BETTING GLOSSARY

What Is a Push in a 3-Way Moneyline?

A quick guide to why 3-way moneylines usually do not push on the draw, how settlement differs from draw-no-bet markets, and where bettors get tripped up.

Definition

A 3-way moneyline creates three separate outcomes: home win, draw, and away win. Because the draw is already priced as its own outcome, most 3-way markets do not have a push on a tied result.

Use it with a tool

Convert 3-way prices before comparing them to draw-no-bet odds

Why it matters

Bettors routinely confuse 3-way moneylines with draw-no-bet or Asian handicap 0.0 pricing. That mistake changes expected value because the draw is not refunded in a 3-way market unless the book has a special rule.

Example

If you bet a 3-way moneyline on Team A and the match ends 1-1, your Team A ticket loses. On draw-no-bet, that same tied result would usually return your stake.