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Asian Handicap Betting Guide
Asian handicap betting eliminates the draw option and offers more competitive odds. Originally from Asia, it's now popular worldwide.
What is Asian Handicap?
Unlike European handicap (3-way), Asian handicap has only 2 outcomes — no draw possibility. If the match ends level with the handicap, your stake is refunded.
Types of Asian Handicaps
Whole Number Handicaps (0, -1, -2)
| Handicap | Bet | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1 | Favorite | Win by 2+ | Win |
| -1 | Favorite | Win by 1 | Refund (Push) |
| -1 | Favorite | Draw/Lose | Loss |
Half Handicaps (-0.5, -1.5, -2.5)
No push possible — always win or lose.
| Handicap | Bet | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | Favorite | Win by 2+ | Win |
| -1.5 | Favorite | Win by 1 | Loss |
Quarter Handicaps (-0.25, -0.75, -1.25)
Your stake splits between two handicaps:
- -0.25 = Half on 0, half on -0.5
- -0.75 = Half on -0.5, half on -1
Quarter Line Examples
Team A -0.75 (stake: $100)
| Result | 0 Handicap | -0.5 Handicap | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | Win $50 | Win $50 | Full win |
| 1-0 | Win $50 | Win $50 | Full win |
| 0-0 | Lose $50 | Lose $50 | Full loss |
| 0-1 | Lose $50 | Lose $50 | Full loss |
Team A -0.25 (stake: $100)
| Result | 0 Handicap | -0.5 Handicap | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | Win $50 | Win $50 | Full win |
| 0-0 | Push $50 | Lose $50 | Half loss |
| 0-1 | Lose $50 | Lose $50 | Full loss |
Why Use Asian Handicap?
Better Odds
Without the draw, more money goes into 2 outcomes = better prices.
Refund Option
Whole-number handicaps offer stake return on exact margins.
More Markets
Choose from 0, ±0.25, ±0.5, ±0.75, ±1... for precise risk management.
Asian Handicap Calculator
Use our Asian Handicap Calculator to:
- Simulate outcomes
- Calculate potential returns
- Understand quarter lines
Converting European to Asian
| European Handicap | Asian Handicap |
|---|---|
| -1 (3-way) | -0.5, -1, or -1.5 |
| 0 (Draw No Bet) | 0 |
Strategy Tips
- Favorites: Use -0.5 or -0.25 for small edge with downside protection
- Underdogs: +0.5 or +0.25 gives you draw as partial win
- High-scoring games: Larger handicaps offer value
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