Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap betting market that reduces the chance of a draw by giving teams half‑goal or quarter‑goal advantages.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bookmaker Margin (Juice/Vig)
- The built‑in profit margin in odds that ensures the bookmaker makes a profit over the long term.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A market where you predict whether each side will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final set of odds offered before an event starts; comparing your odds to the closing line shows how good your price was.
- Correct Score
- A bet that requires you to predict the exact final score of a match.
- Favorite
- The team or player expected to win, indicated by negative odds.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit you can use to place a bet; any winnings are usually returned without the stake.
- Goal Scorer Markets
- Bets on which players will score, such as first goal scorer or anytime goal scorer.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds or spreads caused by betting action, public opinion, or new information.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number indicating the favorite and underdog.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a bigger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be more or less than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out, multiplying the odds.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field, expressed as a number of goals the favored team must win by.
- Public Money
- The bulk of bets placed by casual bettors, which can move the line but does not always reflect true probability.
- Single Bet
- A straightforward wager on one outcome, paid out if that selection wins.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Underdog
- The team or player expected to lose, indicated by positive odds.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, often a small percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk consistently.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an expected edge.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any related winnings.