Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections together, with winnings from each selection rolling over to the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw by giving a half-goal or quarter-goal advantage to the underdog.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake, 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
- The option to settle a bet before the event concludes, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final odds offered before a market closes, often used to measure the accuracy of a prediction.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes of a match, increasing your chance of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that removes the draw outcome, returning your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- Enhanced Odds
- Special odds that are higher than the standard market, usually offered as a promotion.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an event that will be decided in the future, such as which team will win the World Cup.
- Juice
- The commission that the sportsbook charges for taking a bet, reflected in the odds.
- Limit
- The maximum amount a sportsbook will allow you to wager on a specific market.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The likelihood of an outcome expressed as a number, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a line set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections, all of which must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin for the bet to win.
- Push
- When a bet ends in a tie, resulting in the stake being returned to the bettor.
- Risk-Free Bet
- A promotional offer where your first bet is refunded if it loses, up to a set amount.
- Stake
- The amount of money you wager on a particular bet.