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Half Ball

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In sports betting, a half ball is a type of handicap or spread that is expressed in halves to avoid the possibility of a push (a tie). For example, a team might be favored by -0.5 goals.

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  • 1In sports betting, a half ball is a type of handicap or spread that is expressed in halves to avoid

Half Ball

In sports betting, a half ball is a type of handicap or spread that is expressed in halves to avoid the possibility of a push (a tie). For example, a team might be favored by -0.5 goals.

Example

He bet on the favorite with a half ball handicap, meaning they had to win the match for his bet to be successful.

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