What does handicap 1 (- 5.5 mean?

Line or Handicap Betting

Line betting is when a match is handicapped by the bookmaker. If one side is considered to be 5.5 points better than the opposing team, you can wager that this team will win by more than 5.5 points. You can also back the opponent to lose by no more than 5.5 points or win the match.

What does handicap 1 (- 1.5 mean in baseball?

The handicap in baseball betting is referred to as the Run Line. Unlike other sports, the handicap in baseball is consistent and is always set at 1.5. This means if a team is -1.5 they have to win by two runs and +1.5 means a team can lose by one run or win the game.

What does the minus mean in handicap?

Handicap betting markets apply either a positive or negative goal/point handicap to each side/player depending on which is identified as the favourite (negative handicap) or underdog (positive handicap).

What does 5.5 spread mean?

For example, if the Colts are favored over the Titans by 5.5 points and the Colts win by 7 points, the Colts have “covered the spread.” Bettors who wagered on the Colts will have won the bet. A favorite is always represented with a minus sign (-) preceding the point spread.

What does game handicap +5.5 mean in tennis?

In a positive handicap, the weaker player is provided with the advantage of a few games or positive handicap e.g. +2.5, +3.5 games and so on. When the final result comes out, this positive handicap is added to the weaker player's final score and the result of the bet is according to handicap score.

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What is handicap (- 5.5 in basketball?

Let us give you an example:

In a match between Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers we offer you a 'Handicap – Including Overtime' bet, where Golden State will win by at least six points (-5.5) or the Lakers don't lose with more than five points (+5.5).

What does handicap +3.5 mean in tennis?

Apply the handicap value of one of the players to their respective total score, in this instance we will apply Federer -3.5, meaning we take away 3.5 games from Federer's total games, giving a handicap score of… Player. Total Games Won. Handicap Value.

What does 5.5 mean in sports odds?

For example, let's say the Dallas Cowboys (+5.5) are playing the New England Patriots (-5.5). If you bet on the Cowboys, they don't have to win, they just have to lose by 5 points or less. If you bet on the Patriots, they have to win by at least 6 points.

What does a negative 5 spread mean?

In the simplest terms, a negative spread indicates the favorite, which is the side that's expected to win the matchup. A negative point spread really means that team has some work to do. For a negative spread bet to hit, the team has to beat its opponent by a margin greater than the point spread.

What does a minus 6.5 spread mean?

A minus 6.5 spread means the favorite team must win by more than 7 points and the losing team must lose less than 7 points to win. As you can see, spread betting is easy to understand once you learn about it. You have the chance of winning decent amounts on this type of bet and most bookkeepers offer it.

What does handicap (- 5.5 mean?

Line or Handicap Betting

For example, if a team is listed as -5.5 points, then your Bet will win if your team wins by 6 points or more. If a team is listed as +5.5 points, then your Bet will win if your team loses by 5 points or less or wins the game.

What does handicap +7.5 mean?

Using the example above, if your teams is +7.5 that means you will win if they win the game, draw the game or lose by seven points or less. It is harder for the favourite to win using the handicap basketball line, so you will get a better price than backing them on the standard money line.

What does handicap 1 (- 0.5 mean?

Asian handicap +0.5 indicates that the underdog receives a half goal head start, while -0.5 means that the favourite team starts with a half goal down. The head start or disadvantage will be included in the final score, which determines the result of your bet. Betting on a particular team is not enough for you to win.

What does handicap 1 (- 5 mean?

Handicap Home -1.5 means the minus one point five handicap of hosts. It's applicable for bets on winning of hosts in a match. Since the handicap is negative, 1.5 goals/points of hosts are taken away from a final score of a fight.

What does handicap (- 1 mean?

Handicap betting provides one team with a goal disadvantage (-0.5, -1, or 1.5 for example) for betting purposes. This can make games with a superior team more equal and interesting to bet on. A team must score one more goal than their handicap to win a bet.

What does handicap 1 (- 0.75 mean?

In order to be successful in betting with a -0.75 handicap, your team should win by two or more goals. If your chosen team wins by one goal then half of your stake is returned and the remaining half will be settled as a win at the odds taken. However, if the match ends in a draw then you lose your stake.

What does minus 4.5 spread mean?

In basketball, you might see a point spread of -4.5/+4.5, which means the favored team will need to win the game by five points or more for your bet to cover the spread. If you bet on the underdog, they simply need to win the game or lose the game by less than four points. If they lose by five, your bet won't cash.

What does a minus 3.5 spread mean?

Therefore, -2 means that a team must win by more than two points in order to cover the spread. If they win by exactly two points, the bet would push and the stake would be returned with no winnings. Similarly, -3.5 means the team must win by more than four.

What does a negative 4.5 spread mean?

Betting Line

Following this example, the Chiefs are at -4.5. This means that in order to win on the point spread or cover, Kansas City would need to win the game by five points or more.

What does 1 5 spread mean?

This means that the underdog must win outright or lose by exactly one point to cover the spread. Alternatively, a +1.5 spread means that the favorite must win by two points, runs, etc. or more.

What does handicap +2.5 mean?

Handicap Home +2.5 means the handicap of hosts plus two point five. It means a bet on winning of hosts of a field/site in a sports event chosen for a forecast. The handicap +2.5 gives hosts an advantage in 2.5 goals/points, which is added to a final result of a fight. The Handicap Home +2.5 bet can either win or lose.

What does handicap 1 2.5 mean?

A bet on Asian handicap -2.5 for England means: If the team wins by 3 or more, your bet wins. If the team wins by 1 or 2, your bet loses. If the team draws or loses, your bet loses.

What is home (- 1.5 in tennis?

Home +1.5 means a bet on winning of hosts taking into account the positive odds. This means that a home team can't lose with difference of two or more goals or points. They can win, ending up in a draw and give in at least a minimum. In other words, guests must win with difference of 2 or more goals or points.

What does handicap 1 (- 1.5 mean in basketball?

Handicap bet (-1.5)

This bet is suitable in cases where a match has an obvious favorite and thus the offered odds for its victory are negligible – less than 1.3. If you are confident that the game will end with a victory of the team by at least two goals, then you can bet on handicap (-1.5) to obtain a greater win.

How do you win a handicap bet?

A handicap bet is a kind of bet where the weaker team is given an advantage in terms of goals so as to level the playing ground. Likewise, the stronger team is given a goal disadvantage. In this case, the evidently stronger team has to overcome the already set deficit to win you the bet.