Is Small and Low Odds Betting Worth Your Consideration?

On bets on small and low odds in the world of sports betting there are mixed opinions. Many players are sure that such a betting strategy is unprofitable, and you should not waste time, energy and money on such bets. Another part of the bettors does not consider it shameful to play and win according to the strategy of betting at low odds. The key to success in its use is the knowledge, endurance and skills of the player.

To bet on low quotes, not all bookmakers are suitable, but only reliable, in which there is a good Live section. To make money according to the strategy, the bettor has to make a large number of bets. In the short term, this can only be done in live. Betting exchanges like Betfair are also suitable for the game.

What are odds?

A low odds is such a quote of an event when, with a great deal of probability, the forecast should play. For some, a low odds is 1.4, someone does not shy away and bets at 1.02. For bets, it’s best to select odds that are not too small, because there is still a risk of losing, and the possible gain from a bet for such odds is too small.

Consider an example. The volleyball match ends, team “A” leads 2-0 in batches and 16:15 in the 3rd installment. The odds for the victory of team “A” in the region of 1.02, the bookmaker is about to remove it. But then suddenly a U-turn begins. Team B starts a comeback and takes the third installment. Behind their fourth. Squeezing a demoralized rival in the 5th decisive game.

U-turns in volleyball are a common thing, they happen very often, so there is no point in putting even a minimum odds, because at a distance it will be a loss and a drawdown of the bank in the best case. It is best to take moderately low odds — at least 1.1-1.2. And very carefully prepare for the bet. About it — further.

Event selection

Low odds are a very insidious thing. In the blink of an eye, they can roll over and become very large, because the sport is unpredictable, and the harbor, which, it would seem, is a match, can change dramatically in a matter of moments.

Before making a bet at low odds, you need to make sure that it will enter. Of course, no one will give a 100% guarantee, but you can completely find a couple of good reasons why you do not need to put one or other small odds.

For example, a volleyball team that seems to be a step away from victory can be underdog, or play away, or have never beaten their opponent. If you do not study all these points before the bet, you can pay very bitterly later. Indeed, in order to feel the taste of winning (in monetary terms), it is necessary to risk a large amount at each bet under a small odds. In such a situation, you need to act almost flawlessly.

You can bet both before the match and along the way. In the case of betting before the match, you need to be completely sure of a favorable outcome, for which you need to study the motivation of the teams, their personal meetings, the form, answer yourself the question: “Are these low odds really worth going without problems, or have bookmakers simply overestimated the chances?”.

In the case of a live bet during the meeting, you need to find the broadcast of the match to see with your own eyes what is happening in the game and where the scales go. But at the same time, one should not forget about the preparation: check each team, their personal meetings, form, motivation, etc. Only then take risks.

How many mistakes can be made?

Consider the example of using a betting strategy for low odds, and determine how many mistakes can be made, but at the same time stay in the black. For convenience and clarity, we present an example in the form of a table.

№      Amount of a bet, $                  Odds                        Result                 Profit, $

1                  1000                               1.09                             +                    90

2                  1000                               1.2                                +                    200

3                   1000                               1.15                             +                    150

4                   1000                               1.12                             +                 120

5                   1000                               1.17                             +                    170

6                   1000                              1.2                               +                    200

7                   1000                               1.1                               +                    100

8                   1000                              1.13                             +                    130

9                    1000                               1.1                              +                    100

10                  1000                             1.16                             +                    160

Total:           10000                  1.14 – average odds           +               1420

Total for 10 bets with average odds of 1.14 received 1,420 dollars of profit. Already at the 7th bet, 1030 dollars of profit were received, i.e. the bank doubled. So, about once every 8 bets you can lose, but have some kind of net profit. If we take lower odds, then the chain of correct forecasts should be larger.

The essence of betting strategies on odds less than 1.2

The strategy is used to a greater extent in betting on football, but is also applicable to other sports. The essence of the strategy is to bet on the so-called “secure bets”, that is, outcomes that will happen with a high degree of probability. Such an approach runs counter to any strategy with good odds, where deep analytical work is in many ways the key to success. In the case of the betting strategy for odds less than 1.2, everything is a little different: since the bets are made in “ live ” and in a significant amount, the bettor does not have time to analyze. When choosing odds, you should have before your eyes the following mini-guide to action:

• 01 — 1.02 — “green light” on the game;
• 03 — bet with caution;
• 04 — 1.05 — it is better to seriously consider the feasibility of such bets.

Many players, especially beginners, forget the elementary truth of the betting market: odds of 1.05 do not at all give a 95% chance of an event occurring. There is also a betting margin that makes adjustments. If the bookmaker gives 1.05, then in reality it is 1.1.

How to bet and manage a bank?

For a serious game on the strategy of low odds, rather than digging in the sandbox, you need large amounts. Bettors who prefer this strategy understand that in order to earn money seriously, the size of the bank must be at least $1000. Also, a player who is well versed in the intricacies of betting and knows basic mathematics must be aware that in order to be in a plus, you need to win more than 10 bets in a row with odds of 1.1. Otherwise, a single loss can immediately cross out a large number of successful bets.

For a game of strategy, it is better to choose totals and handicaps in football. With Professionals widely recommended, for example, bet on totals in a break.

Suppose, after the first half in the match, the score is 1:0, the game is “closed” and does not involve many goals. If we take Total Under 5.5 in this situation, then only in special cases the teams in the second half will be able to “break through” such a total, scoring four more goals for two.

The game is played “online” not only with the aim of seizing as many opportunities as possible. Live allows the player to follow the match and draw conclusions about how the second half might turn out.

