The notation “Handicap 1(+3/-3)” is one of the types of bets on a team’s final result. This type of wager is listed by bookmakers in the main line for a sporting event in team games such as hockey, futsal, football, or water polo. In betting lines, “Handicap 1(+3/-3)” appears as “Handicap 1(+3)” or “Handicap 1(-3).” This indicates that the team playing at home will either defeat its opponent by more than three goals or will not lose by more than three goals.
Possible outcomes of the bet “Handicap 1(-3/+3)”
When placing a “Handicap 1(-3)” or “Handicap 1(+3)” bet, the bettor can expect three possible outcomes (using a hockey match as an example):
Win: occurs if team №1 wins by a margin of at least 4 goals (“Handicap 1(-3)”) or loses by no more than 2 goals (“Handicap 1(+3)”).
Loss: occurs if the home team wins by no more than 2 goals (“Handicap 1(-3)”) or loses by 4 or more goals.
Refund: occurs when the home team wins or loses by exactly 3 goals.
