Betting on the outcome of sports competitions is a popular way of gambling, while bringing in a solid income to many people around the world. However, bookmakers reduce their risks with the help of odds, leveling out the resulting profit from the most likely outcomes of competitions. To increase their income, bettors can use Asian handicap.
Concept and possibilities of the type of bets
Asian handicap is a special type of bets on sports, when a virtual deficit is used before the start of the competition, it is indicated even before the start. For example, in football, this means that one of the teams starts the game with a lag in the score. It also excludes draws in matches.
There are the following types of bets:
- Handicap with an indicator of 0.0. This means that if in a real match the teams tied, the bettor gets his bet back, does not lose it to the bookmaker.
- A handicap of 0.5 means that if his team wins or draws, the player gets his bet and winnings, because his team had an advantage in advance and half a point tilted the result in its favor.
- A handicap of 1.0 gives the opportunity to win your bet and get additional prizes if the team wins or draws. If the team on which the bet was made loses by one goal, the bettor will get his bet back without the prize money on top. And only a defeat by two goals or more will bring losses.
Also, the handicap parameters can be different, they are designed to equalize the chances of the teams, especially where favorites meet underdogs.
Advantages of using the system
This type of bet, in addition to equalizing the chances of opponents, gives players the opportunity to increase their opportunities. Firstly, you can bet more boldly on an underdog, the probability of the desired outcome increases. Secondly, draws are excluded from the equation, or rather, they can bring results to the bettor, but not to the bookmaker.
This type of bet shows itself well over a long distance, when the player constantly risks in each round. Such options reduce losses and increase profits.
When placing bets, you will need to study the state of the teams at the time of the meeting, determine their form, the presence of injured and disqualified players, where the meeting is held – at home or away.
The Asian handicap system is applicable not only to football, but also to other sports. A special calculator for such bets will help you understand all the details.