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2) What is Asian Handicap?

An Asian Handicap (named so simply because of its Eastern origins) is a gambling term used to describe spread betting in soccer that has gained popularity over the years. The handicaps typically range from one quarter goal to several goals and can be described in terms of half or even quarter goals. Most importantly, Asian Handicap betting reduces the possible number of outcomes from three (in traditional 1X2 wagering) to two by eliminating the draw outcome. This simplification delivers two betting options that each have a near 50% chance of success.

The bookmakers's goal is to create a handicap or "line" that will make the chance of either team winning (considering the handicap) as close to 50% as possible. Since the odds are as close to 50% as possible, bookmakers offer payouts close to even money, or 1.90 to 2.00. Asian Handicaps start at a quarter goal and can go as high as 2.5 or 3 goals in matches with a huge disparity in ability. What makes Asian Handicaps most interesting is the use of quarter goals to get the "line" as close as possible. Taken in conjunction with the posted total for the game, the handicap essentially predicts the game's final score. Take a look at this example:

Example: Everton vs. Newcastle United, Handicap: Newcastle +1.5

This handicap states that Everton is "giving" Newcastle one and one half goals for the match. What this means is that Newcastle is starting the game with a 1.5 goal lead. If the final score of the game is Everton 2:1 Newcastle, then considering the handicap a bet on Newcastle wins with the final score 2:2.5.

Quarter Goal or Two Way Handicaps

Subsequently, many matches are handicapped in ½ and ¼ intervals; both of which eliminate the possibility of a push since no one can score a half-goal. Quarter (¼) handicaps split the bet between the two next closest ¼ intervals. For instance, a $100 bet with a handicap of 1 ¾ is the same as betting $50 at 1 ½ and $50 at 2. With ¼ handicap bets, you can win and tie (win ½ of wager) or lose and tie (lose ½ wager). The ¼-goal handicap may be expressed by some bookmakers as "0&0.5" or "0.5&1" or "1&1.5" and so on.

Example: Everton vs. Newcastle United, Handicap: Newcastle +1&+1.5

This handicap states that half of your bet goes on Newcastle winning by 1 goal, and half on Newcastle winning by 1.5 goals. If the final score is Everton 1:0 Newcastle, half your bet would be refunded due to draw (1:1) considering the handicap Newcastle +1. Considering the handicap Newcastle +1.5 the second half would win (1:1.5).

Whole Handicaps and Draws

In the event that a whole number is used for the handicap, the handicap adjusted final score could result in a draw. This situation is not a draw, but a push. With a push, all bettors have their original wagers returned as there is no winner.

Outcomes

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_handicap