Sports bet types, made simple with small sums
Whatever the sport, a sportsbook relies on the same small set of bet types. Once you know them, you can see exactly what each tap gets you, and that beats any hot tip. The sums below use decimal odds purely as worked arithmetic and are not offers. To find out whether a Kanuuna sportsbook is available to you, open the mobile menu and take a look.
Single
A single is one pick with one stake, and your return is the stake × the odds. Put C$10 on 2.00, and a win pays back C$20, which is C$10 in profit. Nothing is simpler to follow or to fit into a budget.
Accumulator (parlay)
An accumulator links several picks into one bet, and every one of them has to land. Their odds get multiplied: 1.80 × 1.70 × 2.00 = 6.12 for three picks at 1.80, 1.70 and 2.00. Stake C$10 and the return is C$61.20, though one miss sinks the whole bet. That tempting figure grows as the chance of winning falls with every leg you add.
System bet
A system bet turns your picks into a group of accumulators, such as every possible double from three selections, which makes three bets. Because the stake applies to each combination, a "C$10 system" can cost C$30 overall. Glance at the total on the slip before you confirm.
Handicap
A handicap gives one side a virtual head start or deficit. A team at −1.5 needs to win by at least two. Lines ending in a half point can't tie, while whole-number lines can finish as a push and hand your stake back. Asian handicaps divide your stake across lines, which gives you more options but takes care to read on a small screen.
Totals (over/under)
A totals bet asks whether the combined score will finish over or under a set line, whether that means goals in hockey, points in basketball or games in tennis. There's no need to choose a winner, which is why so many people enjoy totals during live play.
Bet-slip settings to know on your phone
| Setting | What it means on a small screen |
|---|---|
| Odds-change acceptance | With this switched on, your bet can go through at odds other than those on your screen. |
| One-tap / quick betting | A single touch places the bet, which is handy but also easy to do by mistake. |
| Singles or combination tab | Your slip may turn into an accumulator as soon as you add another pick. |
Cash-out
At some sportsbooks, you can close a bet early for a sum they work out themselves. Think of that as a price with the bookmaker's margin built in, not a bonus. The figure can shift from one second to the next on mobile, and a tap on a slow connection might not go through.
Enjoy the game and know the numbers
Whichever bet type you choose, the bookmaker's margin is part of every price. Set a fixed budget, make use of the deposit and time limits in your profile, and visit responsible gambling if betting stops feeling like fun. Notes by sport: football, basketball, tennis, cricket.
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