Handicap betting involves giving a team a virtual shortfall (handicap) to overcome at the start of a match. In rugby, online bookies ‘handicap' the team that's likely to win so that it has a disadvantage against its opponent; think of it as a way to ‘even the playing field.’ It's essential to get a solid understanding of this betting type and its odds before considering your online gambling options.

How Does Handicap Betting Work In Rugby?

Also known as spread, points, or line betting, handicap betting is an option bookies use to spice up a game whose results may well be known. It gener...