Why do we always pick odds below 2.00?

[Viscore]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

[Dave1]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

Probably it all about the risk, maybe some of us could have been thinking that it's the "safe" bet, no complications on our end specially if the bet is just money line and not those like handicap or over/under score.

So most of us will go on that kind of odds and yeah, it could also bring confidence in our end since this is what the sports bookies have been listed initially. And so with that many will take that is good to put our money on that line and not look at more highest odds as we all know that the risk also multiply with that kind of odds.

[Cointxz]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

I don’t know how other bettors choose what to bet but I always pick the team that I want to place bet regardless of the odds then just adjust it through point spread if I want better odds.

I pick underdog like Spurs even the odds is 8.0 and above because I have confidence that they will win when against an overrated team like the Lakers before Luka-Davis trade.

[Sammye3]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

That's proper risk management I think. Speaking out of experience, there have being several occasions where I should have played safe based on certainty but I decided to go high with little belief and expectations and that got me in a loss.
It is believed that odds above 2.00 are unlikely and betting on that might not come out well or maybe the latter.
It's better you minimize the risk and if you have a return profit of double or triple your stake, that is still a good win for you.
The amount one is willing to lose also comes in play with the range of odds one plays. In general, playing safe is the best approach to betting.

[_act_]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

I prefer 1.25 to 1.6 odds but there is possibilities that I can still lose bets. I do not have luck with almost all the bets that are odds higher than that.

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

I have given the reason above, higher odds in bookies are leading to loss bets than the low odds, but people should still be very careful because lower odds can still lead to losses.

[swogerino]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

I used to believe that odds played a big role in my beginning years of gambling "career". Back in the days in early 2000-s I thought a 1.8 odd had much better chances than a 2.5 one, which simply is not the case at all. What I have learned in my many years of experience is that the odds are totally irrelevant and what is relevant is your feelings and how confident you are during your assessment of the event you choose to bet. When I now have to place a bet I only check facts about the teams I am going to bet, this is only relevant for big odds over 2 as for odds 1.5 and lower they are somewhat relevant when choosing like Porto win over Braga yesterday with 1.5 odd. It was expected of them to win.

[Sanitough]

If you’ve been gambling for a while, you’ll notice that 2.00 odds usually don’t hit often, they have a lower chance of winning. Those lines are already well calculated by the bookmakers; there’s a percentage behind every number. Sure, some games might be undervalued and you can catch that 2.00, but generally, 1.90 is considered the true 50-50 line in the betting market.

Still, if you’re curious, try running a little experiment yourself. Track your bets and see how often those 2.00 lines actually win then share your results here.
It’d be interesting to compare real numbers with what we assume.

[Berry2d]

The main reason for staking money or property in gambling is to make profit and not lost so on that note all gamblers value little assurance than non which confirms why all gamblers choose below 2 odds over a higher one because they believe its easy for those weak odds to come than the higher once. Although small odds never guarantee winning after all yesterday games It was Crvena zvezda to win Radnik Surdulica at 1.02 odd that ruin my chances of winning, if this can happen that means all odds can ruin any ticket

[Ymun]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

Choosing bets with odds under 2.00 means the potential reward is less, which can be attractive for those looking to minimize risk or build steady profits over time.

Many bettors favor these options because they feel more secure and comfortable with the likelihood of winning, especially if they are aiming for consistent, modest profits rather than risky big wins.

[Natalim]

Because we want to win. that’s the only reason I can think of. Try betting constantly on 2.00 odds for a week on whatever games are available, and check your results. I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re down big by the end of it. The odds exist for a reason, so bookies don’t offer 2.00 for a true 50% probability because they’ll always find a way to make money.

Most bettors usually get around 1.90, and if they win, they’re up by 10%. That huge gap is the bookie’s edge, that’s how the game works.
You might win sometimes, but in the long run, the house always has the advantage, that's the sad reality.

[Mighty97]

This depends on what type of bettor you are.
If you have a goal of steady income, staying with lower odds like 1.80–1.90 would make sense, these lines do represent outcomes with higher chance of hitting, even though the gain is smaller. This is like a mindset of bankroll protection.
But when you are aimed on value betting, the real key is not the number of odds itself, it is whether the odds are bigger than the main probably of that outcome. A 2.10 line may be great value if you trust the real chance is better than 50%, yet it is risky when you are only chasing bigger return not having an edge.
So, safe odds are not always smart, and high odds are not always value. The wise approach is to bet only when the odds are better than your realistic estimate of the team's main chance of winning.

[Lanatsa]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

That's proper risk management I think. Speaking out of experience, there have being several occasions where I should have played safe based on certainty but I decided to go high with little belief and expectations and that got me in a loss.
It is believed that odds above 2.00 are unlikely and betting on that might not come out well or maybe the latter.
It's better you minimize the risk and if you have a return profit of double or triple your stake, that is still a good win for you.
The amount one is willing to lose also comes in play with the range of odds one plays. In general, playing safe is the best approach to betting.

