Draw No Bet Explained: What It Means and How It Pays
Draw no bet is a soccer bet on one team to win, where a draw returns your stake. You win if your team wins, you get your money back if the match ends level, and you lose only if the other team wins.
What does draw no bet mean?
Draw no bet, often shown as DNB, removes the draw from a soccer match. It settles on 90 minutes plus stoppage time like the regular moneyline. It is the same bet as an Asian handicap of 0.
Draw no bet vs the 3-way moneyline
| Result | 3-way moneyline | Draw no bet |
|---|---|---|
| Your team wins | Win, longer price | Win, shorter price |
| Draw | Lose | Refund |
| Other team wins | Lose | Lose |
You give up some payout on a win to get your stake back on a draw. In a match where a draw is likely, that trade is often worth making.
How a draw no bet price is worked out
Take an illustrative 3-way price of Home +120, Draw +250 and Away +230. With the margin removed, the fair chances are 43.6% home, 27.4% draw and 29.0% away.
When draw no bet makes sense
DNB suits a team you expect to win but not by much, in a league or matchup with a lot of draws. It also suits an underdog you think will not lose, because a draw keeps your stake.
It makes less sense on a heavy favorite, because draws are less likely and the DNB price gets very short.
For the next step up, see our Asian handicap guide, where -0.25 and -0.5 lines change what a draw does to your bet.