Betting Strategies
Popular betting systems and approaches used by professionals
Value Betting
The foundation of professional betting. Value betting involves finding bets where the odds offered by bookmakers are higher than the true probability of the outcome. This requires understanding probability, statistics, and market inefficiencies.
Bankroll Management
A systematic approach to managing your betting funds. Popular methods include fixed stakes (same amount per bet), percentage staking (bet a percentage of your bankroll), and the Kelly Criterion (mathematically optimal bet sizing based on edge).
Arbitrage Betting
Taking advantage of different odds across multiple bookmakers to guarantee a profit regardless of outcome. While risk-free in theory, it requires quick execution and multiple bookmaker accounts.
Dutching
Backing multiple selections in the same event to ensure equal profit regardless of which selection wins. Useful when you believe multiple outcomes have value but cannot decide on one.
Matched Betting
Using bookmaker free bets and promotions alongside betting exchanges to guarantee profits. This mathematical approach eliminates risk by covering all outcomes.
Betting Trading
Similar to stock trading, this involves backing high and laying low (or vice versa) on betting exchanges to lock in profits before an event concludes. Requires market knowledge and quick decision-making.