Do you know this about betting on the underdogs? ‎

[Eternad]

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.

Agree on this because you require to have an exceptional analysis skills in able to spot the matches that has an inflated odds due to hype only and not on the actual winning chance rate.

That’s value betting(correct me if I’m wrong) and most casino usually categorized it as unfair strategy that can result to become restricted or block on worst case.

I’m a casual sports bettor so I don’t have what it takes to become profitable long term.

[rachael9385]

‎* 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.

Bodo glimt has been the best in their league for a long time, i don't know about this season but from the times I focused on their keaghethey have been number one in goal scoring. They did not just win inter milan they also won Manchester City, most of these leagues are considered as underdogs compared to others but they are just been underestimated. Bettors that placed a bet on Bodo won hig.

[hedgeh0g]

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.

I try to play exactly like this because my strategy is built on finding great matches where the odds aren't reflected fairly, in my opinion. After careful analysis, I see underdogs with a better chance of winning than gambling platforms offer. I think this is how professionals bet, looking for the best options from a multitude of options to gain an edge, but it takes real hard work to find such situations, and it's not easy, and only a small percentage of players actually succeed. I think some people definitely manage to make money from this, but don't be fooled.

[adultcrypto]

‎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 have not noticed this before and there have not been properly documented record of this happening. If it even happens, there should be other factors that made it possible and not because they were given small odd. The underdog winning a match is something normal that happens often and even responsible for the sustainability of the business. There are times I bet on the underdog to win especially when I know that they will be highly motivated in the match or when I feel that the favorite team may not consider the match important.

[YOSHIE]

‎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.

In the world of sports, underdogs, underdogs, non-seeded teams often change course 100 degrees, this often happens in various leagues.
Example: you definitely know who won the Premier League in 2015/16, where the Leicester City team was not initially superior, but the facts on the field were that they won the Premier League at that time.

However, lately that's what's been happening as I see it and it's Brentford vs. Arsenal, Brentford are not in the lead, but the teams can compete (draw) until the end of the match as well as PSG vs. Monaco, PSG was the favorite in the last match (draw), this is a sign that the underdog team really cannot be underestimated.

For this reason, in sports betting there is no guarantee that the underdog team and the underdog team will win the match, so check the team details before placing a bet, because players can change and so can the strength of the team.

[Pandu Geddon]

Bodo glimt has been the best in their league for a long time, i don't know about this season but from the times I focused on their keaghethey have been number one in goal scoring. They did not just win inter milan they also won Manchester City, most of these leagues are considered as underdogs compared to others but they are just been underestimated. Bettors that placed a bet on Bodo won hig.

I also consider Bodø/Glimt to be an underdog team. But I have doubts when it comes to betting on them, especially when seeing that their opponents are statistically stronger teams. I chose to skip those matches, and the results were indeed unexpected. Those who believed in and bet on Bodø/Glimt surely made money. But I believe not many are brave enough to stake a large amount of money on them.

[Rashlyowl]

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

Sometimes I get curious to bet on underdog teams, I don't really remember how many times I bet on them, it's still under 10 times. None of the bets I made won, in other words I suffered total loss. Regret it or not, I regret betting on those underdog teams, as I lost over $400 on them. Since the last time I lost when choosing the underdog team, I never tried my luck again, it's better to bet on big teams even though the odds are small.

[JeffBrad12]

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

Como is the best example from that. This was a team that has always been underdog until the big investment came for them. They made it from serie c to serie a in just several years. They're just getting stronger with the more money invested to them. They also often being picked as preferred team to win the game in most of serie a games by bookies.

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

Not often, but when the underdog showed a magical performance such as Bodo/Glimt. It makes me think to bet on them. Beside that i have never feel regret when i was doing it caused by i have agreed to take such bet. So i have to deal with the risk.

[qwertyup23]

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

Funny enough, there was a time in Dota 2 where the underdogs were guaranteed to lose given their matchup against a top-tier team which was predicted to win the International 2016. Yes, I am talking about that famous match between TnC vs OG where the former was able to defeat the latter and this fight was considered as the greatest upset in the whole Dota 2 competitive scene.¹

I remember the odds were like 11% vs 89% respectively. This game still gives me nightmares due to the fact that it costed me lots of money in the process.


1 https://esports.inquirer.net/16171/tnc-upset-og-secures-top-8-international-2016

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

Given my past experience with underdogs, I am pretty much on the opposite. I tried betting on them but the result was not the one I was expecting. Sure enough, there were moments that the underdog team that I betted on won but the losses that I've incurred greatly overwhelmed the money that I've won on betting on the former.

[yhiaali3]

In the world of sports betting, sometimes betting on underdogs can seem risky, but it turns into a great story of glory. I did some research online of underdogs who won championships.

For example, TP Mazembe (IN FIFA Club World Cup 2010): where the Congolese team reached the tournament final despite the absence of their star players and defeated Brazil's Internacional in the semifinal, becoming the first non-European and non South American team to reach the final.

Lille won the French Ligue 1 title in the 2020-2021 season, defeating a star studded Paris Saint Germain. Lille wasn't considered a favorite at the start of the season, but their defensive organization and team spirit made the difference.

