Handicap Away -61.25

Handicap Away -61.25 means that the away team starts the game with a theoretical deficit of 61.25 points.

In the context of a $100 bet with odds of 1.95, we’ll explore various outcomes.

Win

• Away team wins by more than 62 points. When the bet wins, the full stake is returned along with the winnings. In this scenario, the bettor receives double the stake as profit.
• Possible outcomes: 41:119, 83:154, 22:97.
• Payout = $50 * 1.95 (odds for 61 points) + $50 * 1.95 (odds for 61.5 points) = $97.5 + $97.5 = $195.

Half Lose

• Away team wins by exactly 61 points. In a half loss scenario, half of the stake is returned while the other half is lost. The bettor incurs a partial loss due to the narrow margin of victory.
• Possible outcomes: 25:86, 8:69, 52:113.
• Payout = $50 * 1 (odds for 61 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for 61.5 points) = $50.

Lose

• Away team wins by 60 or fewer points. When the bet loses, the entire stake is forfeited. In this scenario, the away team’s performance falls short of covering the handicap.
• Possible outcomes: 66:70, 25:52, 89:102.
• Payout = $50 * 0 (odds for 61 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for 61.5 points) = $0.