Sports Betting at Wildrobin: Odds, Markets and Live Wagers
Table Tennis Live Over 10% Instead of 6-10%
In table tennis, live betting markets often exhibit a higher margin than pre-match offerings. While standard markets typically range from 6% to 10%, live odds can push this figure above 10%. This can be observed across various bet types within table tennis matches.
Compared to other sports, this live margin for table tennis is notably higher. For instance, basketball live margins are generally between 3% and 6% for Moneyline bets, and football live margins are around 6% to 9%. This disparity means that the effective cost of betting live on table tennis is greater.
For bettors, this means that the potential return on investment for live table tennis wagers is reduced. A live bet with a 10% margin, for example, means that for every €100 wagered, an average of €90 is returned over the long term, as opposed to €94 at a 6% margin.
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Outrights Settled Only After Months
Certain outright markets in sports betting are designed for long-term engagement, with settlements occurring only after the conclusion of the entire season or tournament. This applies to major championship outcomes, such as the Formula 1 outright winner.
In Formula 1, outright markets on the race winner can carry a margin of 12% to 20%. This is significantly higher than the margins seen in individual race markets, which can be as low as 3% to 5% for driver duels.
The extended settlement period for outright bets means that capital remains tied up for an extended duration. This contrasts with event-based bets, where payouts are typically processed within hours of the match or race concluding.
Calculate Accumulator: 1.50 × 2.00 × 2.50
Accumulator bets, also known as parlays, combine multiple selections into a single wager. The odds for each selection are multiplied together to determine the overall accumulator odds. For example, combining odds of 1.50, 2.00, and 2.50 results in total odds of 7.50 (1.50 × 2.00 × 2.50 = 7.50).
When constructing an accumulator with selections from different sports, the overall margin can be amplified. Markets within a Bet Builder, which combines multiple markets from the same game, typically carry margins of 10% to 20% for each selection. This means the total odds presented to the bettor reflect these combined margins.
A €10 accumulator bet with combined odds of 7.50 would yield a payout of €75.00 (€10 stake × 7.50 odds). This payout represents the gross return, from which the bettor's initial stake is deducted to determine net profit.
What Happens with a Missed Pick in an Accumulator?
The impact of a missed selection in an accumulator bet depends on the specific bet type and the bookmaker's rules. In a standard accumulator, if one selection is incorrect, the entire bet is typically lost, irrespective of the odds of the other selections.
However, for certain types of accumulator bets, such as those involving quarter-ball handicaps (e.g., Asian Handicap -0.25), the bet can be partially settled as a loss and partially as a push. For example, an Asian Handicap of -0.25 at odds of 1.90 with a €10 stake is split into €5 on -0.5 and €5 on 0. A win results in a €19.00 payout, while a tie results in €5.00 returned.
In contrast, a system bet offers more flexibility, allowing for winning bets even if not all selections are correct. This structure is designed to mitigate the risk associated with accumulator bets, making it possible to achieve a payout with a reduced number of successful picks.
Pre-Match 4-7% vs Live 6-9%
The margin applied to pre-match betting markets in sports like football and ice hockey typically ranges from 4% to 7%. This represents the bookmaker's built-in profit margin on the odds offered before the event begins.
Live betting, on the other hand, usually features slightly higher margins, often in the range of 6% to 9%. This increase is attributed to the dynamic nature of live odds, which require more complex risk management and are updated in real-time.
For a €10 bet placed pre-match at a 5% margin, the theoretical return is €9.50, leaving a €0.50 margin for the bookmaker. If the same €10 bet were placed live at an 8% margin, the theoretical return would be €9.20, indicating a larger margin for the bookmaker.
Sports, markets and margins in the betting offer
Sport
Markets per Match
Margin
Live Betting
Highlight
Tischtennis
20–40 Märkte pro Match, meist Satz- und Punktewetten
6–10 %, live häufig über 10 %
instant
Täglich hunderte Matches, stark live-lastig
Tennis
120–200 Märkte bei ATP/WTA-Matches, 30–60 bei Challenger-Turnieren
3–6 % im Siegermarkt, 6–8 % bei Satz- und Spielwetten
ja
Zwei-Weg-Markt ohne Unentschieden
Eishockey
80–150 Märkte pro NHL- oder DEL-Spiel
4–7 % im Hauptmarkt, 7–10 % bei Perioden-Wetten
ja
Drei-Weg-Markt nur in regulärer Spielzeit
Formel 1
60–120 Märkte pro Rennwochenende inklusive Qualifying
3–5 % bei Fahrer-Duellen, 12–20 % bei Outrights auf den Rennsieger
ja
Duelle günstiger als Langzeitwetten
E-Sport (CS2, Dota 2, LoL)
40–120 Märkte pro Match bei großen Turnieren, 10–25 bei kleinen Events
4–7 % bei CS2-Top-Turnieren, 6–10 % bei Dota 2 und Nebenmärkten
ja
Map-Handicaps und Runden-Totals zentral
Basketball
150–250 Märkte pro NBA-Spiel, inklusive Spielerwetten
3–5 % bei Handicap und Über/Unter, 4–6 % Moneyline
ja
Handicap und Totals statt Siegwette
Volleyball
40–80 Märkte pro Match der Top-Ligen
5–8 % im Siegermarkt, 8–11 % bei Satzergebnissen
ja
Satzwetten und Punkte-Totals dominieren
Cricket
80–150 Märkte pro Match, weniger bei T20-Ligen zweiter Reihe
5–9 % im Siegermarkt, 8–12 % bei Spielerwetten
ja
Marge hängt stark vom Format ab
Boxen
25–50 Märkte pro Kampf
5–8 % im Siegermarkt, 9–13 % bei Rundenwetten
ja
Favoriten oft unter Quote 1,20
How long until outright settlement?
