Going for the Underdog or Not?

[Hamphser]

I'm not sure if this had been asked before. This is just an example of some odds that I saw recently Fighter A (1.30) vs Fighter B (3.65). With this obviously, Fighter A is the people's champ and Fighter B is the underdog.  

Regardless of who is bigger and undefeated record, let's say you have no idea who these fighters are because the names can't even be read like Ulshrkubyki vs Ykwehgyfvbh. If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

Well, if it's only $10 I'd risk it on the underdog but betting with a huge amount of money I'd rather be more picky on who to bet and that probably on the champ. This is a very subjective question since every gamblers are unique, there are those risk-takers and those who are into the less risks kind of gambling.

Exactly.

It's definitely gonna depends on what you're after. If you care about the remaining $10 you have, you're gonna bet it on the champ because it's a wise decision then you could play risky after you won using your profits. But I gotta say playing using a small amount is a waste of opportunity in making huge profits, but if you didn't have a choice then you could play slowly and patiently.

You'd be careful on what you bet on and say it's a safe bet but remember it's still a gamble and it always carry a risk so if it's only a small amount on the line better to risk it all in. If it's a money you can afford to lose in the first place then betting it on on fast or slow way depends on the circumstances, if your instincts tells you I'd risk this it this time then it's your decision that matters.

Go all in when you are sure but this kind of behavior does signify that you are really being too desperate which is really bad when it comes to gambling.

Safe bets doesnt exist on gambling world thats why you should be careful and aware on how thing works which risk is always there.

Betting on underdog does really requires trust out of your own analysis but dont anticipate that u-turns could happen anytime.

[goaldigger]

But what if your instincts is saying the underdog has no chance to beat the favorite?
Because if you are closely following those individuals involved, you will know their capability in that particular sport.
So for me, this is a case to case basis. Every game or match is different and you can only decide this factor if you know the sports and the athletes well.
But if not, just take your chance betting your $10. Anyway, if you feel you can afford that to lose, it is not big deal whatever the results is.

Sports betting is definitely a case to case basis depend on how you assess a player or fighter on your own. Everyone has a right to choose and make their own bets without following the crowd provided that you know how to look for a better fighter which you would bet on. A $10 amount of bets will definitely give a x2 or x3 of return betting on underdog provided that the underdog player or fighter has a potential that you see on him. But in my case I used to follow the crowd favourites, I want assurance.

That’s the risk of taking bets on underdog, you don’t get the crowds to place bet on them simply because they are on the last spot and having a fight with a top teams, the probability to lose is very high for the underdog. If you want to have at least a small assurance to win, always go for the top teams just analyze very well on what bet you are going to make.

[l3pox]

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Go all in when you are sure but this kind of behavior does signify that you are really being too desperate which is really bad when it comes to gambling.

Safe bets doesnt exist on gambling world thats why you should be careful and aware on how thing works which risk is always there.

Betting on underdog does really requires trust out of your own analysis but dont anticipate that u-turns could happen anytime.

even if you are really confident going all in is not the best option unless you are going all in with a limited part of your total bankroll
let's say all in with what you have separate for this specific day or bet

the main rule is staying in the game

[Mahanton]

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Go all in when you are sure but this kind of behavior does signify that you are really being too desperate which is really bad when it comes to gambling.

Safe bets doesnt exist on gambling world thats why you should be careful and aware on how thing works which risk is always there.

Betting on underdog does really requires trust out of your own analysis but dont anticipate that u-turns could happen anytime.

even if you are really confident going all in is not the best option unless you are going all in with a limited part of your total bankroll
let's say all in with what you have separate for this specific day or bet

the main rule is staying in the game

Staying on the game and making your capital goes a little bit longer or you could simply make out more bets or you do enjoy then thats what matter most.
Going all in is something that you would make yourself put in trouble since on the time you would lost then all of those capital will vanish in an instant
and theres no fun to it thats why you should really be keen on how you do manage your bankroll and at least able to enjoy it out.

