What is a split handicap bet?

Asian Handicap is a form of betting that creates a more level betting environment between two mismatched competing teams by giving a "handicap" (expressed in goals or points) to the teams before kick-off. In Asian Handicap, a goal deficit is given to the team more likely to win (i.e. the Favourite) and a head start is given to the team less favoured to win (i.e. the Underdog).

In split handicap betting, your stake is automatically divided equally and placed as 2 separate bets. This means that with a handicap point of 0-0.5, half of your stake is on the 0 point handicap and the other half is on the 0.5 handicap.

As an example, in the event above, Manchester United being the favourite team receives a goal deficit of quarter of a goal (0.25) before event kick-off.

Favorite - Manchester United (0, - 0.50)
Underdog - West Ham United (0, 0.50)

In the case if you place a bet on West Ham United with a stake of $100. Half of your stake ($50) will be on the (0) handicap and the other half of your stake ($50) will be on the (0.50) handicap.

Final Score (WHU vs. MU)	Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap)		Bet Result	Winnings / Loss
	Bet on (0)	Bet on (0.5)
1 : 0	1 : 0	1.5 :	Win	$100 x 0.84 = $84
0 : 0	0 : 0	0.5 : 0	Win Half	($100/2) x 0.84 = $42
0 : 1	0 : 1	0.5 : 1	Lose	$100

In the case if you place a bet on Manchester United with a stake of $100. Half of your stake ($50) will be on the (0) handicap and the other half of your stake ($50) will be on the (-0.50) handicap.

Final Score (WHU vs. MU)	Actual Score (Inclusive of Handicap)		Bet Result	Winnings / Loss
	Bet on (0)	Bet on (-0.5)
1 : 0	1 : 0	1.5 : 0	Lose	$100
0 : 0	0 : 0	0.5 : 0	Lose Half	$100/2 = $50
0 : 1	0 : 1	0.5 : 1	Win	$100 x 1.080 = $108