Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ការវិភាគក្រុម.
- Arbitrage
- Betting on all possible outcomes across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting style that removes the draw option and uses quarter‑goal lines to avoid ties.
- Bankroll
- The total money you set aside for betting activities.
- Betting Limit
- The maximum amount a bookmaker will accept on a particular wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will find the net at least once during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Fade
- Betting against a widely backed selection or a known bettor’s pick.
- Futures
- A bet on an event that will be decided in the future, like which team lifts the tournament trophy.
- Kelly Criterion
- A formula that calculates the optimal percentage of your bankroll to bet when you have an edge.
- Live Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Middle
- Placing bets on both sides of a point spread so that you win both if the final score lands between the two lines.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The numerical representation of how likely an outcome is, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals scored will be higher or lower than a specified line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that combines multiple selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, offering larger odds.
- Point Spread
- A handicap assigned to the favorite team to make both sides equally attractive, expressed as a number of goals.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific occurrence inside a match, such as which player scores first or the number of yellow cards.
- Public Money
- The volume of bets placed by casual bettors, which can shift the line toward the popular side.
- Responsible Gambling
- Tools and practices that help you stay in control of your betting and avoid harmful behavior.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Steam
- A rapid, large‑scale movement of the line caused by heavy betting activity on one side.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected positive return.
- Vig
- The commission built into the odds by the bookmaker, ensuring the house makes a profit on each market.