First Half Bet
A wager on the outcome of only the first half of a game, including the spread, total, or moneyline at halftime.
Like judging a movie by its first act — you avoid the unpredictable ending but miss half the story.
Why it matters
First-half bets reduce variance from second-half adjustments, garbage time, and late-game coaching decisions.
How DMP uses this
DMP's pace and tempo data can help project first-half scoring environments, especially when teams play at different speeds early vs. late.
Common mistake
Assuming first-half lines are exactly half the full-game number — scoring is not evenly distributed across halves in most sports.