Rugby outright markets, such as tournament winners, have a margin of 8-11%. This is higher than the 5-8% margin typically seen in the main market for Rugby matches. The settlement for these outright bets can therefore be subject to a longer processing time, especially in comparison to quicker match-based markets. This extended settlement period is a direct consequence of the increased complexity and potential for longer-term outcomes.
In contrast, Formula 1 outright bets on the race winner carry a margin of 12-20%, significantly higher than the 3-5% for driver duels. This substantial difference in margin reflects the greater uncertainty and broader scope of predicting an outright race winner. The settlement for these types of bets inherently takes longer due to the nature of the event concluding.
Football outright markets, while not explicitly detailed with a settlement timeframe, typically exhibit margins of 4-7% before kickoff for the 1X2 market and 6-9% live. The longer-term nature of outrights in football, compared to individual matches, suggests a similar extended settlement window, influenced by the final standings of leagues or tournaments.
3/2 payout ratio misunderstood as 1.50
A combination bet with odds of 1.50, 2.00, and 2.50 results in a total odd of 7.50 when multiplied. With a 10.00 EUR stake, this leads to a payout of 75.00 EUR, a net profit of 65.00 EUR. If any single selection within this combination bet is incorrect, the entire stake is lost. This demonstrates the risk inherent in combining multiple outcomes.
System bets offer a degree of protection against single incorrect predictions, unlike combination bets where one miss results in a total loss. For example, a 2-out-of-3 system bet with three selections at 2.00 each, and a 10.00 EUR stake distributed equally (3.33 EUR per combination), would still yield a payout if two selections are correct. A two-correct-selection scenario would result in one winning combination, paying out 3.33 EUR x 4.00 = 13.33 EUR.
An individual bet, also known as a single bet, involves wagering on a single event. The payout is calculated by multiplying the stake by the odds. For instance, a 10.00 EUR stake on an event with odds of 2.50 results in a payout of 25.00 EUR, yielding a net profit of 15.00 EUR. This is the most straightforward betting type, with a direct correlation between stake, odds, and potential return.
Rugby Main Market 5-8% vs Try Scorers 8-11%
The main market for Rugby matches presents a margin ranging from 5% to 8%. This margin represents the bookmaker's commission on bets placed. When comparing this to specific player proposition bets, such as try scorers, the margin increases to between 8% and 11%. This indicates a higher commission for the bookmaker on the more specialized betting options.
In contrast to the main Rugby markets, Volleyball matches in top leagues have a margin of 5-8% for the outright winner market and 8-11% for set results. This shows a similar margin structure where more specific outcomes, like set results in Volleyball, carry a higher bookmaker's edge compared to the overall match winner.
Eishockey (Ice Hockey) features margins of 4-7% in the primary market and 7-10% for period bets. This mirrors the pattern observed in Rugby and Volleyball, where bets on more granular aspects of the game, such as individual periods, incur a higher margin than the overall outcome of the match.
Tennis Matches with 120 to 200 Markets
Tennis matches, particularly in major tournaments, offer a substantial range of betting markets, from 120 to 200. This broad selection allows for diverse betting strategies beyond simply predicting the match winner. For instance, these markets can include specific set scores, total games played, or even outcomes within individual games.
In comparison, Basketball games, especially in the NBA, provide an even larger selection of markets, ranging from 150 to 250, including player-specific bets. While Tennis offers a wide array, Basketball's top-tier games present a greater depth of betting options. The margins for Basketball's Handicap and Over/Under markets are 3-5%, with Moneyline markets at 4-6%.
Table Tennis matches, while offering a daily volume of hundreds of events, present a more focused market range of 20 to 40 markets per match, primarily concentrating on set and point outcomes. The margins here are notably higher, ranging from 6-10%, and often exceeding 10% when betting live. This contrasts with the larger market variety in Tennis and Basketball, where margins can be lower on certain bet types.
Table Tennis live: 10 percent margin overlooked
Table Tennis matches, which are heavily favored for live betting, offer between 20 and 40 markets per fixture. The margins for these markets typically range from 6% to 10%. However, during live betting scenarios, these margins can frequently climb above 10%, representing a significant increase in the bookmaker's advantage. This makes live Table Tennis betting potentially less favorable for players.
