Sports Betting Glossary

Created by Freddy K, Modified on Mon, 30 Sep at 4:49 PM by Freddy K

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.