Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- American Odds
- Odds expressed as a positive or negative number; positive shows profit on a $100 bet, negative shows amount needed to win $100.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap that removes the draw outcome and adjusts the favorite’s goal line to give both teams an equal chance.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple betting markets from the same match into one custom wager.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, odds, and potential payout before you confirm.
- Bonus
- Extra funds or free bets offered by a sportsbook, often subject to certain conditions.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you 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 ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number that includes the stake; multiply your stake by this number to calculate total return.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win, draw, loss) in a single wager.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds shown as a fraction, such as 5/1, meaning you win five units for every one unit staked.
- Free Bet
- A bet credit you can use without risking your own money; any winnings (minus the stake) are usually paid out.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update as the action unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a sportsbook charges for taking a bet, built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or spreads from when they open to when the event starts, often caused by betting activity.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you could win if your bet wins and how likely the result is expected to be.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or other stats will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Partial Cash Out
- The option to cash out only part of your stake before the event ends, securing some profit while keeping the rest active.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools, such as deposit limits or self‑exclusion, that help you stay in control of your betting activity.
- Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to make both sides have an equal chance of winning the bet.
- Stake
- The amount of money you place on a bet.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings.