Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ការវាយតម្លៃប្រកួត.
- Accumulator
- Same as a parlay, a multi‑selection bet where each pick must win to generate a return; winnings roll over from one selection to the next.
- Arbitrage
- Placing bets on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of the result.
- Asian Handicap
- A split‑handicap system that eliminates the draw and reduces the possible outcomes, using whole, half, or quarter goal lines.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting; managing it helps you stay in the game longer.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match; options are usually "yes" or "no."
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or minimizing a loss based on the current score.
- Correct Score
- A bet predicting the exact final score of a match; it offers high odds because the outcome is very specific.
- Decimal Odds
- A way to express odds as a single number (e.g., 2.50) that includes your stake in the total return; multiply your stake by this number to calculate the payout.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (win/draw, draw/away, or home/win) in a single match, reducing risk.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that eliminates the draw outcome; if the match ends in a draw, the stake is refunded.
- Edge
- An advantage you believe you have over the bookmaker’s odds, often based on research or information.
- Fractional Odds
- Traditional odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 5/1) that tells you how much profit you’ll make for each unit wagered; the numerator is profit, the denominator is stake.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets after a match has started, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Juice
- The commission a bookmaker adds to the odds, also called "vig"; it ensures the book makes a profit even if bets are balanced.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula that calculates the optimal fraction of your bankroll to wager to maximize long‑term growth.
- Margin
- The bookmaker’s built‑in profit margin, expressed as a percentage of the true odds; lower margin means better odds for the bettor.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which side will win a match without any point spread; the odds indicate how much you must risk to win a certain amount.
- Odds
- The number that tells you how much you can win relative to your stake; higher odds mean a bigger potential payout but lower chance of winning.
- 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, increasing the payout but also the risk.
- Payout
- The total amount you receive when a bet wins, including your original stake plus any profit.
- Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog to level the playing field; you bet on whether a team will beat (cover) that handicap.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving you a positive expected return over time.