Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across World Cup Hub.
- Accumulator
- An Accumulator is a type of bet where all selections must win for a return; winnings from each selection roll onto the next.
- Asian Handicap
- Asian Handicap gives one team a half‑goal or whole‑goal advantage or disadvantage to eliminate the draw outcome and balance the odds.
- Bankroll
- Your Bankroll is the total amount of money you have set aside for betting.
- Bookmaker
- A Bookmaker is a company that sets odds and accepts bets on sporting events.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- Both Teams To Score is a bet on whether each side will net at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- Cash Out lets you settle a bet before the event ends, either locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on the current score.
- Closing Line
- The Closing Line is the final set of odds offered just before an event starts; beating it often indicates a profitable betting decision.
- Expected Value (EV)
- Expected Value estimates the average amount you can expect to win or lose per bet over the long run, based on the odds and probability.
- Juice
- Juice, also called Vig, is the commission the bookmaker charges for taking a bet, built into the odds.
- Line Movement
- Line Movement describes how odds or spreads shift over time in response to betting activity and new information.
- Live Betting
- Live Betting allows you to place bets on a match while it is in progress, with odds that update as the game unfolds.
- Moneyline
- A Moneyline bet is a straightforward wager on which team will win a match, with odds reflecting the implied chance of each side.
- Odds
- Odds indicate how likely a particular outcome is and determine how much money you can win from a bet.
- Outright Bet
- An Outright Bet is a long‑term wager on which team will win a tournament or league, such as the World Cup.
- Over/Under
- Over/Under bets predict whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a number set by the bookmaker.
- Parlay
- A Parlay combines multiple selections into a single bet, with the payout growing only if all selections win.
- Prop Bet
- A Prop Bet is a wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first, rather than the final result.
- Public Money
- Public Money is the volume of bets placed by casual bettors, often causing lines to move toward the popular side.
- Spread
- The Spread assigns a handicap to the favorite to level the betting field, requiring them to win by a certain margin for the bet to pay out.
- Stake
- The Stake is the amount of money you risk on a bet.
- Unit
- A Unit is a standardized measure, usually a small percentage of your bankroll, used to size bets consistently.
- Value Bet
- A Value Bet occurs when the odds offered by a bookmaker are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a positive expected return.
- Wagering Requirement
- A Wagering Requirement is the number of times you must bet a bonus amount before you can withdraw any related winnings.