Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Acca (Accumulator)
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- American Odds
- Odds shown as a positive or negative number, where +200 means a $100 bet wins $200 and -150 means you must bet $150 to win $100.
- Arbitrage (Surebet)
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes across different sportsbooks to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap that removes the draw option and often uses quarter‑goal increments to reduce ties.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine several markets from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists the bets you have selected, the odds, and the amount you wish to wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- A wager on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, letting you lock in a profit or limit a loss.
- Decimal Odds
- Odds expressed as a single number, such as 2.50, where your total return equals the stake multiplied by the decimal.
- Draw No Bet
- A market where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded.
- Fractional Odds
- Odds displayed as a fraction, e.g., 5/2, indicating how much profit you receive per two units wagered.
- Goal Line
- The line set for the total number of goals in a match, where you bet on whether the total will be over or under that line.
- Handicap
- A points or goals advantage granted to one team to make the betting more even.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Bets placed after the match has started, with odds that shift as the game unfolds.
- Market
- A specific betting option such as match winner, total goals, or player performance.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with no point spread involved.
- Odds
- The price that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored will be over or under a set line.
- Parlay
- A combined bet where two or more selections must all win to generate a payout.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus any profit.
- Stake
- The specific amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, often a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability, giving you an expected edge.
- Vig (Juice)
- The commission the sportsbook includes in the odds, ensuring they make a profit regardless of the outcome.