Football betting terms and meaning

What are some betting terms?

Sports Betting Terms and Glossary

• Action – A bet or wager.
• Against the spread – The result of a game including the point spread.
• Bad Beat – A bet that looks like the bettor is going to win but doesn't.
• Book (Sportsbook) – A place where someone can bet on the outcome of sporting events.
• Buck – A $100 bet.

What does 1X2 mean in betting?

1X2 bets are hugely popular and a simple way of betting on sports where there is the possibility of a draw. The 1 refers to a home win, the X the draw and the 2 the away win. Unlike Asian handicaps or totals, 1X2 betting doesn't seek to even out any difference in perceived quality between the teams or players.

What does 1.5+ mean in betting?

underdog A spread of +1.5 or -1.5 basically indicates both teams are pretty much evenly matched—essentially, a +1.5 underdog has just about as good of a chance to win as a -1.5 favorite (at least in the eyes of oddsmakers).

What does +14.5 mean in betting?

The first number always tells us the point spread. In this case, the Bills are favored to win by 14.5 points. We know this because the “-” represents the favorite, whereas the “+” represents the underdog. So the Bills have to win by over 14.5 points to win the bet.

How do you read betting terms?

Total bet (over/under) - A bet on the combined number of points scored by both teams in a game, including overtime/extra innings. Under - The combined score of two teams is less than what the sportsbook set. Underdog (dog) - A team not favored to win a game. Wager - A get placed at a sportsbook.

What are 3 units in betting?

One unit is usually equal to one percent of a bankroll, though it's not the same for everyone. For example, if your bankroll is $1,000, one unit would be $10 or 1%. In this situation, if someone puts three units on a bet, it would be a $30 bet.

What is 1X2 & GG?

1X2 & GG/NG. If the final result of the match will be 1, X or 2 and if both teams will score at least one goal each during the whole match (GG) or one or both the teams do not score any goal during the whole match (NG).

What is Halftime 1X2?

Appendix A2 - Halftime 1X2 The winner (where one team scores more goals than the other team) or a draw (where both teams score an equal number of goals) based on the First Half Score.

What does +1 +1.5 mean in soccer?

A one-goal win on a bet of -1 would result in a push and your stake returned. Conversely, if you bet the spread on Team B at +0.5, +1, or +1.5, Team B would need to win or draw to cash a bet of +0.5, or win, draw or lose by no more than one to cash a bet of +1.5.

What does 1 and over 2.5 goals mean?

Over 2.5 is one of the most popular of all over/under (total goals) betting markets. Statistically speaking, most punters place a bet over or under the 2.5 goals amount. The over 2.5 goals market means that you are betting that the total number of goals scored during the match plus stoppage time will be over 2.5.

What does +8.5 mean in betting?

By betting on the spread, you wager on whether you think that Team 1 will win by more than 8.5 points (so 9 points or more). Conversely, if you wanted to bet on Team 2 +8.5, you are wagering that Team 2 will either win or only lose by fewer than 8.5 points (so 8 points or fewer).

What does +20 mean in betting?

If the odds are minus (–), then that amount of money must be wagered to win $100. (e.g. –150 means you must bet $150 to win $100.) If the odds are plus (+), that amount of money would be earned on a successful $100 wager. (e.g. +150 means you make $150 on a $100 wager.)

What does +4.5 mean in football betting?

A bet on Over 4.5 Goals is a bet that 5 or more goals will be scored during the match. In other words, if a scoreline has five or more goals in it, Over 4.5 goals will win. A winning score could be 3-2, 2-3, 3-3, 5-0, 0-5, 4-1, 1-4, 2-5, etc. Betting odds for Over Under 4.5 Goals.

How do you read football betting lines?

How do you read a sports betting line?

1. On the spread, the team with the negative line is the favorite, and the positive line indicates the underdog. ...
2. You can also identify favorites and underdogs by looking at the moneyline. ...
3. For betting on MLB games, the same basic concepts apply, but the run line replaces the spread.

