Riding a Heater
Back to Encyclopedia

Three Way Handicap

sports betting

A three-way handicap, also known as European handicap, is a betting market where one team is given a goal advantage, and there are three possible outcomes to bet on: a home win, a draw, or an away win. This differs from a traditional handicap where a draw is not an option.

Key Takeaways

  • 1A three-way handicap, also known as European handicap, is a betting market where one team is given a

Three Way Handicap

A three-way handicap, also known as European handicap, is a betting market where one team is given a goal advantage, and there are three possible outcomes to bet on: a home win, a draw, or an away win. This differs from a traditional handicap where a draw is not an option.

Example

In a soccer match between Manchester United and Chelsea, if you bet on Manchester United with a -1 handicap, they must win by two or more goals for your bet to be successful. If you bet on a draw with a -1 handicap, Manchester United must win by exactly one goal.

The Daily Heater

Best odds across 15+ sportsbooks, delivered daily.