Glossary
A betting dictionary: odds, margin, handicap, totals, bankroll and other line terms.
Each card is a full article: what the term means, how books price it, a worked example and common mistakes. This is a player reference, not tips and not a place to bet.
Handicap
A virtual head start in goals or points that levels favourite and underdog.
Hedge
A second bet that cuts risk on an open ticket, usually on the other side, often at another book or on an exchange.
Home advantage
The extra goal expectancy teams get at home. League-specific: a loud derby ground is not a neutral cup weekday.
HT/FT
Half-time and full-time results together: 1/2 means the home side leads at the break, the away side wins.