Draw no bet odds remove the draw from a standard two-team football bet. You choose a team to win, but your stake is returned if the match finishes level. The trade-off is a lower price than the same team would usually have in the 1X2 market.
For example, if a bookmaker offers Team A at 1.80 in the draw no bet market, a winning bet returns your stake plus profit at those odds. If Team A draws, the bet is void and your original stake comes back. If Team A loses, the stake is lost.
What does draw no bet mean?
In a draw no bet football market, the bookmaker settles only two possible results for your selection:
- Selected team wins: the bet wins.
- Match draws: the bet is cancelled and the stake is refunded.
- Selected team loses: the bet loses.
The market is also commonly called DNB betting. It is available on many football matches and may appear under names such as “draw refunded,” “draw refund,” or Asian handicap 0. These labels usually describe the same basic settlement, although individual bookmaker rules can differ for abandoned matches, postponements, and other unusual events.
How draw no bet odds are calculated
Bookmakers begin with the estimated probabilities of a home win, draw, and away win. A DNB market removes the draw outcome and adjusts the remaining prices so that the two selections cover only wins by either team, along with the bookmaker’s margin.
A simplified example makes the pricing easier to see. Suppose a match-winner market implies these approximate probabilities:
- Team A win: 50%
- Draw: 25%
- Team B win: 25%
After excluding the draw, the relevant probabilities are recalculated across the remaining 75% of outcomes. Team A therefore represents about 66.7% of the non-draw results, while Team B represents about 33.3%. Before the bookmaker’s margin, that would correspond to roughly 1.50 for Team A and 3.00 for Team B.
Actual draw no bet odds will not match this calculation exactly. The bookmaker adds a margin, and its assessment may differ from the probability implied by the 1X2 prices. Comparing several operators can show how much the DNB price varies for the same team.
Draw no bet compared with 1X2 betting
The standard 1X2 market asks you to choose a home win, draw, or away win. A DNB bet gives up the option to back the draw in exchange for protection if the match finishes level.
| Bet type | If your team wins | If the match draws | If your team loses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 team win | Win | Lose | Lose |
| Draw no bet | Win | Stake refunded | Lose |
Because a draw does not count as a losing result in DNB, the odds are normally shorter than the equivalent team-win odds in the 1X2 market. The lower return reflects the reduced risk of the selection.
Draw no bet versus double chance
Double chance betting covers two of the three match outcomes. Backing “home win or draw” wins if the home side avoids defeat, for example. DNB is narrower: it covers only a win by your chosen team, with a refund for a draw.
That difference affects both risk and price. Double chance generally has lower odds because it wins in more scenarios. DNB usually offers a higher potential return, but a defeat still loses the stake and a draw produces no profit.
How a draw no bet payout works
For a winning single bet, decimal odds are multiplied by the stake. With a $20 stake at 1.75:
- Total return: $35
- Profit: $15
If the match ends in a draw, the bookmaker returns the full $20 stake rather than paying $35. If the selected team loses, the stake is not returned.
In a multiple or accumulator, a void DNB selection is normally removed from the calculation and the remaining selections are recalculated. For instance, a two-leg accumulator with one winning DNB pick and one void DNB pick may be settled as a single bet on the winning selection. The exact treatment depends on the bookmaker’s terms, so check the settlement rules before placing a multiple.
When can DNB betting be useful?
DNB can suit a match where one team appears stronger but the draw is a realistic possibility. A cautious home selection in a closely contested fixture is a common example. The market can also be used when a bettor wants some draw protection without accepting the very low price often attached to double chance.
It does not remove all risk. A DNB wager still loses when the chosen team is beaten, and the refund on a draw does not create a profit. Team news, injuries, rotation, travel, motivation, and the bookmaker’s margin can all affect the value of the price.
Rules to check before placing a DNB bet
Markets that look identical can have different conditions. Check the following points in the bookmaker’s rules:
- Whether the market applies to the scheduled match result or extra time.
- How postponed, abandoned, or shortened matches are settled.
- Whether a selection is void if a match is moved to a different date.
- How DNB selections are treated in accumulators.
- Whether the listed odds are fixed at placement or subject to a later price change.
Most football DNB markets refer to the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Cup competitions can be different, particularly if the bookmaker offers separate markets for extra time or qualification.
Frequently asked questions about draw no bet odds
Do you get your money back if a DNB match is a draw?
Yes. In the usual draw no bet market, a level result makes the selection void and the original stake is refunded.
Are draw no bet and Asian handicap 0 the same?
For many football markets, yes. Asian handicap 0 commonly has the same win, draw-refund, and loss settlement as DNB. Always confirm the bookmaker’s specific rules.
Why are DNB odds lower than match-winner odds?
A DNB bet is protected against the draw, so it has a greater chance of avoiding a loss than a standard team-win bet. The lower odds compensate for that protection.
Can a draw no bet selection lose in an accumulator?
Yes, if the selected team loses. If the match is drawn, the selection is usually void and the accumulator is recalculated, but bookmaker rules determine the final settlement.
Understanding the refund condition is the central point of DNB betting: a win produces a profit, a draw returns the stake, and a defeat loses the stake. Compare the available prices, read the settlement terms, and only wager money you can afford to lose.