How much is 1 unit in betting?

one percent One unit is usually equal to one percent of a bankroll, though it's not the same for everyone. For example, if your bankroll is $1,000, one unit would be $10 or 1%. In this situation, if someone puts three units on a bet, it would be a $30 bet.

What does 3+ mean in football betting?

On the other side of the bet, if a bettor chooses the underdog (+3), that team must either upset the favorite and win the game or lose the game, but by fewer than 3 points for the bettor to be successful.

What is FT HDP?

FT. HDP is a way to call Full-time Handicap. It means Asian handicap for the whole match. FT. O/U is understood as Full time Over/Under.

What does under 2.75 goals mean?

Under 2.75: 2 goals or less must be scored during the match to win. If 3 goals are scored, you win half of earnings. If 4 or more goals are scored, you lose your bet.

What does over 1.75 goals mean?

Under 1.75 is a HALF-LOSS. Over 1.75 is a HALF-WIN.

What is 90 5 in soccer?

Stoppage time is most often two to five minutes, added onto the regulation 90 minutes of a soccer game to make up for time lost to substitutions, teams purposely wasting time and injury assessments and removal.

What does +700 mean in football betting?

What does +700 mean in betting: If a team is +700 in a game, it means they are underdogs with 7/1 odds of winning. A $100 winning bet would pay out $700. What does +900 mean in betting: If you wager on a team at +900 you would win $900 for every $100 you bet.

What does +12.5 mean in betting football?

Adding the 12.5 points to their real score of 100 gives them an adjusted score of 112.5, which is now better than the Spur's real score of 109! In this scenario, the Charlotte Bobcats are said to have covered the spread, meaning that they won the game with their head start.

What does +6.5 mean in football betting?

Chicago +6.5 means that Chicago is the underdog and has been “spotted” or “given” 6.5 points; if Chicago loses by 6 or fewer points, it is a winning bet (if Chicago pulls an outright upset, it is also a winning bet). Usually, there is a 10 percent “juice” that the house or sportsbook charges for line betting.

What does +2.5 mean in football betting?

In sports betting, a team that is +2.5 is a 2.5-point underdog. The team must lose by 2 points or less or win the game in order for the bet to win.

What does minus mean in betting?

favorites The “+” and “-” are put in front of odds or lines, indicating the favorites and underdogs. The favorites will be marked with a minus sign, whereas underdogs get the plus sign. This is the case for all types of bets, including moneylines and point spreads.

What does +5.5 mean in football betting?

If you take the Broncos at +5.5, they need to either win the game or lose by five points or fewer for you to win. The favorite is always associated with a minus, the underdog with a plus. MORE: Our Super Bowl pick against the spread.

What does +0.25 mean in betting?

On the other hand, betting with a +0.25 handicap means your chosen team must win for your bet to be successful. If the match ends in a draw, it would be the same process as when you bet with a -0.25 handicap. If they lose then you also lose your stake.

What does a 3 to 1 bet mean?

Multiplying the fractional odds by your wager shows what profit you would collect. For example, 3/1 odds mean you profit three times the amount you wagered. A $1 bet at 3/1 would pay out $4 in total, or a $3 profit and your $1 original wager. Conversely, 1/3 odds mean you profit a third of what you wagered.

What does over 2.75 goals mean?

An Asian over 2.75 goals means that half the stake is bet on over 2.5 goals and the other half on over 3 goals (2.75 is the average of 2.5 and 3). A special feature of Asian bets is that the stake is paid back if exactly the total number of goals/points that was bet on is reached.

How do you read a spread?

For example, if a spread is (-7.5) points, your team needs to win by eight or more. If you bet on an underdog, they can lose by fewer than the assigned spread or win outright for you to win. For example, if a spread is (+5.5) points, your team can lose by 5 or fewer or win outright.

What is HT FT in football?

