This form of betting sees bookies give a virtual deficit – or handicap – to a certain team, to offset the negative impact of a perceived difference in strength between competitors. If there’s a huge favourite and a clear underdog, this creates an unfavourable betting prospect for punters. If the price on the favourite is too low and the chances of an upset extremely slim, the handicap levels the playing field and makes the matchup more attractive to bettors. Follow us bet on esports