Do you know this about betting on the underdogs? ‎

[Asiska02]

‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

Does this really happens OP? Giving the underdogs inclusion into more bets as a result of picks from fanbase/bettors, or even given them good odds doesn’t make them become better over time as long as their condition in the pitch does not improve. What bettors gets from underdogs are when they go against the odds and choosing them over top teams that were obvious and can be able to beat them, it gives the bettors an edge of winning big when this underdogs beat those big teams. Asides this, I don’t see how underdogs will transform to becoming dogs overnight after more picks by fanbase, more picks or inclusion in more betting sites.

[Hispo]

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‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

It is something I do from from time to time, but very often, as I avoid going full for very high odds. But it is entertaining to go in favor of underdogs, in one has a little money one can afford to lose.

Though, I prefer to avoid going for underdogs if I am following and betting on an important league or event, like the incoming world cup of football in North America.

Underdogs are okey to bet in favor of when one does not actually take the match seriously and one feels like tempting ones luck, to see how far one can go.

[alegotardo]

‎Betting on the underdogs either knowingly or by slight of finger can make them become top dog overnight. It’s the idea that betting volume doesn’t just reflect reality, but it can actually create a new reality for a team or sport.
‎ This is a scenario where an unpopular team or sport in any league division, suddenly becomes popular according to odds, stats on an increased fanbase, more picks and inclusion in more betting sites and also in their league division competitions.

I disagree!
Betting on underdogs might improve expectations of financial return because it distorts the statistical reality of an game.

However, the strength of bettors/fans in favor of a team will never increase your technical ability compared to your opponent... and this is the main factor in whether someone wins or lose a match.

I admit that the strength of the fans or bettors can exert significant pressure on a team, but I do not think this is very relevant to change a result.

I also believe that underdog teams can improve their techniques quickly... changes in lineups, changes of coach or others factors can improve tactics quickly and change statistics, but note that this is based on technical issues, not just the strength of a fan base and bettors.

[Cityhunter34]

Underdog teams can never become a top dog no matter any performance they shown to the big teams it's nothing but a lucky win for them because it's very hard for underdog teams to win matches continuesly without showing their poor performance against the bigger teams in the game.

So there's nothing too serious about this underdog teams because they are not in any way to be trusted at all, if you are always relying on underdog teams just see yourself as someone who is only trying luck because obviously there are gamblers who bet on them because of the big odds hoping to win a huge amount of money in gambling. So it's nothing but a personal decision.

[Kelward]

Betting isn't just about performance alone rather paying attention and also the flow of money can charge the perception and as for betting on an underdog  it can be catchy because of the high odds but still yet it's risky. Again sometimes the wins are good but at it all there will be regrets because the hopes are unrealistic that's why it needs balance and discipline. Betting on the underdog or underdog betting shouldn't be based on emotions because our emotions can actually make us continue staking if we keep losing.

Betting on the underdog has nothing to do with increasing the chances of the underdog to win, it's advantage is that it gives you a better odd than betting on the favorite. Most people bet on the underdog so Incase they win they will get more win, it is going against the popular team which some bettors will go for. It is team performance that determines wins not because a lot of gamblers bet on the team, there is always higher chances that a favorite will win but some bettors can take their chances to try their luck on the underdog. Luck counts in gambling and if a favorite will miss their chances that will give opening for the underdog to carry day.

[ruykeri]

I have some favorite teams with one or two favorite players who remain as the underdog team. When they play against a relatively strong team, even though I know they are more likely to lose, I still bet on the underdog out of my good thinking for them. Although I have won sometimes, I do so mostly because I am a fan of that team for some reason.

[Grace333]

‎Betting on the underdogs either knowingly or by slight of finger can make them become top dog overnight. It’s the idea that betting volume doesn’t just reflect reality, but it can actually create a new reality for a team or sport.
‎ This is a scenario where an unpopular team or sport in any league division, suddenly becomes popular according to odds, stats on an increased fanbase, more picks and inclusion in more betting sites and also in their league division competitions.
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‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?
‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

Op I disagree with you. Odds has nothing to do with fan base or popularity it only represents the likelihood of that option to play out. If team A is a good goal scorer than team B then their over goal option would have lower odds than team B and this does not in any relate to their fan or popularity. Betting on underdogs also had nothing to do with motivating them to win a game, if they're no match for their opponent they will still end up losing irrespective of the amount of bets placed on them.  I'm still wondering how you managed to come up with such ideas because they're weird.
I do bet on underdogs most times especially when the favorite team is missing some key players.

