Asian Handicap Basics Series: Definition and Characteristics of Asian Handicap
The existence form of the Asian handicap is to enable two teams with huge differences to compete on a relatively fair platform through the handicap, thus leveling the objective strength gap between the two sides. This kind of handicap can also be called "win handicap". Because this game originated in Asia, it is also called Asian handicap as the name suggests.
Chapter 1 Basic Knowledge of Asian Disk
Asian handicap is derived from European odds, and its generation is also a symbol of the globalization of football betting. From the perspective of theoretical research, there is a relationship between Asian odds and European odds. Mastering a certain knowledge base of odds and judging the rationality of the conversion process between odds and Asian handicap are important topics for completing the research tasks of this chapter.
【Main points of this chapter】
Point 1: Be clear—Asian handicap is a so-called fair competition platform for two teams under the premise that the dealer and player information and resources are not equal.
Key point 2: Know the reasons and results of handicap and odds rise and fall.
Point 3: Master the conversion principles and methods of European odds and Asian odds.
Point 4: Understand how bookmakers make profits from handicap.
Point 5: Understand the trading characteristics of Asian bookmakers.
Section 1 Basic Concepts of Asian Handicap
1. What is Asian handicap
The existence form of the Asian handicap is to enable two teams with huge differences to compete on a relatively fair platform through the handicap, thus leveling the objective strength gap between the two sides. This kind of handicap can also be called "win handicap". Because this game originated in Asia, it is also called Asian handicap as the name suggests.
The Asian handicap is a form of compensation developed on the basis of European odds. Among them, the most familiar to fans is the Macau handicap. In addition, there are Sabah (SB) in Indonesia and Mingsheng in the Philippines. Indonesia handicap, Southeast Asian handicap, etc., some European gaming companies such as Ladbrokes, Yishengbo, Wade, BET365, etc. have also opened handicap in recent years in order to expand the Asian market. We can call these handicap Asian handicap.
2. The characteristics of Asian Handicap
The calculation time of the handicap is determined by the time range of 45-45+ in the first half and 90-90+ in the whole game. That is to say, the handicap calculation standard issued by the bookmaker is only the score and victory within this time period as the standard. Illustrate the above content with an example: Take the match between Osasuna and Real Madrid as an example. The home team, which urgently needs to be relegated, played against Real Madrid at home. In response to the European odds, the bookmaker actually offered Osasuna -0.5 to Real Madrid. . We know that Real Madrid continues to be in a downturn at this time, has no desire for the league, and has turned its attention to the Champions League. Facing the red-eyed relegation team, whether it can fully fight is a big question. Such an opening means that the home team must win at least 1 goal, and a single win in the last game can be established, otherwise investing in Osasuna will bring losses.
Through this case, it can be concluded that the handicap only represents a certain probability that may exist or appear, and is not an absolute reflection of the true strength of the two teams. It can also be judged through the handicap, which is actually a manifestation of the comprehensive strength of the gaming company. From this point of view, at least the information between the fans and the gaming companies is unequal.
The next article will bring you the basic knowledge of Asian handicap (2): the basic elements of Asian handicap