Half time / full time (HT/FT)

What does +1.5 handicap mean?

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.

Does 2+ goals mean 2 or more?

Hi Steve, 2+ means "two or more", so two counts, as does more.

What does over 1.25 goals mean?

Over 1.25 - you win a bet if there are 2 or more goals. 1 goal means you get a refund of half of the stake and the loss of the rest of it. No goals result in a lost bet. Under 1 - you win a bet if there is 0 goals.

What does +7.5 mean in football?

Pointspread betting is most common in football and basketball. An underdog could be expressed, for example, as +7.5. That means that if the team wins the game, or loses by seven or fewer points, then those who bet on that team won.

What does 2.75 mean in soccer?

An Asian over 2.75 goals means that half the stake is bet on over 2.5 goals and the other half on over 3 goals (2.75 is the average of 2.5 and 3).

What is a 443 in soccer?

Getty Images. What is a 4-3-3? The 4-3-3 is a formation that uses four defenders – made up of two centre-backs and two full-backs – behind a midfield line of three. The most common set-up in midfield is one deeper player – the single pivot – and two slightly more advanced to either side.

What does +1200 mean in football betting?

A $100 bet on a team at +1200 means a payout of $1,200 if successful. What does “minus 160” means: It's the same as -160 and refers to a modest moneyline favorite. To win $100 on a -160 favorite, you would need to risk $160.

What does +4000 mean in football betting?

Higher numbers like +400, +500, +5000, etc. represent how much of an underdog the team is in the game. The higher the number the more likely the team is expected to lose in the eyes of the oddsmakers. The number also indicates how much money would win in comparison to every $100 you wager.

What does +10.5 mean in football betting?

Looking at the underdogs, the Redskins are +10.5 on the spread (10.5-point underdogs), meaning they would have to lose by 10 or less in order for your bet to cash. The Titans are 4.5-point underdogs, meaning they would have to lose by four points or less in order to win.

What does a +10.5 spread mean?

Looking at the underdogs, the Redskins are +10.5 on the spread (10.5-point underdogs), meaning they would have to lose by 10 or less in order for your bet to cash. The Titans are 4.5-point underdogs, meaning they would have to lose by four points or less in order to win.

What does a minus 7 spread mean?

A favorite will always be surrendering points, i.e. a -7 spread for the Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins means that oddsmakers have labeled the Bills as the favorite by seven points.

What does negative 2 spread mean?

A point spread is a bet on the margin of victory in a game. The stronger team or player will be favored by a certain number of points, depending on the perceived gap in ability between the two teams. A minus sign (-) means that team is the favorite. A plus sign (+) means that team is the underdog.

Do I lose money if bet is negative?

The negative number shows how much has to be risked to win a $100 payout. Thus, if the money line for the team that you picked was -400, it means that if you placed a successful $400 bet, you would gain $100 on payout. This means that the bettor would have risked $400 and ultimately gained $100.

How do you read odds?

American odds For favored bets, the bet odds will start with a negative number and they tell you how much you need to bet to win $100. If the odds are -110, a common number for a bet involving a spread, you would need to bet $110 to win $100. If your odds are -200, you would need to bet $200 to win $100.

What does +0.75 mean in betting?

Meanwhile, betting with a +0.75 handicap means your team must win or end in a draw for your bet to be a success. If they lose by even just one goal then half of your stake is returned and the other half is a loss. If your team loses by two or more goals then you lose your stake.

What are 7 to 2 odds?

When horse racing odds are shown in the form of 7-2, 5-1, etc, it expresses the amount of profit to the amount invested. So odds of 7-2 mean that for every $2 invested, the punter gets $7 profit in return. This means when you bet $2, the total return if the bet is successful is $9.

What are 9 to 2 odds?

What does 9 to 2 odds mean? 9-2 Betting Odds means that out of 11 possible outcomes, the 9/2 odds are that there will be 9 of one kind of outcome and 2 of another kind of outcome. The 9-2 odds calculation means for every 11 betting events your selection should win 2 times and on 9 occasions the selection will not win.

