Sometimes odds become a diversion for me personally and I don't know if it is felt by others, because high or low odds sometimes make my bet change from the original intention. It's hard for me to be in the minority so when looking at the odds that are so unequal, at least I'm not sure about going against the majority. It is just a personal experience that I have felt until now, because relying on knowledge and other factors still does not guarantee consistency if we don't have high self-confidence, because this can change when looking at the odds.
Personally I think that is the way you are supposed to gamble if you want to become a successful bettor, you cannot make your bets without considering the odds, if you want to bet on a team but then you realize that team is too heavily favoured to your tastes then it makes sense to take the other side of the bet even if the chances of you winning your bet are lower since you will be paid more for it, as gamblers we need to always look for the best deal possible similar to what we will do if we saw the same TV being sold in different stores at different prices, if there is no difference between the TVs then you should get the cheaper one and keep the difference in your pocket. 
Topic: Do you rely on the odds when placing bets? - page 23. (Read 12696 times)
Odds are created as a guide if we are picking the right bet that will likely to win the game but it's not 100% accurate you can follow all of it them or you can follow some of it, odds are good if you know the game very much and you can come your own list of winners and you can compare it.
It is true that it was a simple guide for those who are advantage on winning the game but to be honest when in sports betting odds doesn't matter because as you can see in sports everything can happen and some of team can perform a miracle win it is just for you to decide which team are you going to support with your bets to be honest some odds are just my guide to compare it into another gambling sites and if i look it really good then im going to place my bet there. You wont really able to change up someones mind not to bet into those favorites even though this isnt a solid indicator but most likely when odds are
clear on whose been favored to win then that will most likely to win but as a said that not all will really follow the line.
Lots of chances that underdogs beats up the favorites and for those who do bet oppositely or against will definitely make up some bucks basing off the odds
or multipliers.
Relying isnt bad but be sure that you do really make out some considerations because one lost will definitely need several wins for you to break even
and that would really be even a hassle thing to do so.
As for me, I always take into account every possible factor that might affect my winnings, I know gamblings are basically game of chance in its very core but if I can tip the scales to my favor in a way or another, I'm willing to o the extra work. Going back to that, checking the odds and doing the maths may take you a while, but it always end up in you making a very educated guess regarding your bet, so far with this method, I have only lost twice.
I don't rely in crowd favourites, i bet with match history and team roster because sometimes the favourite loses and the underdogs win.
Sport is a tricky one to speculate because there are times when they're not into game mood that end up in a lose due to that.
An educated guess, take into account all of the possible factors that may give the win to this team so you can bet on them, betting on the underdog or the guy with multiple winning streaks is just baseless and would not get you so far. Sport is a tricky one to speculate because there are times when they're not into game mood that end up in a lose due to that.
Odds are created as a guide if we are picking the right bet that will likely to win the game but it's not 100% accurate you can follow all of it them or you can follow some of it, odds are good if you know the game very much and you can come your own list of winners and you can compare it.
It is true that it was a simple guide for those who are advantage on winning the game but to be honest when in sports betting odds doesn't matter because as you can see in sports everything can happen and some of team can perform a miracle win it is just for you to decide which team are you going to support with your bets to be honest some odds are just my guide to compare it into another gambling sites and if i look it really good then im going to place my bet there. 
that is the most important thing to rely on the odds you can also watch the match itself normally that should be in contrast to the odds or you have to verify and compare the odds on different page
Odds matter a lot to me irrespective of which team is playing in any sport around the world. I place a lot of single and accumulator bets now and then and I usually check the odds through odds comparison sites carefully.
This helps finding the best value now and then. 1.01 odds might indicate a 99% winning percentage to many, but only few gamblers can differentiate whether there is value involved in such odds or not.
This helps finding the best value now and then. 1.01 odds might indicate a 99% winning percentage to many, but only few gamblers can differentiate whether there is value involved in such odds or not.
It matters a lot but most of the time it won't. especially in a sports game when everything can happen. I've been experiencing some odd wins in our local games on our local board because I never choose to bet on the dominating teams. I got some winning streak sometimes and got myself up to top 10 but the game is postponed and we cannot continue anymore. that's the best example for the questions of the OP but we cannot continue anymore since the person behind it hasn't show anymore.
