In badminton sports betting, a (+0.5) handicap means that the underdog is given a 0.5-point advantage before the match starts. Here’s how it works:
What (+0.5) Means:
- You are betting on the underdog.
- The underdog gets +0.5 points added to their final score.
- This bet wins if the underdog either wins the match or loses by exactly 1 point/set (depending on how the handicap is applied — by points or by sets).
Example (Points Handicap):
- Player A vs Player B
- Handicap: Player B (+0.5)
- Final score: Player A wins 21-20
With the +0.5, Player B’s adjusted score becomes 20.5, so Player A still wins Your bet loses.
But if the final score was:
- Player B wins 21-20 your bet wins outright.
Example (Set Handicap):
- Match result: Player A wins 2–1 in sets.
- Bet: Player B (+0.5 sets).
- Adjusted result: Player B loses 2–1 becomes 2–1.5 after adding the +0.5 Your bet wins (because 1.5 > 2 is not true — so your bet loses).
Important: You need to know whether the bookmaker applies the handicap to points or sets. Usually, it’s applied to sets, unless it’s per game betting.
In Short:
- +0.5 handicap = underdog can win or lose by the smallest margin for your bet to still win.
- It’s a safer bet on the underdog compared to a moneyline (outright win) bet.
Let me know if you want examples for a specific match or set/point style!