Handicap Away -83.25

Handicap Away -83.25 means that the away team starts the game with a theoretical deficit of 83.25 points for betting purposes.

In the example of a bet size of $100 and odds of 1.95, we can explore different outcomes of the bet based on this handicap.

Win

• Away team wins by more than 84 points. When the away team wins by more than 84 points, the bet is successful. The handicap is covered, resulting in a win for the bettor.
• Possible outcomes: 30:141, 53:165, 22:118.
• Payout = $50 * 1.95 (odds for -83 points) + $50 * 1.95 (odds for -83.5 points) = $97.5 + $97.5 = $195.

Half Lose

• Away team wins by exactly 83 points. If the away team wins by exactly 83 points, the bet results in a half loss. Half of the wager is returned to the bettor, while the other half is lost.
• Possible outcomes: 25:108, 8:91, 52:135.
• Payout = $50 * 1 (odds for -83 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for -83.5 points) = $50.

Lose

• Away team wins by 82 or fewer points. When the away team wins by 82 or fewer points, the bet is unsuccessful. The handicap is not covered, resulting in a loss for the bettor.
• Possible outcomes: 66:100, 25:52, 189:202.
• Payout = $50 * 0 (odds for -83 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for -83.5 points) = $0.