What does Asian Handicap +2/-2 Mean?

An Asian handicap +/-2 is a full line handicap that starts off the favourite team on a deficit of 2 goals and the underdog on a surplus of the sa🎉me number of goals. This is a single Asian handicap bet, which is the most common kind of handicapping option at the sportsbook. It is more widespread than the level Asian handicap (0.0) or the split Asian handicap (1.75, 2.25, etc.) and is used to eliminate the difference in value in a matchup where one team is significantly stronger. Essentially, the bookie sets a score line or margin, which both teams have to cover for a bet on either side to win.

Here’s an example for context:

Imagine a game between Paris Saint Germain vs Marseille. Bookmakers could give the home team a starting disadvantage of -2 goals, while the away team starts with an advantage of +2 goals. PSG has to win by at 🍸least three goals, while 💫Marseille has to lose by less than three goals to win.

Draws are not a feasible outcome where Asian handicapping is concerned. However, with fuꦍll line handicaps, the number of goals scored or conceded can be right on the score line. Whenever the result is tied with the handicap, the bet is considered a ‘push.’

What does -2 Asian Handicap Mean?

The handicap with the negative coefficient is the favourite t♎eam. A bet on Asian handicap -2 for Paris Saint Germain means:

• If the team wins by 3 or more, your bet wins.
• If the team wins by 2, your bet is a push and you get a stake refund.
• If the team wins by 1, draws or loses, your bet loses.

What does +2 Asian Handicap Mean?

The handicap with the positive coefficient is the under🥂dog team. A bet on Asian handicap +1 for Marseille means:

• If the team wins, draws or loses by 1, your bet wins.
• If the team loses by 2, your bet is a push and you get a stake refund.
• If the team loses by 3 or more, your bet loses.

Here’s an overvi𓂃ew extracted from the As💛ian handicap chart: