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Sports Betting Glossary

Comprehensive sports betting glossary: clear definitions for all sports terms to enhance your betting experience.

Updated over a week ago

General Terms

  • Accumulator (Parlay): A single bet that links multiple bets together, all of which must win for the accumulator to win.

  • Cash Out: Option to settle a bet before the event has finished to secure a profit or minimize a loss.

  • Double Chance: A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., Home Win or Draw).

  • Draw No Bet (DNB): A bet where the stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw.

  • Handicap Betting: A bet where one team is given a points/goals advantage or disadvantage.

  • In-Play Betting: Placing bets on a match while it is ongoing, with odds updated in real-time.

  • Money Line: A bet on the outright winner of the match.

  • Odds: The ratio representing the likelihood of an event happening, determining the payout.

  • Over/Under: A bet on whether the total points/goals scored will be over or under a specified number.

  • Stake: The amount of money placed on a bet.

Soccer Terms

  • 1X2: A bet on either the home team (1), a draw (X), or the away team (2).

  • Asian Handicap: A type of handicap bet that eliminates the possibility of a draw.

  • Both Teams to Score (BTTS): A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal.

  • Correct Score: A bet on the exact final score of the match.

  • Double Chance: A bet covering two possible outcomes (e.g., Home Win or Draw).

  • Fast Markets: Bets on events occurring in the next 1, 5, or 10 minutes.

  • First/Last/Anytime Scorer: A bet on a specific player to score the first, last, or any goal during the match.

  • Half Time/Full Time: A bet on the result at both half time and full time.

  • Handicap: A bet where one team is given a goal advantage/disadvantage.

  • Total Goals: A bet on the total number of goals scored in the match.

Basketball Terms

  • Assists: A bet on the number of assists a player will make.

  • First Half Betting: Bets placed on the first half of the game.

  • Overtime: Additional time played if the game is tied at the end of regular time.

  • Player Specials: Bets on individual player performances, such as points, assists, and rebounds.

  • Point Spread: A bet on the margin of victory, with a handicap applied to even the odds.

  • Quarter Betting: Bets placed on the outcome of individual quarters.

  • Rebounds: A bet on the number of rebounds a player will make.

  • Total Points: A bet on the combined score of both teams.

Tennis Terms

  • Ace: A bet on the number of aces a player will serve.

  • Break: Winning a game as the receiving player.

  • Match Winner: A bet on who will win the match.

  • Set Betting: A bet on the correct score in sets.

  • Tie Break: A game played to decide a set when the score is tied 6-6.

  • Total Games: A bet on the total number of games played in the match.

American Football Terms

  • Field Goal: A scoring play worth three points.

  • First Half Betting: Bets placed on the first half of the game.

  • Handicap Betting: A bet where one team is given a points advantage/disadvantage.

  • Overtime: Additional time played if the game is tied at the end of regular time.

  • Point Spread: A bet on the margin of victory.

  • Quarter Betting: Bets placed on the outcome of individual quarters.

  • Touchdown: A scoring play worth six points.

  • Total Points: A bet on the combined score of both teams.

Baseball Terms

  • Home Run: A bet on a player hitting a home run.

  • Inning Markets: Bets on the outcome of individual innings.

  • Run Line: A type of spread bet in baseball.

  • Strikeouts: A bet on the number of strikeouts a pitcher will achieve.

  • Total Runs: A bet on the total number of runs scored by both teams.

Ice Hockey Terms

  • Goal Line: A type of spread bet in ice hockey.

  • Next Goal: A bet on which team will score the next goal.

  • Period Betting: Bets on the outcome of individual periods.

  • Power Play: A situation where a team has a numerical advantage due to an opponent's penalty.

  • Total Goals: A bet on the total number of goals scored in the match.

Rugby Terms

  • Conversion: A kick worth two points following a try.

  • First Try Scorer: A bet on which player will score the first try.

  • Handicap Betting: A bet where one team is given a points advantage/disadvantage.

  • Penalty Kick: A kick awarded after an infringement, worth three points.

  • Total Points: A bet on the combined score of both teams.

  • Try: A scoring play worth five points.

Cricket Terms

  • Boundary: A bet on the number of boundaries (fours and sixes) hit.

  • Inning Betting: Bets on the outcome of individual innings.

  • Run Line: A type of spread bet in cricket.

  • Top Batsman: A bet on the player who scores the most runs.

  • Top Bowler: A bet on the player who takes the most wickets.

  • Total Runs: A bet on the total number of runs scored by both teams.

Golf Terms

  • Eagle: A score of two under par on a hole.

  • Hole in One: A bet on whether there will be a hole in one during the tournament.

  • Round Betting: Bets on the outcome of individual rounds.

  • Top 5/10/20 Finish: A bet on a player finishing in the top 5, 10, or 20.

  • Tournament Winner: A bet on who will win the tournament.

  • Total Strokes: A bet on the total number of strokes taken by a player.

Motorsports Terms

  • Fastest Lap: A bet on which driver will record the fastest lap.

  • Head-to-Head: A bet on which driver will achieve a higher finishing position.

  • Podium Finish: A bet on whether a driver will finish in the top three.

  • Race Winner: A bet on who will win the race.

  • Safety Car: A bet on whether a safety car will be deployed during the race.

  • Total Laps: A bet on the total number of laps completed.

Darts Terms

  • Checkout: The number of points required to win the leg, often involving a double.

  • Highest Checkout: A bet on the highest checkout in the match.

  • Leg: A single game within a match.

  • Next 180: A bet on which player will score the next 180.

  • Set: A collection of legs, where the first player to win a certain number of legs wins the set.

  • Total 180s: A bet on the total number of 180s in the match.

Snooker Terms

  • Century Break: A score of 100 points or more within a single visit to the table.

  • Frame Betting: Bets on the outcome of individual frames.

  • Highest Break: A bet on the highest break made during the match.

  • Match Winner: A bet on who will win the match.

Volleyball Terms

  • Set Betting: A bet on the winner of a specific set.

  • Match Winner: A bet on who will win the match.

  • Total Points: A bet on the total points scored in the match.

  • Handicap Betting: A bet where one team is given a points advantage/disadvantage.

  • Race to X Points: A bet on which team will reach a specified number of points first.

  • Next Point: A bet on which team will score the next point.

Handball Terms

  • First Half Betting: Bets placed on the first half of the game.

  • Next Goal: A bet on which team will score the next goal.

  • Total Goals: A bet on the combined score of both teams.

  • Handicap Betting: A bet where one team is given a points advantage/disadvantage.

  • Double Chance: A bet covering two possible outcomes (e.g., Home Win or Draw).

  • Winning Margin: A bet on the margin of victory.

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