Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- A bet that links multiple selections; all must win for you to get a payout, with winnings re‑invested from one game to the next.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread that removes the draw option and uses half‑ or quarter‑goal lines to make betting more balanced.
- Banker
- A selection you consider almost certain to win, often used to increase the potential payout of a multi‑game bet.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for betting.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both sides 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 cut your loss.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet where you win if your chosen team wins, and you get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Edge
- An advantage you believe you have over the bookmaker, based on analysis or information.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet without risking your own money; any winnings are usually yours to keep.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an event that will be decided in the future, such as which team wins a tournament.
- Handicapping
- The process of studying teams, players, and stats to find an edge over the bookmaker’s odds.
- Hedge
- Betting on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or secure a guaranteed profit after an original bet.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is still in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Juice (Vig)
- The commission or fee that the bookmaker adds to the odds, reducing your potential profit.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the ideal fraction of your bankroll to wager for maximum long‑term growth.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with payouts based on the odds given for each side.
- Odds
- A number that shows how likely an event is to happen and how much you can win if your bet is correct.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of points or goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines two or more selections; all must win for you to receive a payout.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific detail within a match, like which player scores first, rather than the final result.
- Spread
- A number set by the bookmaker that gives the underdog extra points or subtracts them from the favorite, making the bet competitive.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any winnings from it.