Just because a team is your favourite doesn’t mean that they are always a good betting option, especially if the odds are low.
YesPlay’s Sport section gives you plenty of options to bet on. You can bet on many different sports like Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Basketball, and Tennis, with both live and prematch options available. But before you get started with the Sport betting section, make sure that you know what rookie mistakes people tend to make so you don’t repeat them yourself.
Common novice mistakes
• Betting on a favourite team just because you recognise their name and they have worse odds.
• Not checking the specific rule of the market you are betting on (overtime, super over, etc).
• Assuming that Live Markets are going to be your saving grace after a streak of bad Prematch Bets.
• Going to “More markets” before being sure you understand the basics.
• Spending too much time looking at the old results when making your current decision.
Sport section map
Right on top of the Sport page you will see the usual categories everyone is now used to: Live, 1h, 3h, 12h, and Prematch. On the soccer page, you will find markets such as 1×2, totals, and handicaps. When betting on basketball, it’s worth noting that the totals and handicaps shown always consider overtime, which is important because games can suddenly switch directions in overtime.
If you want to get a better idea of what the Sport section looks like and what markets are available: more information you can find here.
Common sport myths
One common myth that people like to believe is that if a betting platform has more markets, it means that you will make more money there. However, this is not true at all, and can even be misleading. If you can’t simply explain to yourself why you bet on a team, you should probably just keep your money to yourself.
Another thing that people tend to say is that live betting is only for those who are knowledgeable about a sport. While having a deeper understanding of the Sport itself definitely helps, live betting is still just guesswork. That being said, live betting can be beneficial in those instances when you can clearly see a change in the game.
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