Definition of Highest Scoring Half

What does the term "highest scoring half" mean in the world of sports betting? What is meant by the term "highest scoring half"?

The "highest scoring half" line is often used in soccer and American football betting.

Let's look at an example of a "highest scoring half" line from the world of soccer.

This line is straightforward, as you simply have to pick which half will feature the highest number of goals.

The line might look like this:

1st Half, +120
2nd Half, -110
Tie, +240

So, if you think that the 2nd half will feature the most goals, you'd want to bet the -110 line. This would give you the chance of earnings a $100 profit for every $100 that you wagered.

It's important to note that with this line, you would lose your bet if each half featured the same number of goals, so that is important to keep in mind.

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This type of betting line also works for American football games.

The amount of scoring is much more volatile due to the highest amount of points scored, which will dramatically decrease the odds of a tie.

So, the odds might look like this:

1st Half, +115
2nd Second, -135
Tie, +1500