Handicap Away -74.25

Handicap Away -74.25 means that the away team starts the game with a theoretical deficit of 74.25 points.

Here’s an example with a bet size of $100 and odds of 1.95, where we’ll explore different outcomes of the bet.

Win

• Away team wins by more than 75 points. When the bet wins, it means the away team performed exceptionally, surpassing the 74.25-point handicap. This results in a victory for the bettor.
• Possible outcomes: 41:130, 83:165, 22:108.
• Payout = $50 * 1.95 (odds for 74 points) + $50 * 1.95 (odds for 74.5 points) = $97.5 + $97.5 = $195.

Half Lose

• Away team wins by exactly 74 points. In the event of a half loss, the away team only meets the handicap exactly, resulting in a partial loss for the bettor.
• Possible outcomes: 25:99, 8:82, 52:126.
• Payout = $50 * 1 (odds for 74 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for 74.5 points) = $50.

Lose

• Away team wins by 73 or fewer points. If the away team fails to overcome the 74.25-point handicap, the bet loses, resulting in no payout for the bettor.
• Possible outcomes: 66:70, 25:52, 89:102.
• Payout = $50 * 0 (odds for 74 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for 74.5 points) = $0.