Knowledge Base

Glossary

Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.

Accumulator: Accumulator is a type of parlay where you add several selections and the winnings roll over each time.
American odds: American odds use plus or minus numbers to indicate how much you win on a 100‑unit bet.
Arbitrage: Arbitrage is exploiting differing odds across bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
Asian Handicap: Asian Handicap removes the draw option and gives a half‑ or quarter‑goal advantage or disadvantage to each team.
Bankroll management: Bankroll management is the practice of deciding how much to wager to protect your funds over time.
Bonus: Bonus is an extra amount credited to your account, often tied to deposit or bet requirements.
Bookmaker margin: Bookmaker margin is the percentage of total stakes the bookmaker expects to keep as profit.
Cashout: Cashout allows you to settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or loss.
Decimal odds: Decimal odds show the total payout for each unit wagered, including the original stake.
Fractional odds: Fractional odds express the profit relative to the stake, shown as a fraction.
Free bet: Free bet is a token you can use to place a wager without risking your own money.
Hedging: Hedging is placing a second bet on the opposite outcome to reduce potential loss.
In‑play betting: In‑play betting lets you place bets on events while the match is ongoing.
Juice (vig): Juice (vig) is the commission a bookmaker charges, built into the odds.
Line: Line is the set of odds or point spread offered for a particular market.
Market: Market refers to a specific betting option, such as the next goal scorer or total goals.
Moneyline: Moneyline is a straight bet on which team will win the match, with odds adjusted for each side.
Odds: Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome and determine how much you can win relative to your stake.
Over/Under: Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals in a match will be above or below a set figure.
Parlay: Parlay combines multiple selections into one wager; all must win for a payout.
Point spread: Point spread is a handicap given to the underdog to level the betting field.
Single bet: Single bet is a wager on one outcome, with the stake placed on that selection alone.
Stake: Stake is the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
Value bet: Value bet occurs when the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome.
Wagering requirement: Wagering requirement specifies how many times you must bet a bonus before you can withdraw it.