Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that removes the draw option and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to give a more balanced chance.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of setting a budget for betting and deciding how much to wager on each bet to avoid big losses.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into a single custom bet.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either to lock in a profit or cut a loss.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (e.g., home win or draw), reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that eliminates the draw; you win if your chosen team wins, and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Expected Value
- The average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet over the long run, based on the odds and probability.
- Hedge
- Betting on the opposite side of an existing bet to protect against loss or guarantee a profit.
- Juice
- The extra fee a sportsbook adds to the odds, usually shown as a percentage that reduces your potential profit.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that tells you what percentage of your bankroll to bet to maximize growth while minimizing risk.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or spread after they are first posted, usually caused by heavy betting or new information.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number indicating the favorite and underdog.
- Odds Boost
- A promotion that raises the odds on a selected bet, offering a larger potential return.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be over or under a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out, increasing the odds.
- Point Spread
- A handicap applied to the favorite to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin for the bet to win.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A bet that is refunded in free bets if it loses, allowing you to try again without extra cost.
- Same-Game Parlay
- A parlay that combines multiple selections from one game, such as match result, total goals, and a goalscorer.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability, giving you a statistical edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The amount you must wager before withdrawing bonus winnings, often expressed as a multiple of the bonus.