Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Goal Moments.
- Accumulator
- A type of parlay where winnings from each winning selection are added to the stake for the next selection, increasing potential payout.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap system that eliminates the draw option and uses half‑goal or quarter‑goal lines to create two possible outcomes.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you have set aside for betting activities.
- Both Teams To Score
- A market where you wager on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- A feature that lets you settle your bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or minimizing a loss.
- Fade
- To bet against a popular selection or a known bettor's picks, expecting the opposite outcome.
- Futures
- A bet placed on the outcome of a tournament or award before it begins, such as predicting the World Cup champion.
- Handicap
- A numerical advantage or disadvantage assigned to a team to balance the betting options.
- In-Play
- Refers to odds and markets available during the match, same as live betting.
- Kelly Criterion
- A mathematical formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet based on the perceived edge and odds.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets on match events while the game is in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match outright, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Odds
- The number that shows how much you can win relative to your stake, indicating the likelihood of an outcome.
- Outright
- A futures bet on a team or player to win a competition, often with higher odds than regular match bets.
- 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 parlay to pay out.
- Prop Bet
- A side wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or how many yellow cards are shown.
- Push
- A tie result in a bet where the wager is refunded because the outcome exactly matches the line.
- Single Bet
- A wager placed on one event or outcome only, with win or loss determined by that single result.
- Spread
- A handicap applied to a team to level the playing field, making the favorite give points and the underdog receive points.
- Stake
- The amount of money you risk on a particular bet.
- Unit
- A standard measurement of bet size, often a fixed percentage of your bankroll, used to manage risk.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, giving an expected profit over time.
- Void
- A bet that is canceled and the stake returned, usually due to a match being postponed or a market rule.