What does over 2.5 and 3 mean in soccer?

Betting Totals: For example, if you bet on the Over 2.25 goals, half your bet is placed on “Over 2” and the other half of the bet is placed on “Over 2.5”. If the game settles on 2, you lose half your bet (Over 2.5) and refunded the other half (Over 2). If the game settles on 3, you win both bets (Over 2 and Over 2.5).

What are the 3 types of spreads?

There are three main types of options spread strategy: vertical, horizontal and diagonal. A vertical spread strategy – sometimes known as a money spread – uses two options with identical expiry dates but different strike prices.

Is a high or low spread good?

A trader that trades with low spreads will have less operating cost and long-term savings. Therefore, a high spread trader will have to generate higher profits to offset the cost. For many traders, the spread is very important within their losses and gains.

What does HF mean in football?

HF = Home Team Fouls Committed. AF = Away Team Fouls Committed.

What does 1h mean in football?

It means the first half of a game. It means you should wager on the team that has the most points in the first half. For example, if a team has a 3-0 lead before the game starts, you should bet on them to win the game.

What does +1 and +1.5 in soccer bet mean?

A one-goal win on a bet of -1 would result in a push and your stake returned. Conversely, if you bet the spread on Team B at +0.5, +1, or +1.5, Team B would need to win or draw to cash a bet of +0.5, or win, draw or lose by no more than one to cash a bet of +1.5.

What does +5 handicap mean?

Essentially, the lower your golf handicap, the more skilled you are. A player with a handicap of 5 means that the average of this player's previous rounds was 5 over par (criteria changed from 5 rounds to 3 rounds starting in 2020).

What is it called 4 goals?

For reference: 2 = brace, 3 = hat-trick, 4 = haul, 5 = glut, 6 = double hat-trick, 7 = haul-trick. 9:57 PM · Mar 7, 2012. 287.

What does +8 mean in football?

8 – Central Midfielder – The unsung hero of the team, central midfielders are integral in practically every play on the field, from offense to defense.

What is a +7.5 spread?

A 7.5 spread means the favorite needs to win by at least 8 points. That's because you can't score half points, half goals, or half runs in sports.

What does +1.5 mean in soccer?

When you see a +1.5 in front of a team's name, that means that they are 1.5-point underdogs in that matchup.

What is DM mean in soccer?

Defensive midfielders Defensive midfielders are central midfield players that focus more on defence than attack. They need strength to make strong tackles and they also need stamina and some degree of passing skill as they need to support other midfielders.

What does +1600 mean in betting?

If the odds are plus (+), that amount of money would be earned on a successful $100 wager. (e.g. +150 means you make $150 on a $100 wager.) Money line is also sometimes referred to as “American Odds.” The standard (and often implied) number is –110, meaning a successful bet of $110 would net $100 profit.

What does +230 mean in betting?

+230 American odds, 2.00 European odds, 2/1 fractions.

What is a 0 point spread?

Betting on the point spread means betting on whether the favorite will defeat the "underdog" by more than the point spread. When the point spread is 0, it is often shown as "PK" since bettors must simply "pick" the winner of the game regardless of margin of victory.

Are minus odds good?

What Does It Mean When Odds Are Negative? Negative numbers (in American money line odds) are reserved for the favorite on the betting line and indicate how much you need to stake to win $100—you generally need to put down more to win $100 on the favorite.

What does +3.5 mean?

Betting the Bengals +3.5 means the bet wins if they lose by 3 points or less, or if they win outright.

How do you pick a spread?

Bookmakers set a spread with the hopes of getting equal action on both sides of a game. For example, the Colts are a -3 point favorite against the Texans. The -3 points is the spread. If you want to bet the Colts on the spread, it would mean the Colts need to win by at least three points for you to win the bet.

