Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ការវិភាគក្រុម.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links several events; you win only if every selection is correct.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A point advantage given to the underdog to make the match fairer for betting, often expressed in half or quarter goals.
- Asian Line
- A type of handicap that uses half‑goal increments to remove the draw option, common in Asian betting markets.
- Bankroll Management
- The strategy of setting aside a specific amount of money for betting and deciding how much to stake on each wager.
- Bet Builder
- An online tool that lets you combine different selections from the same match into one custom bet.
- 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 your bet early, locking in a profit or cutting a loss before the match ends.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either team.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal in the match.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that requires you to predict both the score at half‑time and the final result.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker charges on each bet, built into the odds to ensure a profit.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that calculates the optimal percentage of your bankroll to bet based on your perceived edge.
- Lay Bet
- Betting against an outcome happening, as if you were the bookmaker, typically done on a betting exchange.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or spreads over time, often caused by heavy betting or new information.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds showing the payout for each side.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win if your prediction is correct.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to get a payout.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event inside the match, such as a player receiving a yellow card or the number of corners.
- Spread
- A handicap added to the favored team’s score to create a balanced betting line for both sides.
- Steam
- A rapid surge of bets on one outcome that forces bookmakers to adjust odds quickly.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an expected advantage.