Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw option and uses half‑goal increments to avoid ties.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that allows you to combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Bet Slip
- The digital record that lists your selected bets, stake, and potential payout before confirmation.
- 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 match ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible match results (win/draw, draw/win, etc.) in one wager.
- First Goal Scorer
- A prop bet that predicts which player will score the opening goal of the match.
- Free Bet
- A promotional credit that lets you place a bet without using your own money; winnings are usually returned minus the free bet stake.
- Futures
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it begins, such as who will win the World Cup.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission that a bookmaker takes on a bet, often built into the odds as a small percentage.
- Limit
- The maximum amount a bookmaker will accept on a specific bet or market.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks which team will win the match, with odds shown as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The numerical expression of how likely an outcome is, determining how much you can win relative to your stake.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to each team to level the playing field, making the favorite win by a certain margin.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are issued.
- Push
- A tie result where the bet is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the spread or total.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A wager where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an edge.