[Yogee]

It doesn't happen online but I throw some money on fighters or teams that I do not know for the sake of having fun with friends. I picked underdogs since I am going to gamble blindly and the money I bet isn't a significant amount anyway. I lose most of the time by the way hehe.

[24Kt]

It doesn't happen online but I throw some money on fighters or teams that I do not know for the sake of having fun with friends. I picked underdogs since I am going to gamble blindly and the money I bet isn't a significant amount anyway. I lose most of the time by the way hehe.

Because most of the underdogs are treated as the ones who will likely to lose.   But in this year's boxing matches, there were a lot of upsets that did happen. But we can't say that it will always be that way. Anyway, with the current NBA season, I noticed that even if you bet on the underdog, there's high chance that they will win the game.

If you are not worried about the amount you will bet on underdog, then, go for it. If you are lucky, you have good winnings but if not, that's fine, no big deal. But I prefer to bet on underdog if I know he or the team has the chance to upset the opponent.

[Sled]

I'm not sure if this had been asked before. This is just an example of some odds that I saw recently Fighter A (1.30) vs Fighter B (3.65). With this obviously, Fighter A is the people's champ and Fighter B is the underdog. 

Regardless of who is bigger and undefeated record, let's say you have no idea who these fighters are because the names can't even be read like Ulshrkubyki vs Ykwehgyfvbh. If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

In that case, I should keep my $10 and wait for the next fight. I don't make any bets if I don't even know who they are, what is their skills and their records. Maybe if you just believe in luck and never mind if you lose or not, then you will put your bet. And let if that be going to happen to me, I still choose Fighter A. he is the favorite fighter and we have to go along with the flow.

[Zilon]

It doesn't happen online but I throw some money on fighters or teams that I do not know for the sake of having fun with friends. I picked underdogs since I am going to gamble blindly and the money I bet isn't a significant amount anyway. I lose most of the time by the way hehe.

Because most of the underdogs are treated as the ones who will likely to lose.   But in this year's boxing matches, there were a lot of upsets that did happen. But we can't say that it will always be that way. Anyway, with the current NBA season, I noticed that even if you bet on the underdog, there's high chance that they will win the game.

If you are not worried about the amount you will bet on underdog, then, go for it. If you are lucky, you have good winnings but if not, that's fine, no big deal. But I prefer to bet on underdog if I know he or the team has the chance to upset the opponent.

It's not in all cases though but the underdogs currently come with much surprises this days. I will still gamble my instinct out except in a situation where I can predict the strength of the underdog then I would take my time to analyse but where I can't decide I would place a double bet. So that which ever way I wouldn't be in a complete loss.

[cabron]

It doesn't happen online but I throw some money on fighters or teams that I do not know for the sake of having fun with friends. I picked underdogs since I am going to gamble blindly and the money I bet isn't a significant amount anyway. I lose most of the time by the way hehe.

Because most of the underdogs are treated as the ones who will likely to lose.   But in this year's boxing matches, there were a lot of upsets that did happen. But we can't say that it will always be that way. Anyway, with the current NBA season, I noticed that even if you bet on the underdog, there's high chance that they will win the game.

If you are not worried about the amount you will bet on underdog, then, go for it. If you are lucky, you have good winnings but if not, that's fine, no big deal. But I prefer to bet on underdog if I know he or the team has the chance to upset the opponent.

It's not in all cases though but the underdogs currently come with much surprises this days. I will still gamble my instinct out except in a situation where I can predict the strength of the underdog then I would take my time to analyse but where I can't decide I would place a double bet. So that which ever way I wouldn't be in a complete loss.

I would normally analyze the fighters even watch their previous fights to see which of them has more strength to survive with agility to last 5 rounds if necessary and sort of. 

The statistics of fighters will always be the basis of our bets. But the question above is whether to bet an unknown underdog against an unknown crowd's champ. Seeing some fights that accidentally upset a champ seem satisfying to watch and also a big win due to the odd.

