Glossary
Every term that appears in AbsoluteSport, in plain English. If a number on the dashboard ever confuses you, it’s defined here.
Edgecore
How much better the available price is than the "true" price our model estimates. Positive edge (+EV) means the bet is theoretically profitable long-term.
e.g. Brazil −0.25 priced at 2.09 when fair value is 1.92 = +7.4% edge.
AI fair oddscore
The price our model thinks a market should be, based on probabilities. Compare it to the bookmaker price to spot value.
CLV — Closing Line Valuecore
Whether you beat the closing line (the final price before kickoff). Consistently positive CLV is the strongest sign of genuine betting skill — it's hard to fake with luck. It's also 60% of your AS Score in the Cup.
Backed 2.09, line closed at 1.92 → CLV +8%.
AS Scorethe Cup
Your 0–100 ranking score in the AbsoluteSport Cup. Weighted 60% Closing Line Value, 30% risk-adjusted return, 10% volume & consistency — built to reward skill over luck.
ROI — Return on Investment
Profit divided by total amount staked, as a percentage. Steady positive ROI over many bets is what you're aiming for.
Kelly stake
A staking formula that sizes each bet by your edge and the odds, to grow a bankroll efficiently without over-betting. We show a recommended Kelly fraction (usually ¼ Kelly) for every edge.
Asian Handicap (AH)
A handicap that removes the draw by giving one team a head start (or deficit) in goals, often in quarter-line steps (−0.25, −0.75). Levels uneven matchups and is the sharpest market in football.
Brazil −1.5 must win by 2+ goals for the bet to win.
Over / Under (O/U)
A bet on the total number of goals (or cards, corners) being above or below a line. "Over 2.5 goals" wins if 3+ are scored.
1X2
The classic match-result market: home win (1), draw (X), away win (2).
BTTS — Both Teams To Score
A yes/no bet on whether both teams find the net.
xG — Expected Goals
The quality of chances a team created, expressed as the number of goals an average team would score from them. Live xG tells you who "should" be ahead, regardless of the score.
Pressure Index / Momentum
A live measure of which team is on top right now, based on where play is happening and the danger created. Spikes often precede goals — and line moves.
Line movement
How a price changes over time as money comes in and information arrives. Sharp money moving a line is a signal worth watching; we chart it per market.
Sharp money
Bets from professional, winning bettors. When the price moves against the public's side, sharps are usually behind it.
Today's Card
Your one-screen triage: every match today with its key edge, flags (red card, weather, lineup, referee), and a one-tap open.
Match Pulse
The live panel showing momentum, player ratings, and curated news for the match you're viewing.
Live Edges feed
A continuously updating list of the best +EV opportunities across every match, sorted by edge%, with suggested Kelly stake.