Keeping your bets around 1.80 or 1.90 odds is what most seasoned bettors do cause it’s part of good bankroll management and consistency it’s not about chasing the biggest payout but staying in the game longer those odds give you a solid balance between risk and potential reward while anything above 2.00 usually has less probability of winning even if the payout looks tempting.

A lot of bettors underestimate how much variance affects results the higher the odds the fewer wins you’ll get overall and if your bankroll can’t handle the losing streaks it’s game over before your luck even evens out that’s why some stick with those mid range odds it’s the sweet spot between safety and value. But it’s also true that always playing safe can limit your growth if you never take any higher risk bets you’ll only make small returns over a long time the best way is to mix it up once in a while pick the safe bets for consistency and sprinkle in some higher odds when you genuinely see value in them it’s all about balance and discipline knowing when to take the shot and when to stay patient that’s what separates gamblers from long term bettors.

[LOVER BOY 422]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

Nice question,but in most cases 1.90 odds are more safe and understanding during betting,is not common seeing 2.00 odd win this days ,is very difficult and not trusting with 2.00 odds is high odds and higher odds team always disappoint in prediction of casino ,but many will disappoint all the time,but this 1.90 odds or less than that always deliver,this is also one of the major secrets in predictions before betting,that's the more reason people go for lesser odds.

[danherbias07]

1. Some online sports bookies do not offer that. Going beyond x2.00 by putting a (-) on a team so that we can maximize profits.
2. Not really that confident with the team. They know they will win, but don't want to go beyond it and adding a risk that they might lose their bet.
3. x1.80 to x1.90 is already a high-risk game. Most of the time, the favorite team will have like -5.5 to -10.5 to reach those odds.

I think it all depends on what kind of sports bettor a person is. Satisfied with the average profit or just don't want to take more risk and play it safe.

[Justbillywitt]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

It is better to stay safe in my opinion than to go for high value odds and lose everything. it is better to be making smaller profits than aiming for big profits and end up with nothing. Naturally most gamblers believe that games that are given smaller odds has the tendency to deliver than the ones given bigger odds. Although smaller odds disappoints sometimes but they deliver most of the times than the times they disappoint. For me I am most confident in betting on teams with such odds as it usually shows strengths of the teams.

[salad daging]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Because most favorite teams are often given odds by bookies of less than 2.00, right? Unless the match is equal then the odds can be more than 2.00.
Most people choose below that they are sure of winning above 60% but if you dare more than 2.00 that's your choice right?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

It's better to stay safe at odds below 1.50 than 2.00 because it's too risky.
It's back to you as a choice of which one to take but I'm sure bettors will choose small odds even though they are small.

[Vaculin]

Because 1.90 is already over 50%, most bettors will take that line thinking it gives them a better chance to win. And if you look closely at the odds, there’s usually a noticeable gap between 1.90 and 2.00, sometimes even by a couple of points. That’s how bookies work it, they set the lines so we’re more tempted to take the 1.90 side since that’s where they still earn their vig.

[eisen33]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

If you’re talking about the difference between odds of 1.8 and 2, it’s not that important to me personally, and honestly, I don’t even pay attention to it. If I see that the bet looks good, I choose the team, not the odds. And if I try to adjust to the odds, that would mean choosing additional events to make the odds higher. This way I’d be increasing the risk, and that doesn’t really suit me.

[Patikno]

I’ve been looking at sportsbook lines lately, and I noticed most of us usually pick odds around 1.80 or 1.90 when we feel confident about a team. But I started wondering if we’re that confident they’ll win, why not go for 2.00 or higher so our stake has a better return?

Do we really know by how many points they can win, or are we just being safe with the lower odds? Sometimes it feels like we settle for smaller profit instead of trusting our read on the game. What do you guys think, better to stay safe or always aim for value odds above 2.00?

Even if someone feels confident in a team, it doesn't necessarily mean they know the final result. So, they will try their luck by betting on low odds, or odds below 2.00 (considered safer than those above), and that is why most people usually choose these odds, as the risk is relatively low. It is possible to choose odds above 2.00, but that usually increases the risk, especially if a handicap system is used.

[aoluain]

But dont odds below 2.0 indicate that people favour that team [provided the other team are higher than 2.0]

If odds are 1.8 or 1.9 then most likely the odds of the other team are going to be slightly over 2.0
and if most people do their research and analysis conclude that team A are likely to win then the
favourite forms. Odds of 1.8 v 2.4 for example obviously means there is a very small difference
between how people are betting but the majority favour team A and so the odds reduce accordingly.

Your never going to get 1.8 v 16.0 odds, one goes down the other goes up, its common to see odds
of 1.01 v 16.0. In that scenario the odds of 16.00 look like an absolutely fantastic deal.

Why are they 16.0? because nobody is backing that team. Similar with odds of 1.8 v 2.4, more
people are backing team A.

If I do my research and analysis and deem team B to win @ 2.4 I'll take it as do others thats why the
odds would be so close.