When you are more established in your sports investing career, you may develop an interest in handicap betting.
As handicap betting has implications for odds and outcomes, new players may want to be mindful of them
until they become more familiar. A handicap can work for or against you as a punter, so understanding
them is a good bit of knowledge to add to your arsenal.
Handicapping is not done in all events. It is most prominent in events that earn points, although it is
also seen in horse racing events. However, you are more likely to encounter it when you are betting on football (soccer), basketball, rugby and tennis.
What is Handicap Betting?
Handicap betting essentially adds points to one side or the other. If you see both sides with a
handicap something is amiss or your bookmaker has been drinking. Steer clear of that! You should see
only one handicapped side in a given match up.
Betting handicap teams requires a bit of thought. For example, if the handicap add 1 to the score
of Germany, then all money lines and wagers under the handicap will add this in to the odds. Thus, if the
regular match is a draw, the handicap match will show Germany as the winner.
Another version of handicapping is known as Asian handicap betting, which applies to football.
In some ways, Asian handicap betting is a gift to punters, because it eliminates one of the outcomes.
In a typical match, you would have a winner, a loser, or face a draw. With Asian handicap betting, the
draw is no longer an option.
Instead, the Asian handicap adds goals so that there are no draws. The odds are very fine—they
even go down to a quarter goal to allow the bookmakers to draw as fine of a line as possible. It’s not a very
profitable venture for bookies as you don’t get long odds with this style. However, it does eliminate one of the
possible outcomes which can simplify things—you won’t make millions but you have an even shot at a prize.
All in all, handicap betting adds a bit of variety to your wagering experiences. Be sure you understand
the nuances before betting handicap odds so that you don’t think you’ve won but end up a loser once the
extra points are added on. Watch for Asian handicap betting if its football, but be sure that your
expectations are in line with the outcomes so that you can be a cheerful one at the end of the day.
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