What is a split handicap bet?
Asian Handicap is a form of betting that creates a more level betting environment between two mismatched competing teams by giving a "handicap" (expressed in goals or points) to the teams before kick-off. In Asian Handicap, a goal deficit is given to the team more likely to win (i.e. the Favourite) and a head start is given to the team less favoured to win (i.e. the Underdog).
In split handicap betting, your stake is automatically divided equally and placed as 2 separate bets. This means that with a handicap point of 0-0.5, half of your stake is on the 0 point handicap and the other half is on the 0.5 handicap.
As an example, in the event above, Manchester United being the favourite team receives a goal deficit of quarter of a goal (0.25) before event kick-off.
Favourite: Manchester United (0, - 0.50)
Underdog: West Ham United (0, 0.50)
In the case if you place a bet on West Ham United with a stake of $100. Half of your stake ($50) will be on the (0) handicap and the other half of your stake ($50) will be on the (0.50) handicap.
| Final Score (WHU vs. MU) |
Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap) |
Bet Result | Winnings / Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet on (0) | Bet on (0.5) | |||
| 1 : 0 | 1 : 0 | 1.5 : | Win | $100 x 0.84 = $84 |
| 0 : 0 | 0 : 0 | 0.5 : 0 | Win Half | ($100/2) x 0.84 = $42 |
| 0 : 1 | 0 : 1 | 0.5 : 1 | Lose | $100 |
In the case if you place a bet on Manchester United with a stake of $100. Half of your stake ($50) will be on the (0) handicap and the other half of your stake ($50) will be on the (-0.50) handicap.
| Final Score (WHU vs. MU) |
Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap) |
Bet Result | Winnings / Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet on (0) | Bet on (-0.5) | |||
| 1 : 0 | 1 : 0 | 1.5 : 0 | Lose | $100 |
| 0 : 0 | 0 : 0 | 0.5 : 0 | Lose Half | $100/2 = $50 |
| 0 : 1 | 0 : 1 | 0.5 : 1 | Win | $100 x 1.080 = $108 |