Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that eliminates the draw outcome and gives a fraction or whole goal advantage to the underdog.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of deciding how much of your total funds to risk on each bet.
- Bet Builder
- A feature allowing you to combine multiple markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bonus
- An extra amount added to your deposit or stake, usually subject to conditions before withdrawal.
- Both Teams To Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet on the exact final score of the match.
- Double Chance
- A bet covering two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or win for either team).
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- An advantage you have over the bookmaker, often calculated from perceived mispriced odds.
- Fade
- To bet against a popular pick, hoping the public's bias causes the line to move.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- A no-cost bet credited to your account that you can use to place a wager.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet while the match is ongoing, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission that the bookmaker charges, usually built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- Changes in the odds or spread as more people bet or new information becomes available.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The numbers that indicate how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Public Money
- The amount of bets placed by casual bettors, often influencing line movement.
- Spread
- A handicap applied to the favorite to make both teams equally attractive for betting.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability suggests, giving an edge.