[rodskee]

It doesn't happen online but I throw some money on fighters or teams that I do not know for the sake of having fun with friends. I picked underdogs since I am going to gamble blindly and the money I bet isn't a significant amount anyway. I lose most of the time by the way hehe.

Because most of the underdogs are treated as the ones who will likely to lose.   But in this year's boxing matches, there were a lot of upsets that did happen. But we can't say that it will always be that way. Anyway, with the current NBA season, I noticed that even if you bet on the underdog, there's high chance that they will win the game.

If you are not worried about the amount you will bet on underdog, then, go for it. If you are lucky, you have good winnings but if not, that's fine, no big deal. But I prefer to bet on underdog if I know he or the team has the chance to upset the opponent.

It's not in all cases though but the underdogs currently come with much surprises this days. I will still gamble my instinct out except in a situation where I can predict the strength of the underdog then I would take my time to analyse but where I can't decide I would place a double bet. So that which ever way I wouldn't be in a complete loss.

I would normally analyze the fighters even watch their previous fights to see which of them has more strength to survive with agility to last 5 rounds if necessary and sort of. 

consider also their teams, sometimes changing coaches happens before the fight so this must be added in analyzation because this will bring big effect from that fighter and how they will counter the opponent , this happens several time as the training course changes from the previous coach .

The statistics of fighters will always be the basis of our bets. But the question above is whether to bet an unknown underdog against an unknown crowd's champ. Seeing some fights that accidentally upset a champ seem satisfying to watch and also a big win due to the odd.

Wondering how does that Underdog being Unknown and champ Unknown tabulate ? would you please explain this ?

[hahay]

If the comparison is like that, I personally will not choose the underdog because odds of 1.3 are odds which for me are already very low which means, the fighter is certain to win in my view. Although indeed, sometimes the underdog can be a winner, but that doesn't happen often or can be said to be rare if only seen in one tournament in the same circle. But sometimes with capital that is ready to be spent, at least it will also make bettors will bet for the underdog and by doing so, the situation can also greatly affect bettors in betting.

[lienfaye]

A little research can help you to decide in that kind of situation. Thats the edge of sports betting compared to other gambling games, we can somehow predict who's going to win depending on the background and previous fights of a player (team) so we can get an idea.

If you like to take risk then go for the underdog, otherwise, go to the people's champ. For me, it depends on their background, underdog doesnt necessarily mean he's not capable of winning, its just that he is not the favorite.

[Strongkored]

If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

I will go to low odds even though the  profit isn't high but I think that best choice compared full rely on the luck because chooce fighter B and end up losing all the money, but I do research before place the bets see their stats and also read the news about the opinions of observers but this is only as an additional reference before finally deciding which fighter to choose.

[gabbie2010]

I'm not sure if this had been asked before. This is just an example of some odds that I saw recently Fighter A (1.30) vs Fighter B (3.65). With this obviously, Fighter A is the people's champ and Fighter B is the underdog. 

Regardless of who is bigger and undefeated record, let's say you have no idea who these fighters are because the names can't even be read like Ulshrkubyki vs Ykwehgyfvbh. If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

From odd it's very obvious that the chances of fighter A winning is very bright then why risking your bet on the undergod it is just like betting Norwich to win against Chelsea assuming you don't know both teams. Although the odds for the likely or potential winner is small compare to the undergod however that is why accumulation of bets is allowed, alternatively you can accumulate two or more bets to earn a decent profit rather than risking or betting blindly.

[Questat]

If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

I will go to low odds even though the  profit isn't high but I think that best choice compared full rely on the luck because chooce fighter B and end up losing all the money, but I do research before place the bets see their stats and also read the news about the opinions of observers but this is only as an additional reference before finally deciding which fighter to choose.

I made an experiment before betting on low odds and in fact, I won most of the time but I realize in the end that the strategy was not profitable. So, I will not recommend betting on the favorites with low odds all the time as it's not designed to give free money, sometimes it's designed to lure gamblers to just put their money on it without knowing the long-term effect is not profitable.

