The notation “Handicap 1(+2.5/-2.5)” appears in bookmaker lines as “Handicap 1(+2.5)” or “Handicap 1(-2.5).” It indicates that the team playing on its home field will either avoid losing the match or defeat its opponent by a margin of three or more goals. This type of bet is listed in the lines for sports such as hockey, futsal, water polo, and football. A key feature of the “Handicap 1(+2.5/-2.5)” wager is that there is no “stake refund” outcome. Placing a “Handicap 1(+2.5/-2.5)” bet is advantageous when a clear favorite plays against an obvious underdog.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 1(+2.5)” bet
This type of bet offers two possible outcomes:
Win: occurs if team №1 wins, draws, or loses by a margin of 1 or 2 goals.
Loss: occurs if team №1, listed first in the matchup, loses by a margin of 3 or more goals.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 1(-2.5)” bet
This type of wager also has two possible outcomes:
Win: occurs if team №1 wins by a margin of 3 or more goals.
Loss: occurs if team №1 draws, loses, or wins by only 1 or 2 goals.
