Football Handicap Betting Guide

Handicap betting adjusts the effective score or settlement condition used for a wager. Different handicap formats can settle differently.

Read the exact line

A whole-goal handicap, half-goal handicap and Asian handicap are not interchangeable. Check the displayed line and settlement rules before betting.

Why handicaps are used

They can create alternative prices when teams are perceived to have different strengths, but they do not reduce the uncertainty of the sporting event.