When considering other sports, E-sports matches at major tournaments for titles like CS2, Dota 2, and LoL present 40 to 120 markets. The margins for CS2 top tournaments are 4-7%, while Dota 2 and secondary markets are 6-10%. This is generally lower than the live Table Tennis margins, especially when considering the potential for over 10%.
Football's live betting on matches can also see margins increase from pre-match levels. While pre-game 1X2 markets have a 4-7% margin, live betting can reach 6-9%. This trend of increased margins during live play is common across many sports, but the consistently high figures in live Table Tennis betting warrant particular attention for bettors.
Outright instead of Duel: pay 20 percent margin
Long-term bets, known as Outrights, allow wagering on entire competition outcomes, settled weeks or months later. A championship title wager at 8.00 odds, with a 10.00 EUR stake, yields a 70.00 EUR net profit. These markets typically carry a margin between 12% and 20%, significantly higher than head-to-head duels.
For instance, Formula 1 outrights on the race winner can exhibit margins as high as 12% to 20%. This contrasts with driver duels within the same event, which often have a lower margin of 3% to 5%. The extended settlement period for Outrights contributes to their inherently higher operational costs for the provider.
This elevated margin directly impacts the potential return for the bettor. A 20% margin means that for every 100 EUR wagered, only 80 EUR is returned to players on average. This makes Outright bets a less efficient option for value-seeking players compared to markets with lower margins, such as basketball moneyline bets at 4-6%.
Which nine outcomes does Half-time/Full-time have?
The Half-time/Full-time market offers a more nuanced betting experience than a simple match result, effectively creating nine distinct outcome possibilities. These combinations cater to bettors who prefer to predict momentum shifts or dominant performances throughout a match. This market is commonly found in sports like football.
For example, in a football match, a bettor could wager on a team to be leading at half-time and also win the match, or conversely, be trailing at half-time and still secure a victory. The nine possible outcomes are: Home/Home, Home/Draw, Home/Away, Draw/Home, Draw/Draw, Draw/Away, Away/Home, Away/Draw, and Away/Away.
The complexity of these nine outcomes often translates into slightly higher margins compared to standard three-way markets, although specific figures are not detailed in the provided data. For football's 1X2 market, margins are typically 4-7% pre-match, suggesting that the multi-stage nature of Half-time/Full-time bets might push these towards the higher end of the range.
Ice Hockey: Three-Way Market Only in Regular Time
In ice hockey, the standard three-way market, which considers only the result within regular time (excluding overtime and shootouts), is a key feature for bettors. This specific market structure is common across many sports, but its application in ice hockey requires careful attention to distinguish it from bets that include potential extra periods.
The 'Three-Way Market Only in Regular Time' means that bets on a win, loss, or draw are settled based on the score at the end of the third period. For instance, if a game is tied after 60 minutes and goes to overtime, any bet placed on a win or loss in regulation time would be considered final, irrespective of the final extended-period score.
This differentiation is crucial when comparing to other sports or betting types; for example, football's three-way market also typically assumes regular time unless otherwise specified. Ice hockey's main market offers 80–150 markets per NHL or DEL game, with margins ranging from 4–7% in the primary market, highlighting the importance of understanding the settlement rules for each bet type.
CS2 and Dota 2: 40 to 120 Markets
E-sports betting is increasingly comprehensive, with popular titles like CS2 (Counter-Strike 2) and Dota 2 offering a substantial number of betting markets. For major tournaments, CS2 and Dota 2 matches can feature between 40 and 120 distinct betting options. This variety allows for diverse wagering strategies beyond simple match winner predictions.
The market depth for CS2 in top tournaments sits at the lower end of this spectrum, around 4-7% margin, while Dota 2 and other ancillary markets can range from 6-10%. This comparison shows that while both games offer extensive markets, the specific margins can vary, influencing the potential returns for bettors on different types of wagers.
Compared to sports like Rugby, which offers 60–120 markets per game in major leagues with margins of 5–8% for the main market, E-sports provides a comparable level of choice. However, the specific margins for CS2's top-tier events at 4-7% are more competitive than some traditional sports, particularly Rugby's higher end of 8-11% for penalty scorer bets.
Volleyball Winner 5-8% vs Set Results 8-11%
In volleyball, betting on the outright winner of a match typically comes with a more favourable margin for the bettor, generally falling between 5% and 8%. This market is straightforward, focusing solely on which team will achieve victory in the contest. This is a common entry point for those new to volleyball betting.
However, when bettors delve into more specific outcomes, such as Set Results, the margins increase significantly, ranging from 8% to 11%. This reflects the increased complexity and predictive accuracy required to wager on precise set scores or combinations, a common feature in sports with multiple distinct scoring periods.
This margin differential is notable when compared to markets like Basketball's Over/Under bets, which operate at a lower 3-5%. Volleyball's Set Result margins are closer to those found in Rugby's penalty scorer markets (8-11%), indicating that higher specificity in betting predictions often corresponds with a higher house edge across various sports.