Which Betting Odds Can Make You Profitable in the Long Run? 1.75, 1.90, or 2.10?

[samadam007]

The thing is regardless of the odds you choose you can’t completely rule out loses, the only difference is that the lower the odd you chose is the higher your winning chances, most people prefer going for lower odds because the winning ratio is high, what is required of a bettor when the odd is very low is for such bettor to increase his stake.

To me it is better you win a low amount using a low odd rather than going for higher odds because you want to make higher profit and at the end of the game you now lose, the chances of higher odds playing is always low, for example if they give a home team 1.2odds and an away team 6.0odds the chances of home winning is always very high, instead of wanting to be greedy going for the bigger odds, it will be better you chose the smaller one as long as your winning chance would be high.

You’re sounding as if you don’t know how prediction outcome can turn out sometimes. Anything can happen; so many instances where someone pick odds below 1.20 and still lose, while a prediction with higher odds can come through. It goes both ways and has happened to me so many times. That is why I don’t think we should decide a game outcome because of how low or high the odd is. I prefer picking higher odds though, because it is better to risk small amount on big odds than use big amounts on small odds and eventually losing it.

[ArabBTC]

You’re sounding as if you don’t know how prediction outcome can turn out sometimes. Anything can happen; so many instances where someone pick odds below 1.20 and still lose, while a prediction with higher odds can come through. It goes both ways and has happened to me so many times. That is why I don’t think we should decide a game outcome because of how low or high the odd is. I prefer picking higher odds though, because it is better to risk small amount on big odds than use big amounts on small odds and eventually losing it.

Am not disputing the fact that sometimes bigger odds play as against small odds, it happens sometimes, i have picked a home win before with small odd and the away team won with an odd of 8.10, some games even end draw so it is not as if such things don’t happen at times but what is the ratio of times smaller odds play as against times bigger odds play? If you check the statistics you will see that it is far easier to win when you choose smaller odds, however, gambling is dependent on the individual, two persons can’t use exactly same gambling strategy, so I don’t expect you to completely buy into my own strategy, personally i prefer to use large stake to play very small odds and from my statistics i always win more, sometimes i lose too but it can’t be compared to the number of times i win.

[Lucius]

If we were to choose one set of odds to maintain when we are betting. We have like 1.75, 1.90, or 2.10. Which of these do you think will make you profitable in the long run. Regardless of what sport you are betting on.
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I've never made more money betting on sports than when I was putting a lot of money on favorites - odds of 1.25 to 1.35, max 1.45 if it's a really good opportunity. I often played the option "the team scores in both halves", or "the team scores" even if it was a bad team playing at home against the favorite.

However, this type of game requires that you have a little more money and that you analyze every possible event very well in order to find the ones with the most prospects for your bet. My advice is never more than 3 events per bet.

[Grace333]

I've never made more money betting on sports than when I was putting a lot of money on favorites - odds of 1.25 to 1.35, max 1.45 if it's a really good opportunity. I often played the option "the team scores in both halves", or "the team scores" even if it was a bad team playing at home against the favorite.

However, this type of game requires that you have a little more money and that you analyze every possible event very well in order to find the ones with the most prospects for your bet. My advice is never more than 3 events per bet.

Betting on low odds definitely increases the chances of winning but the fact that you have to stake a high amount of money so you can get a significant profit makes it very dangerous. In betting there is no way you can accurately predict a match, even if you decide to play singles and stake high on it this doesn't mean that winning is guaranteed. I have actually made more profits from high value odds than low odds, every bettor has their experience and what works for them, the most important thing is to make sure that you gamble responsibly.

[Obim34]

If we were to choose one set of odds to maintain when we are betting. We have like 1.75, 1.90, or 2.10. Which of these do you think will make you profitable in the long run. Regardless of what sport you are betting on.

I do small odds because I prefer not to accumulate too many games on the same parlay. When it comes to profits alone without counting losses, fewer odds in total, between 5-6 odds and less have been more profitable for me than accumulating very high odds.

The minimum single bet should be nothing less than 1.8 odds, with an X2 profits on the bet size, fortunately that works better for me than long games with high odds.

[KiaKia]

Odds don't promise you any wins, it's all about what will likely happen in your bets, the higher the odds the likely you won't win, the small it is the probability you will win, one team is always stronger than the other and you aren't getting higher odds on such team.

It's very easier to understand, and still this has nothing to do with how the games will play out, the stronger team can win and if your bet is on them you will make less money because they always have smaller odds.

If your bet is on the higher odds it's means you are betting on the weaker team, you still need luck to play out in your way, either higher odds or lower odds.

[Leahized]

I'm asking this question because higher odds offer better payouts but are harder to win consistently while lower odds require more wins to remain profitable.

The way you are suggesting to choose odds, it will never be possible to find accurate information like this. However, a minimum of 1.75 odds from these three can help a gambler win consistently. But in reality, winning is not possible based solely on odds. It is entirely skill-based.

