This is when the handicap for a sports event, such as a football match, is listed with a half handicap, to eliminate the chance of a draw. For example, Spurs will be given +1.5. Whatever the actual result of the game, the 1.5 added to Spurs goals total will mean that the bet can either win or lose.

A 0.5 Asian Handicap is a popular betting market in sports betting. It is also known as a half-goal handicap. A 0.5 Asian Handicap means that one team starts the match with a half-goal advantage over the other team. In a 0.5 Asian Handicap, it depends if you placed a bet on the favourite (-0.5) or the underdog (+0.5).