The term handicap is also known as disadvantage or handicap. The sport of golf incorporated the term into its scoring system relatively early on. In the world of sports betting, handicaps have also become commonplace. It is used when there is a favourite in a match. With a handicap, you give a player/team a virtual deficit which must be made up during the course of the match. In return, you will receive a higher odds from the bookmaker, which you can use if the odds on the 1 / 2 / X Tip are not enough to give you the win you want. Here is an example to help you understand the odds:
Bayern Munich - Heidenheim with odds of 1.05 / 8 / 16.5
The Bavarians are, of course, heavy favourites at home against the newcomers. A 10€ Bet on Bayern to win would return just 50 cents. Now you have the opportunity to bet on the handicap and get a better odds. The handicap here is 2.5, which means that Bayern must win by at least three goals. Final scores of 3:0, 4:1, 5:2 and so on are winners. Of course, this handicap varies according to the sport, and in basketball the handicap can be as high as 15.5 or more.