Asian Handicap Cricket Betting Market

In a match between India and Australia, you bet on -10.5 runs for India at 1.95 odds. This means you bet on India to win by 11 or more runs. If they win by fewer runs or lose the game, your bet is considered lost, too.

• Percentage of probability = (1/odds)*100 or 1/1.90)*100 = 52.63% chance

The real strength of asian handicap betting sports is when one of the teams is clearly stronger. If you expect the favourite not only to win, but to win with a significant difference, you can use it for a virtual disadvantage. This way, instead of a low odds selection, you can create value.

Different formats usually mean different scoring patterns. Because handicaps are based on runs or wicket margins, the format directly affects how the lines are set.

For instance, in T20, usually the win margin is lower, so lines of over 6.5 runs are pretty risky already. While this is way over the traditional lines in soccer (there are lines like Asian handicap 0.5 meaning only one goal ahead will be needed to win the match), here, 5.5 or 6.5 even are considered the lower lines.

In ODIs, there is a larger gap, and you can also take a closer look at the number here. In the longest format of all – Test, you should consider betting directly on wickets and even innings.

A missing player, key bowler or batter may not live up to the handicap line, even if the team is the favourite. In order to keep that risk low, always check the lineups closely before the start of the game. This way, you can be aware if there are any announcements on injuries, players’ rest, etc., before the beginning of the event.

Just because a team is heavily favoured doesn’t mean they will cover the handicap difference. They could still win, but not enough to beat the spread. To avoid that mistake, you need to take your time researching what is needed for that to happen. Things like team form, average runs per game, and venue will be helpful.

Some bookmakers can have slightly different handicaps, but exactly that can determine if you win or lose. So if you see + 17.5 and + 18.5, take a minute to decide if the higher risk is worth the reward.

Betting on in-play will give you much more insight than pre-match data. Especially if one of the teams does not behave as expected. So, if that’s the case, the odds can shift rapidly, and you can find much better lines mid-match. However, you need to be adaptable and knowledgeable to take advantage of the shifting lines.

In shorter formats such as T20, rain or bad weather in general can lead to abandoned games. If you are betting on pre-match markets, you should check the forecast for sure; otherwise, your bet may be voided.

The pitch conditions play a huge role in whether a team can cover a handicap or not. A slow pitch will mean lower scores and tighter games, which makes the larger handicap spreads harder to cover. Before betting, it is essential to take a look at the pitch and take note of the venue’s history. Usually, you can see if that stadium is high or low scoring based on the statistics.

• Team total runs (Over/Under) – Instead of betting on a win with a certain advantage, this market focuses on whether a team will score more or fewer runs than a set number, e.g. Australia total runs – over 165.5 @1.85. This market lets you focus on the team performance without worrying about the final result and the spread.
• 1st evening winner (Test) – This market is especially popular in test cricket and allows you to bet on which team will score more runs in their first inning. If you are confident about a team’s strong start but unsure about the entire match, this is a more focused and less risky option, especially if the data backs up your decision.
• Winning margin – The winning margin market is maybe the closest to the asian handicap. Here, instead of an under/over line, you get to bet on a range-win by 1-10 runs or 11-20 runs. Because of its broader nature, it’s less risky than the handicap, but it also can be pretty prolific.