A handicap market is where an advantage or disadvantage is given to a player/team. This is commonly displayed with a minus (-) for the favourite, and a plus (+) for the underdog.
To work out if you are a winner simply apply your handicap to the final score of your chosen team. If your team is still ahead after that your a winner! 🤑
Note that the handicap only applies the selection you are betting on.
Handicaps are also know as the 'line', 'spread', 'run line' for baseball and 'puck line' for ice hockey.
For example, with the above handicap, Brisbane Lions are considered the favourite with -17.5 handicap. At the end of the match, you subtract 17.5 points from the final score. If the Lions are still ahead after that then any bets on the Lions Handicap would be winning bets!
We also have 3 way handicap markets where a line is set so there is also an outcome for a draw. ( If you select a tie then apply the handicap market to the away team at the end of 90mins + injury time. In this case +2)