What types of Sports Betting can we use
In addition to football, there are many types of sports bets, but before we get to know them, we have to choose a sport to bet on because each sport has different bets. In this article, we will introduce you to the most popular sports and what most of the people often target, as well as which bookmakers you can play. Keep in mind that online sites give you far more choices for bets than the local bookies. Enjoy reading!
Types of sports and their most popular bets
Here are some of the world’s top sports, and what people most often choose from them, as well as what needs to happen to win these bets. Of course, there is no way we can miss football as it is the most betting sport, but Betinum has dozens of articles and explanations about the types of football bets in which you can also read interesting details. We will start with it.
Football
In football, the basic 1X2 was originally given only. There is now a huge selection of bets and it can literally be played on anything including throw-ins, corners, outs, offsides and direct free kicks, as well as passes, goal kicks, assists for individual players and more. However, it is important to know the most important bets that will do the bulk of your work.
- Final Result;
This is the most popular bet and will surely remain so forever. Here the choice is between 1, X or 2, where “1” is a home win, “X” is a draw, and “2” is a win for the guest.
The essence of this betting system is that it eliminates the possibility of a draw so that odds remain only for “1” or “2”. If the match ends without a winner, the stake will be refunded after the match ends
To win here, both teams must score at least one goal, regardless of the end result. No matter if he is 5-1, 5-4 or 1-1, as both teams have scored, you win your bet. It is ideal for derby matches and away games with strong teams with hesitant defenses.
Everything you need to know about Asian Handicap is explained here
- Half-time;
Half-time is valid for almost all types of normal bets, but they are only considered only within the first half.
- Over/Under.
Over/Under 2.5 goals is the standard line. These “0.5” were added by chance to avoid confusion, since there can’t be no 2.5 goals. There can be 2 or 3 goals, so there is only a win or a loss here. Of course, there are more lines than just “2.5 goals”. There are from 0.5 to 9.5 depending on the matches and how much they are expected to be open with goals. When playing “Over 2.5 Goals” means that there must be a minimum of 3 goals in the match and the opposite – when you bet Under, you hope for fewer goals.
Basketball
In basketball, the first thing that comes to our mind is the NBA, but European basketball is not to be ignored. However, which are the most popular sports bets? Let’s list them:
- Match result;
Normally, the most popular choice is who will win the match. In basketball, draws are almost impossible, so there is a win or loss, but very often the odds for the declared favorites are incredibly low. Accordingly, it is not worth betting on a winner unless the teams are at least a little bit equal. If this is not the case then we move on to the next one.
- Handicap;
Handicaps, like in football, give the advantage, but only by points here. According to what the odds are for the winner, the scoreline is also calculated. For example, if the home win odds are 1.18, then the handicap line will be about 10.5 points. Accordingly, you can choose whether the hosts win by more than 11 points or the guests will not lose by more than 11 points at relatively equal odds.
- Total points;
One of the most popular choices in the same way as Over/Under in football. Here you choose the total number of points whether it will be above a certain line or Below a certain line.
For example, bookmakers have set a line of 174.5 points. If you play “Over” then the total points in the match should be at least 175 and the opposite for the other choice.
- Quarter props;
The bets on Quarter are mostly all those that we have listed so far, but within the given quarter. There are four quarters in basketball.
- Half props;
These are the betting equivalent to those for fourth, but within the first half.
- Team props.
There is a lot of choice here, but the main bet is who will get to a certain number of points first. There is also whether or not a team will reach a certain point line.
You can also choose the highest scoring quarter for the team. Bookies offer many types, but we have listed the main ones.
Tennis
Tennis is a very interesting sport because it is one of the most popular individual sports. Here, the factors for a prediction are much different than those in team sports such as football and basketball, for example. Here are the main types of sports betting:
- To win;
The winner of the match will always be the most important event of a match. Accordingly, it is also the most popular choice in tennis. There is no draw here, so chances are always 50:50.
- Total sets in the match;
If the match is 3 sets then the choice is very easy – 2 or 3 sets. However, if 2 out of 3 sets are played, then the choice becomes bigger. You can choose to have 3, 4 or 5 sets in the match.
- Total games of set;
A set is won when a player makes 6 games. If there is a tie break it is played up to 7. Accordingly, the choice here is from 6 to 13 games.
- Winner of a set;
If we make the football equivalent, it will be like “A team scoring the first goal in a match”. Accordingly, in tennis, it is chosen which of the two tennis players will win the 1st set. Of course, if you bet live, bookmakers will give you options for the next set as well.
- Handicap for sets/games;
The handicap rule is always the same. This is an advantage. Accordingly, you can choose an advantage or a liability set for a player, and he or she must overcome or take advantage of that “advantage”.
For example, if you play Djokovic and Nadal and bet a +1.5 set handicap for Djokovic, then the Serb should not lose the match by more than 1 set difference. It’s the same with games, where the choice is bigger.
- Over/Under Sets/Games.
Here you choose the total number of sets or games. The football equivalent is Over/Under Goals. In games, of course, the choice is much bigger, as is the chance of losing.
Boxing
In boxing matches are played less frequently, but they are so interesting to people. There are many types of bets, but here are some of the best bets:
- To win fight;
Generally, it is the most popular in any sport.
- Fight Outcome;
This is a way of winning. Very often the odds for “To win Fight” are not good enough, so bettors choose the way of winning. This means Fight Outcome and here the choice comes down to 3 options. The 1st and most often a player wins via Knockout, Technical Knockout or Disqualification. The 2nd is “Decision or Technical Decision” and the 3rd is “Draw or Technical Draw”. The last option is extremely rare.
- Total Rounds;
There are 12 rounds in the boxing, and here we can select “Over/Under” for each line of rounds. Ie you can choose even over 2.5 rounds, but then the odds will be very low.
- То Make a Кnockdown;
Here you choose whether a player will be able to knock down an opponent at any time in the match. Such choices usually give good odds, but it should be borne in mind that many players directly knock out their opponents and there are no knockdowns in te match sometimes.
- Round Betting.
You can choose which round a player will win, and the odds here are really huge, from 10.00 onwards. You can also select a group of rounds.
Choosing to win a group of rounds means that, for example, if you choose Joshua to win between the 4th and 6th rounds against Pulev then the Englishman must win in any of the 4th, 5th or 6th rounds.
Which are the top sports betting sites
Most of the biggest sites are online bookmaker houses. Bet365 remains the most popular. 1XBet is a Russian bookmaker that has progressed tremendously in recent years. Betfair is also one of the top 5 for sure, and Marathonbet is a relatively old bookmaker, but quite used in recent years. William Hill is the most famous physical bookmaker.