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International Rugby Odds for Betting in New Zealand
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International Rugby Union Match Odds Explained
Match Result Betting (3-way)
In International Rugby Union matches, betting on the match result offers three potential outcomes: a Home Team win, a draw, or an Away Team win. There are no handicaps involved, and favorites and underdogs are determined solely based on the odds pricing. Occasionally, this format may be displayed in a 1X2 format akin to football match betting.
Handicap (3-way)
In International Rugby Union matches, the point handicap is used to level the playing field by adjusting the perceived strength of each team. This means that the game does not start with a score of 0-0. The favored team must overcome the handicap by scoring enough points to be declared the winner, while the underdog may benefit from a head start in points toward winning the game. For example, if the spread is set at 6 points, the favored team must win by at least 7 points for a successful bet. Conversely, the underdog can lose by up to 5 points and still win the bet. If the favorite wins by exactly 6 points, the outcome is considered a draw for betting purposes.
What the odds format means in betting on International Rugby matches
Decimal odds format is most popular in New Zealand, as displayed above if events are showing. If you see a match with the All Blacks and the associated odds for their win are listed at 1.63, if you laid $10, and they won, you would receive a total of $16.30, inclusive of both your profit and the return of your stake. In other words, simply multiply the stake amount by the decimal format odds figure to calculate your total return.
