Draw No Bet (DNB)
Draw No Bet (DNB) is a 1X2 variant that removes the draw from the equation: if you back a team and they win, your bet wins; if they lose, your bet loses; if the match ends in a draw, your stake is refunded in full.
DNB vs Asian Handicap 0
DNB is functionally equivalent to an Asian Handicap of 0 (level handicap). Most professional bettors prefer the Asian Handicap version because Asian markets typically run lower margins and tighter prices.
When DNB makes sense
DNB is useful when you fancy a team to win but want insurance against the draw — particularly in tight cup ties, evenly-matched derbies, or trips to in-form home teams. The break-even calculation is simple: if a team is priced at 2.00 to win outright and the draw is 3.40, the fair DNB price sits around 1.50.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to a Draw No Bet if the match goes to extra time?
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DNB settles on the 90-minute result. If the match is tied after 90 minutes (in a cup tie that proceeds to extra time), your stake is refunded.