[Strongkored]

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

If the underdogs are my favourite team or athlete, I usually like to take a risk by choosing them but this is not often, I still look at the statistics because I would feel very foolish if I frequently bet on underdogs teams just because they are my favourite.
I guess that bettors who like to bet on underdogs do not do so haphazardly; they still study the chances of winning with their choice.

[r_victory]

I've bet on underdogs many times and haven't regretted it. Of course, not all bets were successful, but I've had some considerable wins since they often pay more. If the underdog starts winning, attracting public attention, and gaining more admirers, it will certainly cease to be considered an underdog and will become a favorite. If it has consistency in its matches, the team will indeed become better.

[Judith87403]

True, this phenomenon occurs very often than anyone realize. An example that is classic is the Leicester City football team in the 2015—16 season of Premier League –they were longshots yet became champions, fueled partly by growing attention of fans and belief in their momentum. In basketball, teams such as the 2007 Golden State Warriors pulled off core upsets undermining low expectations. To bet on underdogs is risky but also exciting; I would also say it best when done sparingly. A lot of times it pays off as odds underestimate potential, yet there are so many of losses that really sting. The center of it is to understand the context, stats, and momentum instead of following hype blindly.

[Frankolala]

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.

I get your point but I don't only bet on the favorites because sometimes, the big teams will be playing and one of them muat be the favorite. In such matches, I do my analysis and research to have a proper picture on which of them to bet on. My point is that, I wouldn't blindly bet on an underdog over the favorite because of odds.

[TopT3ns]

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.

I get your point but I don't only bet on the favorites because sometimes, the big teams will be playing and one of them muat be the favorite. In such matches, I do my analysis and research to have a proper picture on which of them to bet on. My point is that, I wouldn't blindly bet on an underdog over the favorite because of odds.

A close analysis of all issues related to the game contributes to the fact that we could build a more intelligent strategy of betting and not be bound to popular opinion as the single factor. When one does not pay much attention to the label of a favourite, one can make many more precise comparisons in terms of tactics before placing a bet on a certain outcome. Long-term success in this game is dependent on the quality of the independent research. The actual distinction between the amateur and professional bettor is the critical evaluation of every minute detail.

[Slow death]

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

To be honest, the first thing I do is analyze both teams so I can determine for myself who is the favorite and who is the underdog. I don't look first at the odds offered by the bookmakers as a requirement for choosing who to bet on, so most of the time I end up betting on the favorite and sometimes on the underdogs, but only when I myself determine that the underdog listed by the bookmakers is the favorite for me according to my analysis.

[Muba20]

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

I like to bet on underdogs a lot, but I don't always bet on underdogs. I only participate in underdog bets when I can make a decision on a sports bet after reviewing it well. I know that it is not always possible to get positive results in these bets, but if you try some bets and get a few wins, then there is a possibility of getting several times more than other normal bets. Since the return on underdog bets is usually several times higher, a gambler can enjoy the joy of big wins even with a small bet. There is no guarantee of winning in gambling, but if you review it well, there is a possibility of getting positive results. I lost the underdog bets but the bet didn't have a major negative impact on me. I never got discouraged by the loss because if I had won I would have made a lot more money on the bet.

[MRY]

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

I like to bet on underdogs a lot, but I don't always bet on underdogs. I only participate in underdog bets when I can make a decision on a sports bet after reviewing it well. I know that it is not always possible to get positive results in these bets, but if you try some bets and get a few wins, then there is a possibility of getting several times more than other normal bets. Since the return on underdog bets is usually several times higher, a gambler can enjoy the joy of big wins even with a small bet. There is no guarantee of winning in gambling, but if you review it well, there is a possibility of getting positive results. I lost the underdog bets but the bet didn't have a major negative impact on me. I never got discouraged by the loss because if I had won I would have made a lot more money on the bet.

The choice of an underdog needs smart analysis to determine the possibility of huge returns despite the fact that the odds are quite slim. It is the bravery to make such a modest bet and be on the side that makes us have a participatory rush as we get the attractive results on an odd way. There will be no regrets of losing since the risk would have been put into consideration initially. This is a plan which greatly contributes towards our ability to always attain the best profit efficiency.

[Mindyspace]

I think the market reacts more than it creates a new reality, you know? When an underdog becomes the favorite, it's usually because they've started playing better, and the odds just follow suit.

Betting on an underdog is good when the odds are right, but the risk is higher. And if you do it on impulse, then regret almost always follows; it's better not to risk it.

[justdimin]

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.

There is a difference between betting on stronger team versus betting on your team. If your team is mostly the favourites then that's fine and the same thing, but if your team isn't the favourites then you will have hard time. Someone who bets on Inter to win because they are fan of inter, and someone who bets on fiorentina because they are fans of them is not the same.

But yeah, betting on favourites has nothing wrong with it, you can do that and it is a very valid way to keep gambling. Personally I had experiences of kept betting on my home team still my profits were not as expected because our favourite things doesn't carry any guarantee to perform well.