A type of
Bet where one of the runners is given an advantage (
Handicap), so the outcome of
Bet depends whether
Handicap has been covered or not. Unlike
Asian Handicap, there is no option of
Void bet, it is either won or lost (except the match is void itself, of course). One of the teams is given an integer number of goals advantage, and three odds are offered: either team to win, and draw; number of goals given in
Handicap is added to final result of the match, and that figure decides result of
Handicap.
See also:
Asian Handicap.
Synonims: EV.
This concept is important for bettors who want to follow a structured and analytical approach in the long term. Instead of focusing on short-term outcomes, the aim is to identify situations where the odds offer favourable analytical value compared to the actual probability of an event.
See: Value Bets.