The term “Handicap 2(0)” refers to a bet on the result of the team or athlete playing away or being the nominal “guest.” This betting option is listed by bookmakers in the main lines for matches across several sports: tennis, football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, and futsal. The notation “Handicap 2(0)” indicates that the team listed second in the pair will not lose the match.
Possible outcomes of the “Handicap 2(0)” bet
The terms of the “Handicap 2(0)” wager provide for three possible outcomes:
Win: team No. 2 wins the match by any score.
Loss: team No. 2 loses the match by any score.
Refund: occurs if the match involving team No. 2 ends in a draw, regardless of the score.
