Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across 球迷攻略誌.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to eliminate the draw, giving a team a virtual advantage or disadvantage.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, separate from everyday finances.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder allows you to combine different markets from a single match into one customized wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- Both Teams to Score is a market where you win if each side scores at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, offering a reduced payout to either lock in a profit or limit a loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a bet on the exact final score of the match, offering high odds for precise predictions.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance lets you back two of the three possible outcomes in a match (e.g., home win or draw), reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet removes the draw option; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is returned, otherwise you win if your chosen team wins.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a promotional token provided by the sportsbook that you can use to place a bet without risking your own money.
- In-Play
- In-Play betting lets you place bets on events while the match is already in progress, with odds that shift as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- Kelly Criterion is a formula that calculates the optimal proportion of your bankroll to bet based on your perceived edge.
- Moneyline
- A Moneyline bet is a wager on which team will win the match outright, with odds reflecting the favorite and underdog.
- Odds
- Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Odds Boost
- Odds Boost is a promotion that increases the payout odds on a specific selection for a limited time.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A Parlay combines multiple selections into a single bet, and all selections must win for the bet to pay out.
- Push
- A Push happens when the result lands exactly on the line, resulting in the bet being refunded with no win or loss.
- ROI
- ROI, or Return on Investment, measures the profit generated relative to the total amount wagered.
- Spread
- The Spread assigns a point handicap to the favorite to level the betting field, requiring the favorite to win by more than the spread to cover.
- Stake
- Stake is the specific amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- System Bet
- System Bet is a combination of multiple smaller bets that covers various outcomes, allowing a payout even if some selections lose.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds offered by the sportsbook are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Vig
- Vig, short for vigorish, is the commission the sportsbook charges for taking your bet, reflected in the odds.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the total amount you must bet before bonus funds can be withdrawn, often expressed as a multiple of the bonus.