Sports Betting: what is handicap betting

7/13/2021 9:43:27 AM

What is handicap betting?

Handicap betting is common practice in points-based sports like football, rugby, basketball, and tennis, but is also frequently used in racing events, particularly horse racing.

Handicap betting affects the way that the odds are presented, and it is important to gain a solid understanding of this type of betting in order to be able to interpret those odds and place effective handicap bets.