Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap – a type of handicap that eliminates the draw outcome, using half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to reduce the number of possible results.
- Banker Bet
- Banker Bet – a strongly favored selection that you include in a multiple bet to increase the odds, considered likely to win.
- Bankroll
- Bankroll – the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, used to manage how much you wager over time.
- Bet Builder
- Bet Builder – a feature that lets you combine multiple outcomes from a single match into one wager, such as goal scorer and final score.
- Bet Slip
- Bet Slip – the digital record that lists your selected bets, stake amount, and potential payout before you confirm the wager.
- Bookmaker
- Bookmaker – a company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events, acting as the market maker for wagers.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – a wager on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out – a feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Double Chance
- Double Chance – a bet that covers two of the three possible match outcomes (win/draw, draw/away, home/away) in one wager.
- Draw No Bet
- Draw No Bet – a two‑option bet where you pick a team to win; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- Half-time/Full-time
- Half-time/Full-time – a bet that predicts the result at the end of the first half and the final result of the match.
- Handicap
- Handicap – a disadvantage given to one team to balance the match, expressed as a negative goal adjustment for the favorite and a positive one for the underdog.
- In-play betting
- In-play betting – placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update live as the game progresses.
- Moneyline
- Moneyline – a bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number indicating the favorite and underdog.
- Odds
- Odds – the number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a bigger payout but a lower chance of winning.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under – a bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) than a set figure.
- Parlay
- Parlay – a single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay, offering higher odds than betting each separately.
- Push
- Push – a tie result in a bet where the stake is refunded because the outcome matched the line exactly.
- Scorecast
- Scorecast – a bet that combines a player to score first and the exact final score of the match.
- Sportsbook
- Sportsbook – the section of a betting platform where you can browse markets, place bets, and manage your wagers.
- Spread
- Spread – a point handicap that evens the chances for both teams, where one team must win by more than the spread for a spread bet to pay out.
- Stake
- Stake – the amount of money you risk on a single bet; your potential win is calculated by multiplying the stake by the odds.
- Value Bet
- Value Bet – a bet where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return.
- Void Bet
- Void Bet – a bet that is canceled and the stake is returned, usually because the event did not happen or the market was ruled invalid.
- Wincast
- Wincast – a bet that pairs a player to score at any time with the team that will win the match.