How to Read Asian Handicap Full Lines at Brokerstorm Asianstorm
If you are one of those tired of coming across odds so tiny that they are not worth a bet,
asian handicap bets might be the solution. Let’s break down the term, see how it works and
how you can read the various bet types.
What does Asian Handicap mean?
In sports betting, there are often events where one team or one player is more likely to win
because they are obviously stronger than the other. In matches like that, the odds for that team or player to win are typically very low, which usually prevents bettors from choosing them and they search for more appealing odds on other events.
Asian Handicap is the type of bet that balances things out on matches as such by giving the underdog team a head start that is expressed in leading goals before the game begins. Now that the outcome is not so obvious anymore, the odds offered are better and predicting correctly becomes more interesting.
So, let’s break down the term “Asian Handicap”.
Why Asian? This type of betting is named Asian because it was initiated by bookies in Asia, but it became very popular and it is now internationally spread.
Why “Handicap”? it is called “Handicap” because the weaker team or player is given before
the game begins an advantage over the stronger, a “handicap”.
Asian Handicap Basics
Understanding the Handicap Signs
All Asian Handicap bets are represented with plus and minus symbols (-/+) and a number
right next to each symbol (e.g. -1/+1). By the symbol a bettor can understand if the team or player is given an advantage or disadvantage, and by the number they can see that advantage or disadvantage expressed in number of goals.
“+” Plus Sign
If you see the plus sign next to a team or player it means that they are given an advantage before the match begins with a virtual lead of a certain number of goals.
“-“ Minus Sign
If you see the minus sign next to a team or player it means that they were given a disadvantage before the match begins with a virtual lead of a certain number of goals.
So with these symbols you can understand which team or player is considered by the
bookmakers stronger or weaker. The number next to the symbol expresses the margin by
which the teams or players are considered stronger or weaker.
Asian Handicap Full Lines
Asian Handicap Full Lines is the simplest type of handicap betting. This type of bet is expressed with a plus or minus symbol and a whole number next to it (e.g. +1, -2 etc). These full lines represent the level of advantage or disadvantage given to each team or player. The only full line given without a minus or plus symbol next to it is the one expressed by the number zero (0).
Let’s see how you can interpret handicap full lines.
0 Handicap (Draw No Bet):
This full line means that no handicap is applied on the match. If
the match ends in draw, your bet neither wins nor loses, and you receive your stake back.
The whole philosophy behind handicaps is to even things out and eliminate the option of a
draw. That is why this line is called “Draw No Bet”, because in case the match ends in a
draw, it is like the bet had been canceled.
Positive Handicap (+1 / +2 etc):
The team with this full line has the virtual lead in the match.
+1 Handicap:
The team starts the match with one goal advantage. If you bet on this team to win, your bet wins in all cases, unless the team loses by more than one goals. If they win, if they lose by exactly one goal or if the match ends in a draw, your bet wins.
+2 Handicap:
The team starts the match with two goals advantage. If you bet on that team to win, your bet wins in all cases, unless they lose by more than two goals. If they win, if they lose by exactly two goals or the match ends in a draw, your bet wins.
In the same manner you can interpret all other positive asian handicap full lines.
Negative Handicap (-1 / -2 etc):
The team with this full line has the virtual disadvantage in the match.
-1 Handicap:
The team starts the match virtually being one goal behind. If you bet on that team to win, your bet will win only if the team wins the match by more than one goal. If they lose or the game ends in a draw, your bet loses and you lose your stake. If they win by exactly one goal, your bet neither wins nor loses and you receive your stake back.
-2 Handicap:
The team starts the match virtually being two goals behind. If you bet on this team to win, your bet will win only if the team wins the match by more than two goals. In case they lose, they win by one goal or the game ends in a draw, your bet loses and you lose your stake. If they win by exactly two goals, your bet neither wins nor loses and you receive your stake back.
In the same manner you can interpret all other positive asian handicap full lines.
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In a Nutshell
Asian Handicap is a type of bet that evens out the possibilities of win for teams or players in matches where the one is clearly stronger than the other. Positive numbers signify the
advantage and negative numbers signify the disadvantage. Learning how to read the different types of handicap lines is very important for making good decisions before placing
bets. Asian Handicap offers way better odds to matches as such, and makes betting way more exciting for bettors.
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