The notation “Handicap 2(+3.5/-3.5)” is regularly included by bookmakers in the lines of sports events in football, futsal, water polo, and hockey. In the match listings, it can be found as two fractional bets — “Handicap 2(+3.5)” and “Handicap 2(-3.5).”
These bets indicate that the team playing away will either win by a margin of 4 or more goals or avoid losing by the same margin in goals (or pucks). The main feature of the “Handicap 2(+3.5/-3.5)” bet is the absence of a refund option.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(+3.5)” bet
This wager provides for two possible results:
Win: the “away” team wins, draws, or loses by a margin of 1 to 3 goals.
Loss: team No. 2 loses by a margin of 4 or more goals.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(-3.5)” bet
This type of fractional bet provides for two outcomes:
Win: team No. 2 secures a victory by a margin of 4 or more goals.
Loss: team No. 2 loses, draws, or wins by a margin of 1 to 3 goals.
