Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Football Insights.
- Accumulator
- A bet that combines multiple selections, where the winnings from each selection roll over to the next, and you win only if all selections win.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the winner.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of bet that gives one team a virtual lead or deficit, removing the draw option and offering only two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake amount, and potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either securing a profit or limiting a loss.
- Cover
- When a favorite wins by more points than the spread, the bet on the favorite is said to cover the spread.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (win, draw, or loss) in a single wager.
- European Handicap
- A type of handicap that gives one team a head start of one, two, or three goals, while still allowing a draw as a betting option.
- Hedge
- Placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet on a match after it has started, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission or fee that the bookmaker charges on a bet, reflected in the odds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number set by the bookmaker that shows how much you can win for each unit you wager.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the betting field, requiring the favorite to win by a certain margin.
- Public Money
- The amount of bets placed by the majority of recreational bettors, often used to gauge market sentiment.
- Push
- A tie result where the bet is refunded because the final outcome matches the exact line set by the bookmaker.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds look better than they should be, giving you a chance to make a profit over time.
- Vig
- Short for vigorish, the cut or commission that the bookmaker takes from each winning bet.