Handicap Away -78.25

Handicap Away -78.25 means that the Away team starts with a theoretical deficit of 78.25 points.

In this example, let’s consider a bet size of $100 with odds of 1.95. We’ll explore various outcomes based on this bet.

Win

• Away team wins by more than 79 points. When the bet wins, the outcome is favorable. The bettor receives a payout based on the odds and the initial bet amount.
• Possible outcomes: 41:130, 83:165, 22:108.
• Payout = $50 * 1.95 (odds for -78 points) + $50 * 1.95 (odds for -78.5 points) = $97.5 + $97.5 = $195.

Half Lose

• Away team wins by exactly 78 points. In this scenario, the bet results in a half loss. The bettor only gets back a portion of their initial wager.
• Possible outcomes: 25:103, 8:86, 52:130.
• Payout = $50 * 1 (odds for -78 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for -78.5 points) = $50.

Lose

• Away team wins by 77 or fewer points. If the bet loses, the bettor doesn’t receive any payout, resulting in a loss of the entire wager.
• Possible outcomes: 66:70, 25:52, 89:102.
• Payout = $50 * 0 (odds for -78 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for -78.5 points) = $0.