In darts sports betting, the +1.5 handicap (or spread) is a type of handicap bet that gives one player a virtual advantage of 1.5 legs or sets before the match begins.
What +1.5 Means (with examples):
1. Leg Handicap (+1.5 Legs)
- You’re betting on Player A +1.5 legs.
- This means:
- If Player A wins outright, you win.
- If Player A loses but by only 1 leg, you still win (because the +1.5 gives them an edge).
- If Player A loses by 2 or more legs, you lose the bet.
Example:
- Final score: Player B 6 – 5 Player A
- With a +1.5 handicap, Player A’s adjusted score is 6.5
- So 6.5 > 6, and you win the bet.
2. Set Handicap (+1.5 Sets)
- Same logic, but applied to sets (used in longer format matches, like in the World Championship).
- You win the bet if:
- Player A wins the match
- OR loses by no more than 1 set
Why Bettors Use +1.5
- It offers a safety cushion for underdogs or in close matchups.
- Good value if you think the match will be tight.
Let me know if you want to apply this to a specific match or need help reading a betting line.