In badminton sports betting, a handicap of (-4.5) means the favored player or team must win by more than 4.5 points for your bet to win.
How It Works:
- The (-4.5) handicap is subtracted from the final score of the favored player/team.
- After applying the handicap, if they still have more points, your bet wins.
- If not, your bet loses.
Example:
Match Result:
- Player A: 21-18, 21-17 → Total points = 42
- Player B: 35 points total
You bet on Player A (-4.5)
Now apply the handicap:
37.5 > 35 → Your bet wins
- Player A: 42 – 4.5 = 37.5
- Player B: 35
If Player A won by fewer points:
- Player A: 21-19, 21-20 → Total = 42
- Player B: 40
Apply the handicap:
- 42 – 4.5 = 37.5
- Player B: 40
37.5< 40 → your bet loses
Let me know if you want an example for sets or team matches too.