Draw no bet
Draw no bet, or DNB, is a soccer bet on one team to win where your stake is refunded if the match ends in a draw. You give up some of the odds in exchange for that safety net.
By Mark SmithChecked How DNB works
Soccer matches have three possible results: home win, draw and away win. Draw no bet removes the draw as an outcome:
- Your team wins: you’re paid at the DNB odds.
- Draw: your stake comes back.
- Your team loses: you lose your stake.
Because the draw is now harmless, the odds are lower than a straight win bet. A team at 2.40 to win might be 1.75 draw no bet.
When to use it
DNB suits matches where you fancy one side but a draw is a real risk, such as tight PSL derbies or away games for a strong team. It’s popular in accumulators, because a drawn match doesn’t sink the whole slip; the leg just drops out as a void bet.
Compared with similar bets
- Double chance: a draw counts as a win, but the odds are lower.
- Handicap 0: identical to DNB in Asian handicap form.
- +0.5 handicap: same as double chance on that team.
Use our bet calculator to see how a DNB leg changes the return on a multi.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to a draw no bet if the game is drawn?
Your stake is returned as if the bet was void. In an accumulator, the DNB leg is treated as odds of 1.00 and the rest of the slip stays alive.
Is draw no bet the same as Asian handicap 0?
Yes. An Asian handicap of 0 works exactly like draw no bet: win if your team wins, stake back on a draw, lose if they lose.
Is draw no bet better than double chance?
They protect against different things. DNB refunds a draw but pays nothing for it. Double chance wins on a draw as well as your chosen result, but at lower odds.
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