There is no such thing as a ‘dead cert’ when it comes to sports books but there are ways you can increase your odds of winning when playing in the top betting sites, no matter where you are in the world. With this in mind, let’s take a look at ways you can increase your chances of winning when sports betting.
Know Your Game
Whether you’re a fan of soccer or UFC it is important to know the sport. If you’re planning to bet on soccer, for example, aspects such as who are the in-form teams and players, who the manager is, results over the last few months, goal scoring percentage, and save percentage will all need to be analyzed before you put on a bet.
Although this can be laborious it is a very worthy endeavor as you may expose an aspect that the bookmakers have missed.
Use Different Betting Sites
Not all betting sites are created equal and it is important to have accounts on a few sites to get the most from your betting. Different bookies offer different odds and it is important you get the best odds on every bet you make.
Also, different bookmakers have different bonuses and promotions that may be more suitable to your lifestyle and have less harsh wagering requirements.
It is also good practice to use sports betting sites that specialize in your chosen sports. They will have better markets more suited to your sports and their offers and promotions will be more suited as well. Overall, using bookmakers who specialize enhances your sports betting experience.
The Favorite Doesn’t Always Win
Sometimes it may feel like the favorite wins every time. That isn’t always the case and by crunching the numbers and doing a little research you may spot something the bookmakers have missed.
A good example is when Fognini beat Nadal back in April. The odds of Nadal winning were 1/10 while Fognini was 8/1. If tennis is your game you would know that when they played before on a clay court, Fognini beat Nadal.
With this knowledge, the 8/1 odds on Fognini would have been very appealing.
Never Go Above Four Bets in an Accumulator
Some who play sports books put on six or seven bets as an accumulator bet and very rarely win and pro gamblers hardly use accumulator bets, sticking to singles. In fact, bookmakers payout more in single bets than any other type.
So although the payouts are appealing limit your accumulator bets to no more than four at a time.
Understand the Markets
Bookmakers offer hundreds of markets that you may want to explore. Before putting on a bet, however, ensure you understand the market you’re about to use.
It can be frustrating if you put on a bet and expect a payout only to learn your bet didn’t actually win.
Explore New Markets
As stated, bookmakers offer a variety of markets and you may want to leverage different ones as they may offer better opportunities to profit. Ensure you understand thoroughly what the terms of the bet are to avoid disappointment.
Good luck with your future betting.