It is not difficult for an experienced football fan to determine in which case, even with a score of 1:0, the option with a hail of goals in the second half of the meeting is not ruled out for a break, and in which, based on the nature, style and motivation of the teams, this is absolutely excluded.

It is important not only to correctly choose matches and markets, but also to properly manage the bank. The bank must be divided into at least 10 parts. Suppose a bankroll is $1,000. So, for every bet you bet no more than $100. Winning at 1.05 will bring you a profit of $5. To beat off the amount of one bet, you need to make 20 successful bets on these odds.

When, how and on what to bet?

There are often situations when bookmakers give overestimated odds. For example, the first time after setting lines, ending matches. Consider the first case.

Let’s say there are lines for a tournament match (for example, the world hockey championship in the top division). The tournament has not yet begun, and the bookmakers have made one team a favorite in the match with another with odds of 1.14. However, even before the matches, it is clear that 1.14 is too high odds, and the second team has no chance (for example, the match Canada — Belarus).

During the tournament, the line to Canada will drop down to 1.03 a few minutes before the start of the match. It is very beneficial to catch such situations and place bets while the odds are high.

Also of great importance when working with low odds is the choice of a bookmaker. It is desirable to have legitimate accounts for 3-7 betting shops, to be able to select the highest odds. For example, at the same time, one betting shop gives a quote of 1.03, and another one — 1.06. Or vice versa. It’s obvious, where it is more profitable to bet in this situation. The difference from the bet of 1000 dollars will be 30 dollars of additional profit in case of passing the bet.

Now consider the case of the endings of the meetings. For example, in basketball. There is one and a half minutes left until the end of the match, the score is 63:55. Odds of around 1.09 are given for the victory of the team leading the score. Sometimes bookmakers forget to remove the odds in the endings, do not underestimate them in a timely manner.

After all, 8 difference points is a minimum of 3 successful attacks with an ideal game in defense. If it’s not the strongest championship, the first team is the favorite and plays at home, the second team does not throw 2-3 free throws, and the effectiveness of the match is low, then you can bet on the first to win. Of course, miracles do happen, but such a lag is difficult to win back in a minute or so.

Work competently with a deposit

Obviously, this is a long-playing strategy in which you must constantly guess in order to make a profit. But you should always keep in mind a possible loss. Therefore, you can’t bet the whole bank at low odds. The size of each bet should be no more than 10% of the bank. In case of loss, the bet amount does not change.

Do you need to understand sports?

If you make bets 1.01 and bets on the odds 2.2, then in the second case, knowledge of the subject is almost necessary to beat the bookmaker, not relying on pure chance. Even if you are lucky one or several times, then at a distance this will lead to a guaranteed drain of the bank. In the first case, if comparisons are made, this is not so important. However, if there is a choice between whether to understand sports or not in order to successfully play according to the strategy of low odds, then the answer is unequivocal — it is better to understand.

Knowing the subject when making sports betting on low odds of you are aware that it can happen in a particular match, what rivals are capable of. It is even better if you have the opportunity to watch the game on which bets are made in order to really assess the balance of forces of rivals, their capabilities, motivation. We must not completely forget about statistics and preliminary, at least minimal, collection of information about the participating teams of the match:

• how they perform in the season;
• spend the last matches;
• how to play with each other;
• do they have opportunities and motivation (place in the table);
• who is injured and disqualified.

It is important to remember that the risk of making mistakes here seems to be minimized, but the price of mistakes is much higher than in the case of bets on higher odds.

Disadvantages of betting strategies for small and low odds

No strategy is perfect, no matter how attractive the conditions may seem. Low odds betting strategy is no exception. It has many disadvantages:

• when losing, the wagering is very long and psychologically difficult;
• the desire to quickly win back can lead to even greater losses, so you can’t deviate from the strategy even after failure;
• not in each case it is permissible to bet the required amount on the selected event;
• playing on this strategy takes a lot of time and effort;
• there is no time to analyze, since all events take place simultaneously (no one forbids playing less often, but the gain will be minimal);
• What can you bet on today? The answer is here.
• the strategy does not apply to many shops where the live section is poorly developed.

Low odds betting strategy benefits

Despite the shortcomings, the strategy has quite significant advantages, thanks to which many bettors choose this strategy for the game:

• the strategy is as risk-free as possible, the chances of losing are minimal;
• a large selection of events for betting, especially if you bet not only on football, but also on other sports;
• No questions? Place a bet now.
• there is no need to scrupulously study the statistics of each athlete or each team on which you plan to bet;
• the strategy involves a swift turn of money.

Players’ reviews

The low odds betting strategy has received mixed reviews. The network is widely believed that this strategy is knowingly unprofitable. This opinion has a rational grain, because we repeat, one loss can cost a dozen wins won in a row. Nevertheless, a lot of bettors use the strategy and mark it as the most reliable and positive.

The main recommendations of the earners come down to the ability to select matches for the game and stop on time, withdraw money, even if the game is lucky. It’s better to start conditionally with the amount of 1,000 dollars and withdraw 9,000 as soon as the bank reaches 10,000 dollars, than strive to win more and more, build up the bank in an effort to break the bigger jackpot and once to drain almost all the money earned.

A lot of bettors, especially beginners, make bets with a short flight of stairs. The essence is the same, except that the player takes a specific amount, sets a goal to earn more and makes a “step by step” all-in bet. With each step, the bank increases by a small percentage and starts working again until it grows to a predetermined amount.

The low odds betting strategy, like any other sports betting strategies, has its positive and negative sides. The recommendations in applying to this strategy are the same as for any other: if you decide to play according to the strategy, you must always adhere to its rules without any deviations, play with a cold head, and if you lose, immediately quit the game for at least a day and recoup exclusively on strategy.