This is when the handicap for a sports event, such as a football match, is listed with a half handicap, to eliminate the chance of a draw. For example, Spurs will be given +1.5. Whatever the actual result of the game, the 1.5 added to Spurs goals total will mean that the bet can either win or lose.
What's my golf handicap if I shoot 100? If we make the assumption that you typically play a par 72 course, a player that shoots 100 every time they play would have a golf handicap of approximately 28.