Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across Match Daily.
- Accumulator
- Another term for a parlay, where winnings from one selection roll onto the next.
- Arbitrage
- Exploiting differences in odds across bookmakers to guarantee a profit.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money set aside for betting.
- Bet Builder
- A tool that lets you combine multiple markets from a single match into one custom bet.
- Boosted Odds
- Enhanced odds offered on a selection, increasing the potential payout.
- Cash Out
- The option to settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss.
- Deposit Bonus
- Extra funds added to your account when you make a deposit, often subject to wagering.
- Free Bet
- A no‑cost bet credit given by the sportsbook, usually with strings attached.
- Futures
- A bet placed on an outcome that will be decided later, like which team wins the World Cup.
- Handicapping
- The process of analyzing data to predict outcomes and find value in the odds.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite outcome to an existing bet, reducing risk or securing profit.
- Line Movement
- The change in odds or point spread over time, often caused by betting action.
- Live Betting
- Placing bets after the match has started, with odds that update in real time.
- Matched Betting
- A strategy that uses free bets and opposite bets to guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome.
- Moneyline
- A bet on which team will win the match, with odds expressed as a positive or negative number.
- Over/Under
- A bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be over or under a set number.
- Parlay
- A single bet that links multiple selections; all must win for the parlay to pay out.
- Point Spread
- A handicap given to the underdog, expressed as a points margin, to even out the betting field.
- Prop Bet
- A wager on a specific event within a match, such as which player scores first or the number of yellow cards.
- Rollover
- The total amount you must wager to meet a bonus’s terms.
- Stake
- The amount of money you put on a bet.
- Value Bet
- A bet where the odds appear higher than the true probability, offering expected value.
- Vig (Juice)
- The commission charged by the bookmaker, built into the odds.
- Wagering Requirement
- The number of times you must bet the bonus amount before withdrawing any winnings.