[Nahl]

Betting on the underdog team is the real gambling and analysis won't work anymore because you were betting against the public and the percentages to won is very small that's why the bookie will always give underdog team high odds but if you were lucky and underdog team won the game i am sure the profit would be so huge however if we speaking about underdog team i just remember about the previous world cup when the game between Saudi Arabia vs Argentina at that time mostly people says Argentina will gets easy win from Saudi Arabia but in fact Argentina lost and many people have lost their bets from this game

[swogerino]

‎Betting on the underdogs either knowingly or by slight of finger can make them become top dog overnight. It’s the idea that betting volume doesn’t just reflect reality, but it can actually create a new reality for a team or sport.
‎ This is a scenario where an unpopular team or sport in any league division, suddenly becomes popular according to odds, stats on an increased fanbase, more picks and inclusion in more betting sites and also in their league division competitions.
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‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?
‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I don't regret anything as I have never bet on underdogs. The underdog I think is where the bookies make money from because every losing bet that is because of underdogs winning games and that is why I never bet on them. If someone is rich enough he can try and emulate what the bookies do, bet on underdogs in a lot of leagues and see the results. I have never thought of this because I do not have enough money to emulate what the bookies do or what they get profit from.

[Cantsay]

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‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?
‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I’ll agree only if you’re referring to them winning and not just because the volume of bets they got was enormous. The bet amount really won’t make too much of a difference if they still flop during the actual game.

I have seen cases where some teams who were believed to be an underdog went against a top club and won. We have all seen numerous upsets happen so it’s not new, in some cases even after the win their odds still only change slight and not too much unless they still performed well in other games.

[aioc]

‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time

This usually happens when there is a major revamp of the team, like a change in management or the acquisition of top players to augment the line-up, so when this happens, it's better to check whether the team's performance improves.

‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and, most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I seldom bet on underdogs; many of my bets turn out to be wrong, so it's rare to happen, so you have to understand the risk involved.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?
‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I think in the first scenario, this is possible as it depends on the team that the are facing. Obviously, if they face a lower rank team than them, then they will be the actual favorites simple as that.

As for betting on the underdog? Sometimes I do bet on them specially if I see something with the underdog. Maybe I feel that they are more heart and perhaps they are in a needed win situation. So they really need to performed above and beyond just to be able to stay alive if the game is like a elimination or what we call do-or-die game.

[coin-investor]

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‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?

A team can go from underdog to top dog, and a new team found a new formula when they change their coach or management ot they are promised bonuses if they perform well, and most of the time it's all about trading some members to other members from the other team that will jive with the team strategy.

* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I love betting on underdogs; it's a risky bet, but you will be rewarded handsomely if you hit the jackpot. It's more exciting, especially if the underdog you bet on puts up a challenge against the favorite.

[macson]

‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?

Surely you know this team, Bodo/Glimt, they're the underdogs who managed to beat the big teams in the Champions League. I don't know much about this team, but they managed to advance to the round of 16 and will face another big team. No one expected a team like this to beat Inter Milan and other big clubs --- even though they come from a league that not many of us here know about.

I'm sure that people who bet on this team must have made a decent amount of money, because they're arguably the underdog team that pulled off a surprise in the Champions League. But I personally don't dare bet on the underdog, I prefer to place bets on what I feel are safe.

[Beparanf]

‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?

I noticed this a lot when I’m exploring football betting. Underdog always win even though the odds of the favorite team is very low. This reflects how fan based on football influence a lot on the bet volume placed on the underrated team.

‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I bet regularly to underdog on NBA but I choose handicap instead of money line bet to have a margin of error even if the odds is lower than the Money Line bet. Those high +handicap points is always very handy.

[Frankolala]

‎Betting on the underdogs either knowingly or by slight of finger can make them become top dog overnight. It’s the idea that betting volume doesn’t just reflect reality, but it can actually create a new reality for a team or sport.
‎ This is a scenario where an unpopular team or sport in any league division, suddenly becomes popular according to odds, stats on an increased fanbase, more picks and inclusion in more betting sites and also in their league division competitions.
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‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?
‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

I don't regret anything as I have never bet on underdogs. The underdog I think is where the bookies make money from because every losing bet that is because of underdogs winning games and that is why I never bet on them. If someone is rich enough he can try and emulate what the bookies do, bet on underdogs in a lot of leagues and see the results. I have never thought of this because I do not have enough money to emulate what the bookies do or what they get profit from.

