In badminton sports betting, a (-5.5) handicap means that the player or team you are betting on must win by more than 5.5 points in total (across all games in the match) for your bet to win.
How It Works:
- The -5.5 handicap is subtracted from your chosen player’s final total points.
- After subtracting 5.5 points, if they still have more points than their opponent, your bet wins.
Example:
| Player A (with -5.5 handicap) | vs | Player B |
|---|---|---|
| 21 – 15 | ||
| 21 – 18 |
Total Points:
- Player A: 21 + 21 = 42
- Player B: 15 + 18 = 33
Now apply the handicap:
- Player A: 42 – 5.5 = 36.5
- Player B: 33
Since 36.5 > 33, your bet wins.
Summary:
- You win the (-5.5) bet if your player/team wins by at least 6 points overall.
- If they win by 5 points or fewer, or lose the match, your bet loses.
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