The team that is somewhat weaker in the match is given higher odds to win. Therefore, the ability to analyse the matches thoroughly is essential. Because it is determined based on aggressive situations and the mind.

[_act_]

Odds don't promise you any wins, it's all about what will likely happen in your bets, the higher the odds the likely you won't win, the small it is the probability you will win, one team is always stronger than the other and you aren't getting higher odds on such team.

The smaller the odds, the higher the chance of winning, but not the higher the chance of winning in long term. The disadvantage is that the more the smaller the odd, the more you will want to use higher amount of money to bet, in a way that any single loss can make you be in loss of all the total profit won and also in loss of the money you begin the betting with. In short, no way guarantee to make money in gambling.

[bitbollo]

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Need some real life experience here.

There are some markets that would have some patterns and are profitable.
I have posted one many years ago about horse racing and a specific setup that could give a good chance to win to horses in a specific odd range.
The same could apply with tennis in certain moment of the match (around 6-9 games you can expect a break point).
Another chance would be the "bet" on the favourite (WTA Tennis) if is a top player and has win the first set.
But these are really "expert" cases, it requires a lot of experience to be identified and can be easily "masked" by bookmakers.

[Perfectbaby]

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Need some real life experience here.

There are some markets that would have some patterns and are profitable.
I have posted one many years ago about horse racing and a specific setup that could give a good chance to win to horses in a specific odd range.
The same could apply with tennis in certain moment of the match (around 6-9 games you can expect a break point).
Another chance would be the "bet" on the favourite (WTA Tennis) if is a top player and has win the first set.
But these are really "expert" cases, it requires a lot of experience to be identified and can be easily "masked" by bookmakers.

What if person is not an expert on these areas that have you already outlined?
Is there any way you could drop them for those who doesn't bet on horses racing to pick up those game to bet?
Again, I am not a fans of tennis, how do I know whom to win or not, I do not really how to follow up these two matches.

[nelson4lov]

It depends on your pain tolerance as a gambling because I've seen people being successful with 1.7 odd  or higher single bets and people targeting as low at 1.15 for accumulators. Both strategies work but depends on pain tolerance. For the first strategy that involves betting on higher odds as single bets, you'll lose more often than you win. You still lose with accumulators but the day you are lucky and with the right stake, you'll win a lot.

I personally prefer the latter but I try to limit the amount of legs in an accumulator because the line between what's a normal acca and a lottery-style bet is blurry.

[stompix]

You are right and it's because I'm not familiar with the guy, not a fan of horse racing so I wouldn't recognize him as a popular figure.
The only one I know is Billy Walters, so thanks but I think we can focus on actual betting experiences here so we can stick to the topic.

What topic? Is your strategy to bet on numbers?
At this point I'm genuinely asking you, are you actually a gambler?

You bet on fixed odds only when you're on a casino. A casino is a math sequence, it doesn't matter what you do, you're lucky today to beat the math that's it, the guy at the next table might not be lucky so he will lose on the same strategy. It's math and probabilities.

When it comes to sports betting you don't bet against math, you bet against the logic of a bookie, and a bookie analyzes things and gets a probabilistic outcome of the result, to win, you don't have to guess the winner more times than he, you must beat the bookie's reasoning where you think it has failed. The term for this is value bet, again, if you're unfamiliar with this it means you need to start listening more.

So let me give you a plain example:
Napoli is playing Roma, each is 2.5 and x is 3...a match that can easily go either side, now..
Let's assume the bookie will give you 1.1 odds on Napoli! Would you take that? Of course not, because there is absolutely no way you're risking the money for that!
Let's assume the bookie gives you 10x for Roma! This doesn't mean Roma will win, maybe they will get beaten 5-0, but it's 10x, if it happens, you hit the jackpot with the minimum wagered, it beats a parlay of Inter, Atalanta, Lazio , Juventus , Milan all winning.

Although overly exaggerated, this is the basic of finding a valued bet, this is how you make money, not by trying to win 52% of the 2x bets you place.

And don't even try to get angry, this is the basic of the basic knowledge every tipster or seasoned gambler or book about gambling will tell you from lesson one!

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Odds are irrelevant!
The value in odds is what matters, and this is what every tipster considers
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Oh, come on! What "value" are you talking about? You just need to know the magic number to bet on, and you’ll be profitable. That’s it  

Yup, we just need to bet on every odd of 1.75! or 1.9! Or 2.1
I keep forgetting which one but I'm sure what of it will make you a millionaire!

Now, that joke aside, it's also funny how he keeps asking about real-life experiences; like, for god sake you ask for this and then you contradict me, one of the few users who has actually run 2 public experiments on low odds and their winning margins here.

