Handball Betting Terminology

Handball Betting Terminology
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Handball Betting Terminology

Handball betting has grown in popularity in recent years as more people seek to profit from the fast-paced, exciting nature of the sport. Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players compete to throw a ball into the opposing team's net. This sport allows bettors to place wagers on handball matches and tournaments, with the possibility of significant returns.

Handball is popular worldwide, with top-tier professional leagues in Germany, France, Spain, and Hungary. Some of the sport's biggest names include Nikola Karabatic, Mikkel Hansen, and Kiril Lazarov.

With the rise of handball betting, more and more people are becoming aware of the excitement that it entails. So why not get in on the action and start betting on handball right now?

Here is all the terminology for you to start punting:

Terminology that implies the result

BetBrain recommends betting on handball results because is a thrilling way to enjoy the fast-paced sport of handball. With many international and domestic leagues, bettors have several betting options.

Punters make informed decisions by researching the teams, players, and recent history.

TERMINOLOGY	EXPLANATION
Home/Draw/Away Ordinary Time	This is the most simple and used type of bet. You punt whether the home or away side will prevail or on a draw in ordinary time.
Home/Draw/Away 1st/2nd Half	The second-best choice when it comes to popularity. You punt whether the home or away side will prevail or on a draw for 1st or the 2nd half.
Double Chance Ordinary Time	You choose two outcomes from home, tie, or away to win in ordinary time. If one of the two outcomes is correct, you win.
Double Chance 1st/2nd Half	Choose two outcomes from home, tie, or away to win the first or second half. If one of the two results is correct, you win.

Terminology that implies the number of points

Wagering on points is a great way to get involved in the exciting sport of handball while also making some money. With handball's competitive nature, betting on individual points can be a lucrative and rewarding endeavor.

TERMINOLOGY	EXPLANATION
Over/Under Whole Match	You punt whether the total amount of points combined between the two teams will exceed or be less than a limit set by the bookmaker at the end of the match.
Over/Under Ordinary Time	It’s the same as the previous bet, only this bet concludes after ordinary time.
Over/Under 1st/2nd Half	Same case as the two bets reviewed previously, only this time the combined amount of points matters for each half individually.
Winning Margin Whole Match	You bet on the margin the victorious team will have in front of the losing side.
Winning Margin Ordinary Time	You bet on the margin the victorious team will have in front of the losing side. This bet concludes after the ordinary time is up.
Winning Margin 1st/2nd Half	You bet on the margin the victorious team will have in front of the losing side. This type of bet applies for each half individually.
Odd/Even Whole Match	With this bet, you predict if the total amount of points is an odd or even number.
Odd/Even Ordinary Time	With this bet, you guess if the total points scored in ordinary time are an odd or even number.
Odd/Even 1st/2nd Half	With this bet, you predict if the total amount of points scored in the 1st or 2nd half is an odd or even number.

Terminology that implies handicap

Asian Handicap is a growing form of betting that offers punters a thrilling and dynamic way to wager on their favorite handball teams. Asian handicap betting allows punters to hedge their wagers by evaluating the handicap assigned to each team.

By factoring in the handicap, bettors gain a better understanding of the odds available and make more informed wagers that increase their chances of winning.

TERMINOLOGY	EXPLANATION
Asian Handicap Whole Match	The team with the handicap receives a disadvantage at the start of the game. This disadvantage consists of negative starting points. The team which receives the handicap must win by more points than the disadvantage for the bet to be successful.
Asian Handicap Ordinary Time	The same outlines presented above apply here. The only difference is that this bet concludes after ordinary time.
Asian Handicap 1st/2nd Half	The team suffering from the handicap receives a disadvantage at the start of the first or second half. To cover the spread and win the bet, the team with the handicap must win by more points than the negative difference.

Popular Bets

If you are still in doubt about what types of bets to use, BetBrain’s team recommends using these popular markets:

Match Result

This is one of the most well-known handball betting markets, with bettors wagering on which team will win the match.

Handicap Betting

For those who want to back the underdog in a match, this is a frequently used market. The handicap is a virtual head start given to the underdog, and if correctly backed, the bettor can win regardless of the overall match result.

Odd/Even

Bettors choose if the total number of points scored in a match is an odd or even number. It is an excellent option for those who believe in 50/50 chances.