So if the actual game finished New England Patriots 21 New York Giants 24, a handicap bet on the Patriots to win would win as the handicap would make the final score New England Patriots 21 + 7.5 = 28.5 New York Giants 24. Here a bet on the Patriots to win would add 7.5 points to their final score.
It is also sometimes referred to as ‘the spread’.įor example, an American football team may be given a virtual seven points before the start of a game.
This could be in the way of an extra goal or more points. This is done by giving one side an advantage. Handicap is a type of bet that evens up the chances of both players or teams winning a specific event. Read on to find out everything you need to know about handicap betting. We will be explaining what handicap betting is, how you place a handicap bet. In this article, we will look at handicap betting.
