Handicap Home -87.75

Handicap Home -87.75 means that the home team starts the game with a deficit of 87.75 points, and this handicap must be overcome for the bet to win.

In the example of a bet size of $100 and odds of 1.95, let’s explore different outcomes of the bet.

Win

• Home team wins by more than 89 points. In this scenario, the home team surpasses the handicap of -87.75 points by winning with a margin greater than 89 points. The bet wins, resulting in a payout.
• Possible outcomes: 130:22, 237:101, 151:64.
• Payout = $50 * 1.95 (odds for -87.5 points) + $50 * 1.95 (odds for -88 points) = $97.5 + $97.5 = $195.

Half Win

• Home team wins by exactly 88 points. Here, the home team wins by precisely 88 points, resulting in a half win for the bet. While it doesn’t fully surpass the handicap, it’s close enough to trigger a partial payout.
• Possible outcomes: 114:26, 101:13, 166:78.
• Payout = $50 * 1.95 (odds for -87.5 points) + $50 * 1 (odds for -88 points) = $97.5 + $50 = $147.5.

Lose

• Home team wins by 87 or fewer points. In this case, the home team fails to overcome the handicap of -87.75 points, resulting in a loss for the bet. The bettor doesn’t receive any payout.
• Possible outcomes: 95:48, 103:76, 62:19.
• Payout = $50 * 0 (odds for -87.5 points) + $50 * 0 (odds for -88 points) = $0.