matches the coupon, the player will be paid the winnings.

To understand what is the European handicap is best to use an example. For example, in the match Milan – Juventus in the corresponding section bet on W1(1:0). The game ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of Milan. This means that the coupon is considered winning (the European view assumed a victory of two or more goals). If the team had drawn, lost or won by just one goal, the bet would have lost.

 Differences between Asian and European handicaps            

Other types

In addition to the popular, European and Asian handicaps, there are more exotic variants in sports betting:

• Whole – the bookmaker offers to predict the match by operating on whole goals, for example a 1:0 handicap.
• Non-integer (hard) – a type of Asian handicap, in which half values (0.25, 0.75, etc.) are used to form the line. Thus, the possibility of a return is excluded.
• Zero – in sports betting under this term is a regular handicap.
• All match / time, 15-minute segment – offers to predict the final score taking into account the starting advantage for the selected time interval.

Important nuances of handicap betting

In addition to a clear understanding of what is a handicap in soccer betting, to win it is important to take into account some nuances that will help to make the right choice. So, before concluding a bet, it is worth carefully reading the terms of a particular bookmaker’s office. Often under the handicap can mean a handicap, and vice versa. As a rule, this can be found in foreign BC.

Most bookmakers allow to form expresses, systems, combining handicap with any bets on other events. Some offer combined bets on one match, such options should be sought in a separate section of the line.

How to calculate winnings

For example, a 1:0 handicap means that the team has a one goal advantage before the match. To win, it is necessary that the event ends with a victory of the home team with a margin of at least two goals. If the bet is made against the favorite, for its passage the guests are enough not to lose. If after the final whistle on the scoreboard will be 1:0, the bet will be considered lost (as opposed to a handicap, where in such an outcome would be calculated with odds of 1). Similarly with the score 2:0. Here the handicap will be counted if the opponent misses 3 or more goals.

 Pros and Cons of Handicap

FAQ

What are some handicap betting strategies?

When choosing a handicap in betting, it is important to correctly assess the strength of the opponents. After all, not always the favorite is able to win the opponent defeatedly. Therefore, the following is recommended in this type of betting:

• Do not bet on a 1:0 handicap in a match of equal teams. In this case, there is a high probability of a draw or a victory in one ball (both options mean a loss). Therefore, it is better to either take a net victory of the team with lower odds, or bet on the opponent.
• Take into account the tournament position in the table. If an important match is scheduled in the calendar, the favorite can release a weakened starting lineup or not to bring the event to a rout.

What is a handicap in soccer betting?

This is a type of bet in which the player must guess the outcome, taking into account the starting score. That is, to calculate to the final figures is added to the result indicated in brackets.

What bets can be substituted for a handicap?

A direct alternative is the European handicap. For example, the European handicap 0:1 corresponds to a handicap (-1,5). That in the first and in the second case to pass the bet, a soccer match can not end in a draw. To win, the favorite must win with a difference of two or more goals.

What does 1(0:1) and 2:0 handicap mean?

The score indicated in brackets means the advantage of one of the opponents before the start of the confrontation, which will be taken into account when calculating the payout. If Handicap1(0:1) is selected, it is enough for the player to win if the first team draws or wins with any score.