Draw No Bet (DNB) is a popular market that removes the draw outcome from a match. If the game ends in a draw, your stake is refunded. You only lose if your selected team loses.
How Draw No Bet Works
In a standard 1X2 bet, there are three outcomes. Draw No Bet eliminates the draw:
| Match Result | DNB on Home Team |
|---|---|
| Home Win | Win |
| Draw | Stake refunded |
| Away Win | Lose |
The trade-off is lower odds than a standard win bet, because you have the safety net of a refund on a draw.
DNB vs Asian Handicap 0
Draw No Bet is mathematically equivalent to an Asian Handicap of 0 (zero handicap). Both markets refund your stake on a draw. The difference is that Asian Handicap 0 is usually offered at slightly better odds by Asian bookmakers.
When to Use Draw No Bet
- When you are confident in one team winning but a draw is a realistic risk
- In matches between evenly matched teams where a draw is common
- When the standard win odds are too low for the risk involved
DNB and Odds Movement
Draw No Bet odds move in parallel with the standard 1X2 market. When odds movement shows heavy backing on a team in the 1X2 market, DNB odds for that team usually shorten at the same time.
Key Takeaways
- Draw No Bet refunds your stake if the match ends in a draw
- You only lose if your chosen team loses
- Odds are lower than a standard win bet due to the draw safety net
- Equivalent to Asian Handicap 0
- Best used when a draw is a realistic but unwanted outcome