01 Definition
Asian Handicap betting eliminates the draw option by applying fractional or whole-goal handicaps to teams. A team given -1.5 must win by 2+ goals. A team given +0.5 wins if they draw or win. Quarter lines (e.g., -0.75) split your bet between two handicap positions.
02 Example
Manchester City -1.5 Asian Handicap at 1.90. City must win by 2+ goals for the bet to win. If City win 2-1, you lose (margin is only 1 goal). If City win 3-0, you win.
03 Why It Matters
Asian Handicap markets are considered the sharpest and most efficient betting markets. Professional bookmakers use them as their primary pricing tool. Beating Asian Handicap lines consistently is the ultimate proof of a genuine edge.
04 How thetipster.xyz Uses This
We don't directly signal on match handicaps, but the efficiency of Asian Handicap markets informs our model's probability calculations. When AH lines move, it tells us something about the game's direction, which feeds into our totals predictions.
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