In badminton sports betting, the (+5.5) handicap means that the underdog player or team is given a 5.5-point advantage before the match begins for betting purposes.
What it means:
- If you bet on a player/team with (+5.5), you win the bet if they either win the match outright, or lose by fewer than 6 total points.
Example:
Let’s say you bet on Player A (+5.5) vs. Player B.
- Final match score:
- Player A loses: 17–21, 19–21
- Total points: Player A = 36, Player B = 42
- Difference = 6 points
- Since Player A lost by 6 points, and your handicap was +5.5, your bet loses (because 36 + 5.5 = 41.5, which is still less than 42).
However:
- If Player A had lost by 5 points or fewer, or won the match, your bet would win.
Key Takeaway:
The (+5.5) handicap gives the underdog a head start of 5.5 points. Your bet wins if, after adding 5.5 points to their final total, they have more points than their opponent.