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New to sportsbook betting? Start here. Below is a quick primer on the most common markets and how to read odds like a pro. For a deeper dive, see the strategy section.
Odds communicate risk and reward. The three main formats are Decimal (e.g., 2.20), Fractional (6/5), and American (+120). The payout includes your stake for decimal odds, while American odds indicate profit on a 100-unit stake (+) or stake needed to win 100 units (−).
| Format | Example | Implied Probability | Payout on 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 2.20 | 45.5% | 220 (incl. stake) |
| American | +120 | 45.5% | 220 (120 profit + 100 stake) |
| Fractional | 6/5 | 45.5% | 220 (6/5 profit + stake) |
Handicaps level the playing field. Instead of simply win/lose, your bet wins if the adjusted score beats the line.
| Line | If Team A wins by… | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | Exactly 1 | Push (stake returned) |
| -1.0 | 2 or more | Win |
| -0.5 | Any win | Win |
| +0.5 | Draw or win | Win |
| +1.0 | Lose by 1 | Push |
Quarter lines (e.g., -0.25, +0.75) split stakes across adjacent half lines, smoothing results.
Score8 focuses on education and information. Learn the foundations in our Betting Basics, then explore deeper ideas in the Deep-Dive. Always follow local laws and platform terms.
Treat wagering as entertainment, not income. Insight and discipline matter more than hot streaks.
This extended guide condenses core concepts savvy bettors use to evaluate value. It’s written for humans, not quants — but it borrows the good parts of data-driven thinking. If you’re ready for tools, check our Services page, or monitor matches via Live Scores.
Odds reflect a market consensus of probabilities. By translating prices to implied probability, you can ask a sharper question: where do I disagree with the market, and why? If your research implies 48% for a home win while the market implies 44%, you may have an edge — if your estimate is well-grounded.
Injuries, tactical switches, and schedule congestion change baselines. A team’s xG trend can dip simply due to away travel in close succession. Tactical press intensity often fades on short rest — pushing totals toward the under.
Use live prices to reconsider pre-match assumptions. Red cards and early goals shift the expected shape of a match. Don’t chase; instead, define triggers (tempo spikes, tactical subs) that justify a small additional position.
Stake sizing matters more than picking winners. Even strong edges face variance. Fixed-fraction staking (1–2%) keeps you in the game long enough for skill to show.
Above all, stay curious. Your edge is often the thing others don’t bother to check.
