Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Fan Strategy.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of handicap that splits your bet into two parts, removing the draw option and using half‑goal lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine different markets from a single match into one wager.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet that both sides will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes, such as home win or draw, increasing your chance to win.
- First Goal Scorer
- A wager on which player will score the opening goal of the game.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- A combined bet on the result at half‑time and the result at full‑time.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a wager on a match after it has started, with odds that change as the game progresses.
- Live Odds
- The constantly updated odds offered during in‑play betting.
- Moneyline Bet
- A bet on which team will win the match, with no point spread involved.
- Over/Under
- A wager on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- Another name for an accumulator, where you combine several picks and need all of them to win.
- Partial Cash Out
- A feature that lets you cash out part of your stake while leaving the rest of the bet active.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to make both sides have an equal chance of winning in the betting line.
- Responsible Gambling Tools
- Features like deposit limits, time‑outs, and self‑exclusion that help you stay in control of your betting.
- ROI
- The net profit or loss from betting expressed as a percentage of the total amount wagered.
- Round Robin
- A set of smaller parlays created from a list of picks, giving multiple ways to win.
- Same-Game Parlay
- A single bet that mixes several betting markets from one game.
- Unit
- A standard bet size, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where you think the true chance of an outcome is higher than the odds suggest, giving you an edge.
- Vigorish
- The fee a sportsbook charges on losing bets, often called juice.