Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Tactical Review.
- Asian Handicap
- A split handicap line that reduces the possible outcomes and eliminates the draw in soccer betting.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for placing bets.
- Bet Builder
- A feature that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one customized bet.
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
- A bet on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- Cash Out
- An option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or cutting a loss.
- Closing Line
- The final odds offered just before an event starts, used to evaluate betting decisions.
- Correct Score
- A wager that predicts the exact final score of a match.
- Draw No Bet
- A bet that refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw, otherwise you win on the chosen side.
- Free Bet
- A promotional offer that allows you to place a bet without using your own money, with any winnings usually returned excluding the stake.
- In-Play Betting
- Placing bets on a match while it is already in progress, with odds that update in real time.
- Line Movement
- Changes in betting odds or point spreads over time as more bets are placed.
- Market
- A category of betting options for a specific event, such as match result, goals, or player props.
- Moneyline
- A straight bet on which team will win a match, without any point spread.
- Multi-Bet
- A bet that combines several independent selections into one wager, requiring all to win.
- Odds
- The price that reflects the likelihood of a specific outcome, used to calculate potential winnings.
- Outright Bet
- A bet on the overall winner of a tournament, league, or competition, rather than a single match.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals scored 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 bet to pay out.
- Pre-Match Betting
- Betting on a match before it starts, based on the scheduled start time.
- ROI
- Return on Investment, measuring the net profit relative to the total amount wagered.
- Single Bet
- A wager on a single outcome; you win if that selection wins.
- Spread
- A point handicap that one team must overcome for the bet to win, used to level the playing field.
- Stake
- The amount of money wagered on a single bet.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size used to manage risk and track performance across a series of wagers.
- Vig
- The commission charged by a bookmaker, built into the odds to ensure a profit.