The notation “Handicap 2(+3/-3)” appears in the lines of sports events from team sports as two separate bets — “Handicap 2(+3)” or “Handicap 2(-3).” This notation indicates that the team listed second in the pair will either defeat its opponent by a margin of more than 4 goals or avoid losing by more than 2 goals.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(+3)” bet
This wager provides for three possible outcomes:
Win: the match ends in a draw, team No. 2 wins, or loses by no more than 2 goals.
Loss: team No. 2 loses by a margin of 4 or more goals.
Refund: the bet amount is returned to the bettor if team No. 2 loses by exactly 3 goals.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(-3)” bet
This type of bet provides for three possible results:
Win: the team playing away achieves victory by a margin of 4 or more goals.
Loss: occurs when team No. 2 wins by 1 or 2 goals, loses, or draws.
Refund: is issued by the bookmaker if team No. 2 wins by exactly 3 goals.
