The term “Handicap 0” refers to a type of bet that allows for two possible outcomes in a sporting contest between teams or individual athletes.
Features of the “Handicap 0” bet in football and hockey
The “Handicap 0” market is most often used in team sports such as football, hockey, and water polo. This type of wager covers two possible results — a win for one of the teams or a draw. It is displayed in bookmaker lines as:
- H1(0) – Draw or win for the home team (Team 1);
- H2(0) – Draw or win for the away team (Team 2).
Possible outcomes for the “Handicap 0” bet
When placing a “Handicap 0” bet, the following results are possible:
Win: The bet wins if the team selected by the bettor wins the match.
Loss: The bet loses if the chosen team is defeated in regular time.
Refund: A refund is issued if the match ends in a draw (including 0–0 or a scoring draw). The stake is returned in full, and the bet is settled with odds of 1.00.