How can I bet without losing?

Beginner's Methods Of Winning Bets Without Losing

1. Carry out Extensive Research. ...
2. Avoid Overconfidence. ...
3. Make use of a Handicapper. ...
4. Avoid Parlays.

Can you bet on both teams to win?

How Arbitrage and Betting the Middle Works. Betting the middle involves taking both sides of a two-way bet. For instance, if you were betting on a football game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals, you'd bet on both teams to win, each at different sportsbooks that are offering different betting odds.

What are 7 to 5 odds?

The 7-5 betting odds probability is a 58.3 per cent probability of a particular outcome and a 41.7 per cent probability of another outcome. The 7/5 odds implied probability means your selection has a 41.7% chance of winning and a 58.3% chance the selection will lose.

What are 3 to 10 odds?

10-3 Betting Odds means that out of 13 possible outcomes, the 10/3 odds are that there will be 10 of one kind of outcome and 3 of another kind of outcome. The 10-3 odds calculation means for every 13 betting events your selection should win 3 times and on 10 occasions the selection will not win.

What are 3 to 5 odds?

Odds of 3-5 indicate that your profit will be three-fifths of a dollar. In other words, for every $5 you bet you can win $3 in profit.

What does a 4 3 3 mean in soccer?

The 4-3-3 is a formation that uses four defenders – made up of two centre-backs and two full-backs – behind a midfield line of three. The most common set-up in midfield is one deeper player – the single pivot – and two slightly more advanced to either side.

Is higher spread better?

The tighter the spread, the better value you get as a trader. For example: The bid price is 1.26739 and the ask price is 1.26749 for the GBP/USD currency pair.

What is 1 pip?

A pip is the smallest whole unit price move that an exchange rate can make, based on forex market convention. Most currency pairs are priced out to four decimal places and a single pip is in the last (fourth) decimal place. A pip is thus equivalent to 1/100 of 1% or one basis point.

What is the most predictable currency pairs?

Here's a look at six of the most tradable currency pairs in forex.

1. EUR/USD. YinYang/Getty Images. ...
2. USD/JPY: Trading the "Gopher" The next most actively traded pair has traditionally been the USD/JPY. ...
3. GBP/USD: Trading the "Cable" ...
4. AUD/USD: Trading the "Aussie" ...
5. USD/CAD: Trading the "Loonie" ...
6. USD/CNY: Trading the Yuan.

What does FF mean in football?

Football Glossary

What does PP mean in football?

"Power play" is a sporting term used to describe a period of play where one team has a numerical advantage in players, usually due to a rule violation by the opposing team.

What does +160 mean in football?

A positive numbered line will profit more than the initial wager. Example: A line of +160 means that a $100 bet would profit $160. A negative number line profits less than the initial wager. Example: A line of -150 means one would have to bet $150 to profit $100 (getting $250 total — their original bet and the profit).

What does OTS mean in football?

Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw where the scores are the same.

Is a +7 handicap good?

Congratulations. As a 7-handicap, you're in the top 21 percent of male golfers—top 3 percent for females—according to the United States Golf Association. A professional career isn't happening anytime soon, but you should be proud of the level you've attained.

Is a +1 handicap good?

What is a good or bad handicap number?: The lower the handicap number means the better the golfer. The higher the handicap number means the worse the golfer. For example: A 1-handicapper is a good golfer.

What are 7 goals called?

For reference: 2 = brace, 3 = hat-trick, 4 = haul, 5 = glut, 6 = double hat-trick, 7 = haul-trick.

What is 3 goals in a row called?

A hat trick as hockey fans know it comes when a player scores three goals in a game, usually earning him a cascade of hats thrown onto the ice by fans (especially if the player is on the home team). A natural hat trick is when a player scores three consecutive goals in a game.

What is a 45 in football?

A '45' is signalled in football when a defending player knocks the ball over his own endline. Instead of a corner like in soccer, a free-kick is awarded to the opposing team on the 45-metre line.

