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- Enter the requested market values and stake.
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#104 · Handicap & Totals Settlement Tool
Half Ball Handicap Calculator
Settle a ±0.5 Asian handicap bet using the final scores, selected side, decimal odds and stake. Calculations run locally in your browser.s or loses.
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What this tool calculates
It applies +0.5 or −0.5 to the selected team’s scoring margin and settles the full stake as a win or loss.
Adjusted margin = selected team score − opponent score + handicap.
This assumes standard full-time Asian handicap settlement. Overtime inclusion depends on the sport and market rules.
Worked example
Home wins 2–1. Home −0.5 has an adjusted margin of +0.5, so 100 at 1.90 returns 190 and profits 90.
| Final score | 2–1 |
|---|---|
| Selection | Home −0.5 |
| Profit at 1.90 | 90 |
Tips and limitations
- Confirm the odds format and market settlement rules before relying on the result.
- Keep more precision in inputs; rounding is applied only for display.
- This calculator explains arithmetic and does not predict results or recommend a bet.
FAQ
What does minus 0.5 handicap mean?
The selected team must win outright for the bet to win; a draw or loss loses the stake.
What does plus 0.5 handicap mean?
The selected team can win or draw for the handicap bet to win.
Can an Asian handicap 0.5 bet push?
No. The half-unit adjustment prevents an adjusted tie when scores are whole numbers.
Does overtime count for a half-ball handicap?
Only when the market rules specify it; many football markets use regulation time only.
How is profit calculated on a winning handicap bet?
At decimal odds, profit is stake multiplied by odds minus one.
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Calculation reference
| Input | User-entered values |
|---|---|
| Method | Adjusted margin = selected team score − opponent score + handicap. |
| Output | Net profit |
| Processing | Browser only |
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