I'm going to the FC Dallas game at 8 tonight against Portland. I was looking to put a little on the total or game. Line is FC Dallas +110 ML which looks good to me. I see the total is Over 2.5 +100, but you can take Over 2, 2.5 -133. I assume if 2 goals are scored its a push with that line? Over 2 goals looks like a solid play to me.
Over 2, 2.5 -133 would be, yes, a
PUSH on the over 2 part of your bet. You put 100 on
Over 2, 2.5 -133 and the bet is Split (Asian Handicap..."
AH") so 50 would go towards Over 2 and the other 50 on Over 2.5.
One would choose this play
if their lean was that 3 Goals or more will be scored but they
are not confident enough in that lean to invest an entire 100 on the Over 2.5 +100 which would be Do or Die, 3 Goals Scored or lose the 100 whereas the AH
Over 2, 2.5 -133 preserves Capital
if 2 Goals are scored cuz while ya still lose the -2.5 part ya PUSH the -2 part and get yer 50 back on that part.
This AH Line is ideal for one who expects 3 or more Goals but considers 2 Goals scored total very possible as well, and too possible to risk their entire play on 3 Goals or more scored....its a Hedge, (in essence) thus is it -133 compared to +100 on the straight OVer 2.5.
Naturally if 3 goals get scored you win both sections of the AH Bet, cash at -133 overall, as though it were just one play altogether. If 0 or 1 Goals is scored ya lose both parts and lose the entire 100.
2 Goals scored ya get 50 Back (
or 1/2 whatever you bet on it) and lose the OVer 2.5 section.