Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Coach's Corner.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where multiple selections are combined and winnings roll over from one leg to the next.
- Asian Handicap
- A spread betting system that eliminates the draw outcome and offers two handicap options, reducing the chance of a push.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Goal Line
- The total‑goals line used for Over/Under bets in soccer, where you pick whether more or fewer goals will be scored.
- In-Play
- Betting that takes place after the match has started, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission a sportsbook adds to the odds, meaning the book’s built‑in profit margin.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet relative to your perceived edge.
- KYC
- The process a sportsbook uses to verify a bettor’s identity and prevent fraud.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spreads over time as betting action and bookmaker adjustments occur.
- Live Betting
- Another term for In‑Play betting, allowing you to place wagers while the action is happening.
- Moneyline
- A bet that picks the outright winner of a match without any point spread.
- Odds Format
- The way odds are displayed, such as American (plus/minus), Decimal (e.g., 2.50), or Fractional (e.g., 3/2).
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links two or more selections; all must win for the bet to pay out.
- Public Money
- The amount of bets placed by the majority of casual bettors, often used to identify lopsided action.
- Responsible Gambling
- Practices and tools that help bettors stay in control, such as deposit limits, self‑exclusion, and support resources.
- Spread
- The handicap given to a team to level the betting odds, often expressed as a number of goals or points.
- Square
- A casual or recreational bettor whose betting patterns are easier for bookmakers to predict.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Steam
- Rapid, large‑scale line movement caused by heavy betting activity, usually indicating a sharp move.
- Unit
- A standard size used to measure bets, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, to keep wagers consistent.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you an edge over the bookmaker.