In badminton sports betting, the notation (-14.5) refers to a handicap bet.
➤ What does (-14.5) mean?
If you bet on a player or team with a -14.5 handicap, it means:
- They must win by more than 14.5 points total across the match.
- Since you can’t score half points, they need to win by at least 15 points in total.
Example:
Let’s say you bet on Player A (-14.5) against Player B.
Final Scores:
- Game 1: Player A wins 21–10
- Game 2: Player A wins 21–18
- Total Points:
- Player A: 42
- Player B: 28
- Difference: 42 – 28 = 14
Your -14.5 bet loses, because Player A only won by 14 points, not more than 14.5.
You Win If:
Your selected player/team wins the match by 15 points or more in total.
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