What does 0.0 Asian Handicap Mean?

If you’re looking to learn the ropes of Asian handicapping, this is the most straightforward variant. The 0.0 Asian handicap is similar to the 1x2 market. Here, you are simply betting on either team to win the match outrightly. The only difference is that if a draw occurs, you get a stake refund.

It is also referred to as a level Asian handicap, level ball, or a Draw No Bet market.

How the Asian Handicap 0.0 Bet Works

This level Asian handicap basically starts off both teams with no goal advantage, as opposed to other kinds of handicap bets. Bookmakers often write down a 0.0 Asian handicap when two teams of equal strength are pitted against each other. There is no clear favourite or underdog. As such, there is no +/-coefficient attached to the handicap line.

Consider a match between Champions League squads, Liverpool and Chelsea.

• If you were to bet on Liverpool 0.0, you win if the team wins the game. If the team loses the game, your bet loses.
• If you were to bet on Chelsea 0.0, you win if the team wins the game. If the team loses the game, your bet loses.
• If both teams draw, the bet is void, and your stake is refunded.

Here’s an overview extracted from the Asian handicap chart:

Outcomes for Asian handicap 0.0 Explained

There are three possible outcomes with these bets:

Win: Selected team wins the game

Push: The game ends in a draw, e.g., 0:0, 1:1, 2:2, etc.

Loss: Selected team loses the game

What is Alternative Asian handicap 0.0?

Alternative Asian Handicap (AAH) simply means other AH betting options available at the sportsbook. The 0.0 alternative Asian handicap includes other handicap bets offered by the bookmaker, and multiple handicap lines are offered on most games. So, there’s more than one way to bet at any time.

There are also split Asian handicaps like 0.25, which divides your stake to cover the nearest quarter intervals – 0.0, 0.5 handicaps. Bookmakers also offer Asian handicap 0.0 in play. 

Start Betting on the 0.0 Asian Handicap

We’ve detailed all that the Asian handicap betting 0.0 entails. When two evenly matched teams are set to face off against each other, there is usually a lot of betting action from punters. The 0.0 Asian handicap offers the chance to diversify your betting experience while reducing the risk.

It is not that complicated to understand, and if you have any experience with the standard 1x2 market, you’ll be able to pick it up. It is also identical to the DNB (Draw No Bet) market, so it avoids a tie outcome and is a good value play due to the better chances of winning.