What is Asian Handicap ±1.75 in Betting?

Asian handicap +1.75 and -1.75 (aka split handicap) is a quarter-goal bet that combines two handicaps, 1.5 and 2, and splits your wager between them.

For example, if you bet on Asian handicap +1.75, you split it like this:

• 50% of your stake is placed on a handicap +1.5
• The remaining 50% is on a handicap +2

Note: The sign (+ or -) before the number indicates which team has the advantage or disadvantage. The number (1.75) shows how big the edge or the gap is.

How Does Asian Handicap +1.75/-1.75 Work?

Positive handicap +1.75 means that the team you pick starts the game with a 1.75-goal lead. They need to either win, draw, or lose by only 1 goal (points, pucks, runs, etc.) for your wager to win.

Negative handicap -1.75 means that the team you pick starts the game with a 1.75-goal disadvantage. They need to win the game by at least 3 goals (points, pucks, runs, etc.) for your wager to win.

You can end up with 4 results: win, lose, half-win, or half-lose.

Note: Usually, the result is settled at the end of regular time. Extra time and penalties typically don’t count. Always check with your bookie.

A Real-Life Scenario in Football

Let’s say you’re betting on a football match between Everton and Crystal Palace. You decide to place a $200 bet on Crystal Palace with a quarter Asian handicap of +1.75. The odds are 2.5. Here’s how it breaks down.

Your $200 bet is split into two:

• Half of your bet ($100) goes on the 1.5 line
• The other half ($100) goes on the 2 line

Now, let’s look at the possible outcomes:

If Crystal Palace wins, draws, or loses by 1 goal, both parts of your bet win. So, your $100 on each line at 2.5 odds turns into $250 each, totaling $500.

Now, let’s say Crystal Palace fights hard but goes down by 2 goals. It’s not all bad news for you. Sure, you lose the 1.5 line handicap, but the 2 line bet comes back to you. You’re down $100, but the other half finds its way back to your pocket. So, you still end up with $100.

How an Asian Handicap 1.75 Looks at Different Bookies

The way Asian Handicap 1.75 is labeled can vary depending on the bookie, so it might not always look the same. Here’s a quick guide on what it might look like:

• Asian Handicap (+1.5, +2) or (-1.5, -2)
• Asian Handicap 1.75 or -1.75

Asian Handicap 1.75 at Bet365

Asian Handicap 1.75 at Unibet

Using Asian Handicap +1.75/-1.75 with Parlays

In parlay (accumulator), a 1.75 handicap splits your stake into two distinct bets, each with its own handicap. Let’s consider an example with a -1.75 handicap in a parlay. Suppose the odds are 4.00, and the stake is $80. Here’s a swift breakdown:

• Splitting the Stake: An $80 bet on a -1.75 handicap is divided equally, with $40 on a -1.5 handicap and $40 on a -2 handicap.
• Calculating Wins: If your team secures a victory by 3+ goals, both bets win, doubling each $40 to $160, for a total win of $320.

A 2-goal triumph means a win for the -1.5 bet ($40 x 4) and a push for the -2 (your total parlay odds are recalculated by removing the odds of the pushed leg). If the remaining events win, the parlay will win too.

• Total Loss: Any other result causes both bets to falter, and the entire stake is forfeited.

Pros and Cons of Quarter Asian Handicap ±1.75

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