Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- Acca
- An acca is a slang term for an accumulator, a single bet that links several outcomes and pays only if all are correct.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian handicap uses a split point spread so that your stake can be returned if the result exactly matches the line.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for making bets.
- Bonus Wagering Requirement
- Bonus wagering requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any related winnings.
- Both Teams to Score
- Both teams to score is a bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash out allows you to settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting your losses.
- Correct Score
- Correct score is a bet that predicts the exact final score of the match.
- Double Chance
- Double chance lets you cover two of the three possible match results in one wager, increasing your chances of winning.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw no bet refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, leaving only a win for either team as the outcome.
- Edge
- Edge is the advantage you have over the bookmaker, often coming from better knowledge or analysis of the match.
- Expected Value
- Expected value is the average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet over a large number of bets.
- First Goal Scorer
- First goal scorer is a bet on which player will score the first goal of the game.
- Juice
- Juice is the fee or commission the bookmaker includes in the odds, usually shown as a percentage of your stake.
- Line Movement
- Line movement refers to changes in the odds or spread after they are first posted, often caused by new information or betting volume.
- Live Betting
- Live betting lets you place bets after the match has started, with odds that change as the action unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A moneyline bet is a simple wager on which team will win the match, with no point spread involved.
- Odds
- Odds show how likely an outcome is and determine how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over Under
- An over under bet predicts whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A parlay combines multiple selections into one bet, and all of them must win for you to receive a payout.
- Point Spread
- The point spread gives the underdog extra points or subtracts points from the favorite to create a more balanced betting choice.
- Stake
- Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Staking Plan
- A staking plan is a method that decides how much to bet based on your bankroll size and confidence in each bet.
- Steam
- Steam describes a rapid shift in odds across many books, usually because a large number of bettors are backing one side.
- Unit
- A unit is a standard-sized bet, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to measure the size of your wagers.
- Value Bet
- A value bet occurs when the odds a bookmaker offers are higher than the true chance of the outcome, giving you an edge.