[KTChampions]

Oh, come on! What "value" are you talking about? You just need to know the magic number to bet on, and you’ll be profitable. That’s it  

Yup, we just need to bet on every odd of 1.75! or 1.9! Or 2.1
I keep forgetting which one but I'm sure what of it will make you a millionaire!

Now, that joke aside, it's also funny how he keeps asking about real-life experiences; like, for god sake you ask for this and then you contradict me, one of the few users who has actually run 2 public experiments on low odds and their winning margins here.

Yes, in response to my message, he also wrote that what he "actually" needs are the opinions of users with real experience  This sort of implies that he knows who he’s talking to, but that the other person’s experience is irrelevant.
A very strange way to communicate. I wonder how it should happen in his opinion - should I first show my passport and a notarized statement of my bets (many of which I publish here)? Anyway, the first three letters of his username hint at something.
Okay, I'm off to look for magic numbers, I think I'll start with City - I don't think that feeble Aston Villa will hold the score against the money machine.

[Itz-prisigold]

Odds don't promise you any wins, it's all about what will likely happen in your bets, the higher the odds the likely you won't win, the small it is the probability you will win, one team is always stronger than the other and you aren't getting higher odds on such team.

I believe another factor we should also look at is, when betting on big odds the bettor should know how to deals with their expectations.  Some gamblers pick high odds and just put their focus on the potential amount they may win, instead of thinking about how much they may lose in the process.

The same goes to players who are betting on small odds and winning regularly, they can gradually get overconfident thinking they have found a better strategy despite the fact that their overall earning doesn’t cover what they have lost. The only problem I have is when a person does not know when to call it a quit and not allow few victories to make them get overconfident.

[ralle14]

The closer you get to 1.90, the better, at least that's what i've notice with some consistent bettors who have 500+ bets and barely stay positive. It's great if you can also go for plus odds, but you should never force these plays given the bookies are always several steps ahead.

As for me, i'd rather go for smaller odds, like 1.30-1.60, because that's the sweet spot for some of my best runs within a season.

[Bright0515]

If we were to choose one set of odds to maintain when we are betting. We have like 1.75, 1.90, or 2.10. Which of these do you think will make you profitable in the long run. Regardless of what sport you are betting on.

None of them, there are no odds in betting that guarantees winning and always betting based on odd size is not a good strategy. What matters the most is what your personal research points you to, the odds indicates which is less risky and more risky but always following that would lead to losses. But if you are the type of bettor that doesn't care about winning then that is a different case, you don't have to do all these.

I'm asking this question because higher odds offer better payouts but are harder to win consistently while lower odds require more wins to remain profitable.

Lower odds require lots of wins to remain profitable especially if you are playing two games or singles but this is still not guaranteed, small odds can be traps a lot of times, this is why I said research is very important.

[DrBeer]

This approach definitely isn't a surefire way to win! But it does guarantee a loss! You can't have a "one-size-fits-all" bet for regular or guaranteed wins - that goes against the math of the process. It's probably best to study the theory, as well as the practical examples and explanations from the experts here, I'm sure my opinion aligns with that of the majority.
 

[Lucius]

Betting on low odds definitely increases the chances of winning but the fact that you have to stake a high amount of money so you can get a significant profit makes it very dangerous. In betting there is no way you can accurately predict a match, even if you decide to play singles and stake high on it this doesn't mean that winning is guaranteed. I have actually made more profits from high value odds than low odds, every bettor has their experience and what works for them, the most important thing is to make sure that you gamble responsibly.

I agree, the risk of losing money always exists, but if you are willing to take it, the chances of guessing the outcome of such events are much higher than those where it is much more difficult to predict the outcome. Of course, you can't always blindly bet on the favorites, but look for those who really need a win because maybe they haven't won the last two or three games and are under a lot of pressure to win.

I haven't been at it long and I don't know if I'd have the same success as before, but considering winter is coming, I might try betting a little and see if my luck still favors me.

[MAAManda]

In theory, lower odds can lead us to a win on our betting slip, that's also why I prefer those smaller odds. That is all based on my own real-life experience placing bets at a sportsbook. However, don't make the mistake of assuming that low odds will always win, as gambling is ultimately a matter of luck. That said, the way to achieve a win over the long run is by choosing low odds.

[Grace333]

In theory, lower odds can lead us to a win on our betting slip, that's also why I prefer those smaller odds. That is all based on my own real-life experience placing bets at a sportsbook. However, don't make the mistake of assuming that low odds will always win, as gambling is ultimately a matter of luck. That said, the way to achieve a win over the long run is by choosing low odds.

Not everyone that choose to bet on low odds can win for a long period of time, there's a luck factor involved and also it picking odds needs to be backed up with proper analysis needs to be done before choosing placing those bets. A lot of bettors pick low odds especially as roll overs but in the long run they end up losing. Choosing low odds is not a sustainable strategy to make profit in betting Even though it increases the chances of winning it's not something that you should always rely on.