Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Pitch Notes.
- Accumulator
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for a payout.
- Anytime Goalscorer
- A bet on a player scoring at any point during the match.
- Asian Handicap
- A handicap given to each team to level the odds, eliminating the draw and offering split lines.
- Bankroll
- The total money you have set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine several outcomes from the same match into one custom bet.
- Bet Settlement
- The process of calculating and paying out winnings after the outcome of a bet is confirmed.
- Both Teams to Score
- A bet on whether each team will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet early, locking in a profit or loss before the match ends.
- Clean Sheet
- A bet on whether a team will not concede any goals during the match.
- Closing Line Value
- The difference between the odds you took and the final odds; a measure of betting skill.
- Correct Score
- A bet that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Double Chance
- A bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes, increasing your chance to win.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw.
- First Goal Scorer
- A bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
- Goal Line
- The total goals line set by the bookmaker; you bet over or under that number.
- In-Play
- Betting on a match while it is ongoing, with odds that update as the game progresses.
- Juice
- The commission built into the odds that the bookmaker keeps from each bet.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds shown as a price for each side.
- Outright Bet
- A bet on a team or player to win a tournament or competition, such as the World Cup.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals in a match will be higher or lower than a set line.
- Payout
- The total money you receive back if your bet wins, including your original stake.
- Pre-Match
- Placing a bet on a match before it starts.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Top Scorer
- A bet on which player will finish as the tournament's leading goal scorer.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds offered are higher than the true probability, giving you an edge.