Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all choices must win for the accumulator to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that reduces the possible outcomes to two, often using quarter‑goal increments to eliminate draws.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting activities.
- Bankroll Management
- The practice of deciding how much to wager on each bet to protect your funds over time.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bookmaker Margin
- The built‑in advantage a bookmaker has in the odds, ensuring they profit over the long term.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet that predicts whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet early, locking in a profit or minimizing a loss before the event ends.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you pick a team to win, and if the match ends in a draw your stake is refunded.
- Expected Value
- A calculation of the average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet, based on the odds and probability.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A bet that combines the result at half‑time and the final result, offering higher odds for correct predictions.
- Hedging
- Placing additional bets on opposite outcomes to reduce risk or guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spread over time, often influenced by betting volume and new information.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds Comparison
- The process of checking the odds offered by different bookmakers to find the best value for a bet.
- Outright Bet
- A long‑term wager on which team will win the tournament, title, or league, rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set number.
- Parlay
- Similar to an accumulator, a bet that combines several selections into one wager with combined odds and a higher payout.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field, requiring them to win by a certain margin for the bet to win.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Placing a bet before the match begins, with odds set based on pre‑game analysis.
- ROI
- Stands for Return on Investment; it measures the profit or loss generated relative to the total amount wagered.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward wager on a single outcome, with the win determined solely by that one selection.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Vigorish (Juice)
- The commission a bookmaker charges for accepting a bet, usually reflected in the odds.