{"id":1541,"date":"2023-01-06T10:35:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T07:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/?p=1541"},"modified":"2024-02-19T16:32:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T13:32:03","slug":"what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Push Mean In Sports Betting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what a push in sports betting is or perhaps how to push in sports betting? You\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\/regtel\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=regtel&amp;utm_campaign=push-mean-in-sports-betting\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"_self\">Bet with Parimatch<\/a><\/div>\n<p>A bet push isn\u2019t a very common occurrence, but it does happen from time to time. It\u2019s important to understand when a push bet can arise so you\u2019re not left confused.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good thing a push in sports betting is really quite simple to understand. After reading this article, you\u2019ll know how to spot an impending push bet in no time.<\/p>\n<p>Read on so you can learn what a push bet is, why it happens, and exactly how to avoid them when betting online.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dcdd0965de2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dcdd0965de2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#What_is_an_Explanation_of_Push_in_Sports_Betting\" title=\"What is an Explanation of Push in Sports Betting?\">What is an Explanation of Push in Sports Betting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#How_Does_a_Push_Work\" title=\"How Does a Push Work?\">How Does a Push Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#How_To_Push_in_Sports_Betting\" title=\"How To Push in Sports Betting\">How To Push in Sports Betting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#Spread_Handicap_Bets\" title=\"Spread (Handicap) Bets\">Spread (Handicap) Bets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#OverUnder_Total_Bets\" title=\"Over\/Under (Total) Bets\">Over\/Under (Total) Bets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#Parlay_Bets\" title=\"Parlay Bets\">Parlay Bets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#How_to_Avoid_a_Push\" title=\"How to Avoid a Push\">How to Avoid a Push<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-does-push-mean-in-sports-betting\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Explanation_of_Push_in_Sports_Betting\"><\/span>What is an Explanation of Push in Sports Betting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A push in sports betting is when the bettor and the sportsbook tie. In other words, when a wager ends in a draw, it\u2019s labeled a push.<\/p>\n<p>With online sports betting, it\u2019s a match between the bettor and the bookmaker. A push bet doesn\u2019t necessarily mean the actual match or event ended in a tie \u2014 only the bet.<\/p>\n<p>A bet push isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing for the bettor, although it may be frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>When you have a push bet, the online sportsbook will refund all of the money wagered with no extra fees. It\u2019s as if the bet never occurred in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Push_Work\"><\/span>How Does a Push Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A push in sports betting may seem straightforward, and for the most part, it is. However, there are factors you should still consider.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, not every bet type (moneyline, handicap, over\/under) can end in a push. A bet push can only materialise within a specific set of circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Also, online sportsbooks don\u2019t want a bet to end in a push because they won\u2019t make any money.<\/p>\n<p>If you think about it, a sportsbook spends resources setting up lines, refunding money, and other costs associated with their operation. When a push bet occurs, the online sportsbook theoretically loses, while the bettor walks away with just a bit of frustration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Push_in_Sports_Betting\"><\/span>How To Push in Sports Betting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have a better idea of what a push bet is, you\u2019re probably wondering how to push in sports betting. Here\u2019s a look at the three most common bet types where a bet push can happen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spread_Handicap_Bets\"><\/span><b>Spread (Handicap) Bets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re unfamiliar, <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-is-handicap-betting-explained\/\">spread betting<\/a> is when the bettor wagers on whether or not the score differential set by the bookmaker is accurate or not.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel the book got it right, then you bet with the spread. If you think the point differential is too high, you would <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-is-betting-against-the-spread\/\">bet against the spread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, imagine an NBA basketball game between the <i>New York Knicks<\/i> and the <i>Miami Heat<\/i>. You might see a line like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>New York Knicks<\/i> (-5) vs. <i>Miami Heat <\/i>(+5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The spread is five points, and the (-) sign indicates that the <i>New York Knicks<\/i> are the favourite.<\/p>\n<p>For the <i>New York Knicks<\/i> to cover the spread, they would need to win by at least 6 points.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the line, the <i>Miami Heat<\/i> would need to either win straight up or not lose by more than 5 points.<\/p>\n<p>But what happens if the <i>New York Knicks<\/i> won by exactly 5? You guessed it, this scenario would end with a bet push.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OverUnder_Total_Bets\"><\/span><b>Over\/Under (Total) Bets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A push bet in an <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/\">over\/under<\/a> marketplace works the same way as to spread bets. The only real difference is the bet type itself.<\/p>\n<p>Also known as a total bet, an over\/under bet is when the bettor predicts if the combined final score of a match will be over or under the figure set forth by the bookmaker.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from Ice Hockey on <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/sw\/\">Parimatch<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1551\" src=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image1-8.png\" alt=\"Over\/under bets at Parimatch sports betting website\" width=\"685\" height=\"115\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The oddsmaker set the total at 5 goals.<\/p>\n<p>Say the match ended 3-2, totaling 5 goals scored in the event. Since the combined goals were not over or under 5, no matter what option you selected, it would end in a push bet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parlay_Bets\"><\/span><b>Parlay Bets<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A push in parlay works slightly differently than the other bet types previously mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>First, a <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-are-parlays-and-teasers\/\">parlay bet<\/a> is when the bettor strings together multiple bets with a single stake. For the bet to pay out, all bets in the parlay must be correct.<\/p>\n<p>So what happens if you place a 3-way parlay, and two of the picks are correct, but one ends in a push?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s really simple, your wager wouldn\u2019t end up a push bet. Rather the odds would be recalculated as if it were a 2-way parlay. In other words, you would still receive a payout, just slightly less.<\/p>\n<p>Logically, if all three bets in your parlay ended with a push, the entire parlay would result in a push bet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Avoid_a_Push\"><\/span>How to Avoid a Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A push in sports betting can be frustrating. After all the research you\u2019ve done, it feels like a waste of time when a push bet manifests.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Parimatch has a solution. We simply add a decimal point to the lines, making a tie impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Take a closer look at this example from Parimatch:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1552\" src=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image2-6.png\" alt=\"Total bets at Parimatch sports betting website\" width=\"686\" height=\"116\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This line is from the over\/under (total) marketplace concerning an NBA game. You can see the bookmaker set the total at 222.5 points.<\/p>\n<p>In basketball, teams can only score with whole numbers. By adding a decimal point, a push bet becomes impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to avoid push in sports betting is to move the line. Some sportsbooks allow you to buy half a point.<\/p>\n<p>Again, when there is a decimal involved, a push bet becomes an impossible outcome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A push in sports betting isn\u2019t necessarily good or bad. It\u2019s \u2014 well \u2014 just a push.<\/p>\n<p>A push bet may be frustrating, but luckily you don\u2019t have to worry about losing your money. It\u2019s a different story for the bookmaker, they still incur the cost to set up the lines and refund you.<\/p>\n<p>See \u2014 it could be worse.<\/p>\n<p>Part of why smart bettors across Africa, especially in Tanzania, log in to the Parimatch betting app is so they can avoid this sports betting purgatory.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to check out what the stellar odds look like on Parimatch, you can head over to our website or download our free betting app. It\u2019s fun, easy, and most importantly, fair!<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\/regtel\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=regtel&amp;utm_campaign=push-mean-in-sports-betting\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"_self\">Bet with Parimatch<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not bad, but not very good either<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is a Push in Betting? 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