Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- American Odds
- American odds use a plus or minus sign to indicate how much you win on a 100 unit bet.
- Anytime Goal Scorer
- Anytime Goal Scorer is a bet on a player scoring a goal at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap splits your stake across two handicap lines, reducing the chance of a draw and offering more flexible betting options.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder is a feature that lets you combine multiple markets from the same match into a single wager.
- Bonus
- Bonus is extra funds or free bets offered by the sportsbook, often tied to promotions.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- Both Teams To Score is a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle your bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Correct Score
- Correct Score is a bet on the exact final score of a match.
- Decimal Odds
- Decimal odds show the total payout you receive per unit wagered, including your stake.
- First Goal Scorer
- First Goal Scorer is a bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Fractional Odds
- Fractional odds display the profit you make relative to your stake, shown as a fraction.
- Free Bet
- Free Bet is a token you can use to place a bet without risking your own money, with any winnings usually returned.
- In-Play Betting
- In-Play Betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is happening, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice (Vig)
- Juice is the commission the sportsbook charges on each bet, built into the odds.
- Margin
- Margin is the sportsbook’s built-in advantage, representing the percentage of all bets that the book keeps as profit.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline is a bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds adjusted for each side.
- Odds
- Odds tell you how likely an outcome is and how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under is a bet on whether the total number of points or goals in a match will be above or below a set number.
- Parlay
- Parlay combines multiple bets into one, requiring all selections to win for a payout.
- Point Spread
- Point spread is a handicap given to the favorite team to level the betting field.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- Responsible Gambling Tools are features that help you control spending, set limits, or take breaks to keep betting safe.
- Single Bet
- Single Bet is a wager on one outcome, with winnings determined by that one selection.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Wagering Requirement
- Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw any winnings.