Betting guides

Short, plain explanations of the markets and ideas behind our predictions. No jargon, with worked examples.

What is Asian handicap?Asian handicap explained in plain words: what -0.5, -1, -1.5 and quarter lines like -0.25 mean, how each one is settled, and when to use it.What does BTTS mean?BTTS means both teams to score: you win if each team scores at least one goal. How it is settled, what affects the chance, and how to read the odds.What is draw no bet?Draw no bet (DNB) means your stake comes back if the match ends in a draw. How it is settled, how the odds compare with the 1X2 market, and when to use it.Closing line value (CLV)Closing line value compares the odds you took with the odds just before kick-off. Why beating the closing line is the best early sign of a real edge, with a worked example.What is a value bet?A value bet is odds that are higher than the real chance of the outcome. How to work out value, why it matters more than the hit rate, and the risks.