Even if I'm rich, I wouldn't bet on the underdogs. I can do that once in a while like what I use to do. It's funny to bet on a club that you know that their chance of winning the game is very slim. Even if we are gambling for fun, I believe that winning your bet increases the fun the more. I love being a winner and not a loser. It's just that we cannot always be winners when gambling.

[Maslate]

Even if I'm rich, I wouldn't bet on the underdogs. I can do that once in a while like what I use to do. It's funny to bet on a club that you know that their chance of winning the game is very slim. Even if we are gambling for fun, I believe that winning your bet increases the fun the more. I love being a winner and not a loser. It's just that we cannot always be winners when gambling.

Maybe you only bet on teams you trust, which usually means favorites, but I don’t look at it that way. I choose underdogs or favorites depending on the matchup.

Every game has a favorite and an underdog, and sometimes the favorite is overpriced. When that happens, the real value can be on the underdog, if you understand what I mean. From a gambler’s standpoint, it’s not always about which team is better on paper. It’s about where the value is. If the odds don’t reflect the real gap between the teams, that’s where the opportunity is.

[Zlantann]

‎Betting on the underdogs either knowingly or by slight of finger can make them become top dog overnight. It’s the idea that betting volume doesn’t just reflect reality, but it can actually create a new reality for a team or sport.
‎ This is a scenario where an unpopular team or sport in any league division, suddenly becomes popular according to odds, stats on an increased fanbase, more picks and inclusion in more betting sites and also in their league division competitions.
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‎* Have you ever noticed this or have examples of actual teams, that became top dogs from being underdogs for a long time?
‎* How often do you bet on underdogs and most importantly, have you ever regretted doing so?

One of the popular underdogs I can remember is Leicester City in the 2015/16 season. They were not in the top ten clubs predicted by the club headed by Claudio Ranieri would put up such an uncommon performance. Today, they are now in the lower English League.

Underdogs often have high odds. It is risky to bet on them because they are likely to lose since their opponents are the favourites. But I always bet on them because the wins are usually high.

[stadus]

It’s about where the value is. If the odds don’t reflect the real gap between the teams, that’s where the opportunity is.

Most bettors don’t really look beyond which team is better on paper. They back the stronger team, or worse, their favorite team, so the judgment is already biased. That’s one reason only a small percentage actually win long term. It’s not easy to stay objective.

In theory, you beat that by going against the public when the line is inflated. But that’s easier said than done. Fading the public sounds smart until you’re the one holding the losing ticket. To win long term, you need discipline, proper bankroll management, and the ability to separate opinion from value. Right now, what we’re saying is mostly personal reads, and if we’re not consistently profitable yet, we have to admit that. Having an opinion is different from having an edge.

[dunfida]

It’s about where the value is. If the odds don’t reflect the real gap between the teams, that’s where the opportunity is.

Most bettors don’t really look beyond which team is better on paper. They back the stronger team, or worse, their favorite team, so the judgment is already biased. That’s one reason only a small percentage actually win long term. It’s not easy to stay objective.

In theory, you beat that by going against the public when the line is inflated. But that’s easier said than done. Fading the public sounds smart until you’re the one holding the losing ticket. To win long term, you need discipline, proper bankroll management, and the ability to separate opinion from value. Right now, what we’re saying is mostly personal reads, and if we’re not consistently profitable yet, we have to admit that. Having an opinion is different from having an edge.

Betting underdogs is not about being contrarian for the sake of it. It is about price. If the market overreacts to hype form or public sentiment the odds can drift away from the true probability. That is where value can exist not because the underdog is likely to win but because the payout is higher than it should be. A lot of people confuse picking winners with finding value. The better team on paper can still be a bad bet if the price is too short. At the same time blindly fading the public is not a strategy on its own. Sometimes the public is right and the favorite wins comfortably.

The hard part is staying objective. It is easy to talk about value and market inflation but much harder to consistently measure it and act without emotion. Long term success comes from discipline solid bankroll control and honest tracking of results. Having strong opinions about games feels good but without a measurable edge it is just guessing with confidence.