Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ការវិភាគក្រុម.
- Asian Handicap
- A type of spread that eliminates the draw by using half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines, giving only two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake, and potential payout before you confirm.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash-Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (home win/draw, away win/draw, or win for either side) in one wager.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw; you only win if your chosen team wins.
- Edge
- The statistical advantage you believe you have over the bookmaker’s odds.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing a bet after the match has started, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal fraction of your bankroll to wager based on your edge.
- KYC
- The process of verifying a bettor’s identity to prevent fraud, money laundering, and underage gambling.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean bigger potential payout.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher (over) or lower (under) a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out, increasing the odds.
- Reverse Line Movement
- When the odds move opposite to where most public bets are placed, often indicating sharp money.
- Spread
- A handicap given to the favorite team to level the playing field; you win if the favorite overcomes the spread.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Steam
- A rapid change in odds caused by heavy betting action on one side of a market.
- Unit
- A standard portion of your bankroll used to size bets consistently.
- Value Bet
- A wager where you think the odds offered are higher than the true probability, giving you a positive expected return.
- Vig
- The built‑in commission or fee that a bookmaker includes in the odds, reducing the true payout.
- Yield
- The net profit generated from your total wagers, expressed as a percentage.