What is 7 and 7 football called?

The American 7s Football League (A7FL) is a professional league in the United States which plays a seven-man version of gridiron football called American 7s Football. Launched in 2015, its games are played without football helmets or other protective equipment.

What is a +11.5 spread?

With a spread of 11.5, you can either take the Warriors -11.5 (meaning you think Curry and company will win by more than 11.5 points) or you can go with the Grizzlies +11.5 (meaning you think that even though the underdogs may lose the game outright, they will lose by less than 11.5 points).

What is MC in football?

Midfielder Centre (M C) Attacking midfielder Left (AM L) Attacking midfielder Right (AM R) Attacking midfielder Centre (AM C)

What does +300 mean in betting?

What does +300 mean? The +300 represents the odds of a bet. In this situation, for every $100 that you bet on Duke to win, you'd pocket $300 in return should Duke win this year's men's college basketball tournament. Toss down a cool $1k on them and you'd pull in $3,000 if they win.

What does +240 mean in betting?

the underdog New York Giants +240 If you see a plus sign (+) in front of the number, that indicates that it's the underdog, and again, the number after it indicates how much you'd win with a $100 bet. If you bet $100 on the Giants to win, and they did, you'd win $240.

Is a negative spread good?

A point spread is a bet on the margin of victory in a game. The stronger team or player will be favored by a certain number of points, depending on the perceived gap in ability between the two teams. A minus sign (-) means that team is the favorite.

What is +7 spread football?

If the spread is set at +7, this means that to cover, the underdog must either win the game outright or lose by fewer than seven points. For the favorite to cover, they must win by more than seven points.

What do +- odds mean?

The “+” and “-” are put in front of odds or lines, indicating the favorites and underdogs. The favorites will be marked with a minus sign, whereas underdogs get the plus sign. This is the case for all types of bets, including moneylines and point spreads.

What does this mean <<< 3?

The emoticon <3. means "Love" or "I Love You." The characters < and 3 (which together mean "less than three") form a picture of a heart on its side and are used as an emoticon, meaning "love" or "I love you." For example: Sam: <3.

What does +3.5 mean in football?

A positive spread (ex: Bengals +3.5) means one can win the bet if that team loses by less than that amount. Betting the Bengals +3.5 means the bet wins if they lose by 3 points or less, or if they win outright.

What are the 5 types of spread?

Common spreads include dairy spreads (such as cheeses, creams, and butters, although the term "butter" is broadly applied to many spreads), margarines, honey, plant-derived spreads (such as jams, jellies, and hummus), yeast spreads (such as vegemite and marmite), and meat-based spreads (such as pâté).

Which bet is easiest to win?

What are the easiest bets to win?

• BTTS: BTTS bet demands the punters to predict if both teams will score a goal or not. ...
• Over/Under: This bet can work in your favor when you have chosen a smaller figure as reference. ...
• Double chance bet: In this bet, you win money when any two from the three outcomes are obtained.

What is the smartest way to bet?

Six tips for becoming a sharper sports bettor

1. 1Know your bet's break-even rate.
2. 2Shop around for the best price.
3. 3Know the value of a half-point, especially in NFL betting.
4. 4Avoid parlays, especially single-game parlays.
5. 5Place your bets early in the week, not at the last minute.
6. 6Focus on closing line value.

Can you bet on a team losing?

Sports Betting Overview If a bet is on the winner of a game, that is called a moneyline bet. If you're betting that a team will win or lose by a certain amount of points, that is called a spread bet.

Which is the easiest sport to bet on and win?

What's the Easiest Sport to Bet On?

• College Basketball – Easiest Sport for Beating the Book.
• NFL Football – Most Accessible Sport to Bet On.
• MLB Baseball – Best Sport for Beginning Sports Bettors.
• Conclusion.

What are 2 to 3 odds?

Most Common Betting Odds Conversion Table