[magneto]

I'd go for the underdog.

They generally have better expected returns because people like to back the favourites the majority of the time.

If it was an inconsequential amount of money anyway, I'd want the most possible returns possible. No point going for a surebet which has next to zero upside in this instance.

[Betwrong]

I'm not sure if this had been asked before. This is just an example of some odds that I saw recently Fighter A (1.30) vs Fighter B (3.65). With this obviously, Fighter A is the people's champ and Fighter B is the underdog.  

Regardless of who is bigger and undefeated record, let's say you have no idea who these fighters are because the names can't even be read like Ulshrkubyki vs Ykwehgyfvbh. If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

What do you mean by "Ulshrkubyki vs Ykwehgyfvbh"? You mean a hypothetical situation when they can't be googled? Well, in that case I'd surely go for the underdog. I hate losing when the odds are in my favor, it is so frustrating! And that's what can happen when you are betting on the everyone's favorite. Besides, if you win, you win something much smaller than your bet, which is not that satisfying either.

However, if you can google, and you see that the underdog doesn't stand a chance, betting on him is stupid, no matter the outcome odds. (I myself have made a lot of such stupid bets, but I knew they were stupid, okay?)

[Pamadar]

I'd go for the underdog.

They generally have better expected returns because people like to back the favourites the majority of the time.

If it was an inconsequential amount of money anyway, I'd want the most possible returns possible. No point going for a surebet which has next to zero upside in this instance.

Better to try to see if luck will permit you to win. If you don't have anything to look back, then it's luck that you can depend.

WHo knows maybe the timing for betting with the underdog is good enough, as long as you have a good idea or knowledge about the
team or player that you'll going to go all in.

If you win, that will be sweet to continue playing while if you lose, you can take your rest and winds up to clear your mind.

[mindrust]

But what if your instincts is saying the underdog has no chance to beat the favorite?
Because if you are closely following those individuals involved, you will know their capability in that particular sport.
So for me, this is a case to case basis. Every game or match is different and you can only decide this factor if you know the sports and the athletes well.
But if not, just take your chance betting your $10. Anyway, if you feel you can afford that to lose, it is not big deal whatever the results is.

Sports betting is definitely a case to case basis depend on how you assess a player or fighter on your own. Everyone has a right to choose and make their own bets without following the crowd provided that you know how to look for a better fighter which you would bet on. A $10 amount of bets will definitely give a x2 or x3 of return betting on underdog provided that the underdog player or fighter has a potential that you see on him. But in my case I used to follow the crowd favourites, I want assurance.

That’s the risk of taking bets on underdog, you don’t get the crowds to place bet on them simply because they are on the last spot and having a fight with a top teams, the probability to lose is very high for the underdog. If you want to have at least a small assurance to win, always go for the top teams just analyze very well on what bet you are going to make.

Actually it is the same for betting on the favorite. Then you make less money if the favorite team wins. Lets say "Team A" is the favorite and "Team B" is the underdog. If you get 15% when "Team A" wins, and you make 300% if "Team B" wins, you are risking 100 units of money just to make 15 units if you are betting on "Team A"s win.

In other means, no matter which side you choose, you are getting what you paid for.

[Slow death]

I'm not sure if this had been asked before. This is just an example of some odds that I saw recently Fighter A (1.30) vs Fighter B (3.65). With this obviously, Fighter A is the people's champ and Fighter B is the underdog. 

Regardless of who is bigger and undefeated record, let's say you have no idea who these fighters are because the names can't even be read like Ulshrkubyki vs Ykwehgyfvbh. If you only have $10 left in your sports betting account, would you go for the champ which you can only earn $3, or go for the underdog which if he got lucky can triple your money?

in this situation you described, as I would not know who is the champion and who is the underdog, I would bet on the underdog because simply reason:

if I can't analyze the fighters, then my bet will be based on luck, so I bet on what will give me the most profit.