I don't rely in crowd favourites, i bet with match history and team roster because sometimes the favourite loses and the underdogs win.
Sport is a tricky one to speculate because there are times when they're not into game mood that end up in a lose due to that.
Mood swings is important in every players because this may change the game strategy things that is happening sometimes that a Best for the said field being beaten by the underdogs.Sport is a tricky one to speculate because there are times when they're not into game mood that end up in a lose due to that.
and also sometimes it is the over confidence that brings them to losing,because they underestimate the opponent in which did a great practice to be ready in the fight.
so there are many factor that must be considered so ODDS is just an added attraction but not everyone relies on this.
I do rely on that but I'm still considering the availability of players that will play the match, the injuries, history and much more to depend because in totality even those who has best odds doesn't even came out winner as always it's just the favorite. Most of the time to be honest I rely on odds but when it comes to instinct that this/these team/s will won the match I really take the risks and I accept this is a gamble whoever comes win I'd accept it, that's how I vision it.
Not much if you know the game and you are a constant bettor you'll have your own list on what team to bet, it's a good source of comparison this is to validate that you are making the right choice in your decision to bet on a particular team, those who rely on odds totally are people who are not really prepared on what team to bet, odds are not 100% reliable.
Odds are created as a guide if we are picking the right bet that will likely to win the game but it's not 100% accurate you can follow all of it them or you can follow some of it, odds are good if you know the game very much and you can come your own list of winners and you can compare it.
Rely on the odds will not be a problem as long as you have many valid data to choose the team. If you don't have or lack information about the data, it is like a blind bet, and that can make you choose the wrong team. Even if that team will have a chance to win or have high odds, it doesn't mean that team will always win or win easily because the opponent can defend their position and turn to become the winner. But choosing the high odds will not be a problem if the team really has the chance to win.
Odds is very important to check if your analysis and the games you are betting has a good chance to win in the game, I do rely on odds on my bets which I have doubts but your analysis is very important you want to build your skills in coming up with winning bets unless you subscribe to a paid group that will analyze the game for you.
First and foremost, as a sports bettor, we like to always have a good return for each of our bets so odds are highly considered.
I only considered high odds, which we all know much riskier, based on the result of my analysis. The same goes when betting on small odds.
To at least minimize the risks of placing bets on high odds, I only bet on sports that I known. Hard to risk for high odds just because I saw it from good tipsters out to my main sports.
I only considered high odds, which we all know much riskier, based on the result of my analysis. The same goes when betting on small odds.
To at least minimize the risks of placing bets on high odds, I only bet on sports that I known. Hard to risk for high odds just because I saw it from good tipsters out to my main sports.
Trusting your instinct and your own analysis will lessen the chance of losing big.
Best that you can do from here is to pick sports that you are good with, understanding the game gives you the hint in where to place your bets, either with high odds or small one the important things is your winning chance is far better, you can simply adjust the amount of money to risk, it's more on self adjustments.
Personally, I never rely on odds when I place my bets because after all both teams are playing the same game with the same rules so the odds are just there to influence your decisions. I'm a high odds roller and I rarely bet under 5odds as I don't see the point of taking smaller odds than 2.50. This is a high risk/high reward strategy but it's better to bet a little and win big or loose small ( big odds )than bet big and win a little or loose big (small odds ). I hope it makes sense 
It makes sense, but we need to remember that not all of what we want can become true because sometimes, in the middle of the match, the situations can change, and we don't know how it could be. Your strategy seems good, but I am not sure if that can also work for others because I think others will modify or analyze more about the team to apply your strategy. A gambler will always search for the right strategy for them, and they can not just rely on another strategy. It is good if they can win the match using your strategy.
It's good to bet on underdog especially if a certain game is so popular, haven't heard of betting against the public principle in sports betting? When lots of money are going to the favorites, well, that's the time to go the other way as most of the time the public lose, that's a proven thing.
That's a risky bet. Should not be recommended.
I don't see how it will the chance of winning. The public can't control the outcome. How it will increase the chances of underdogs to win that particular game. Since it's a proven thing as you mentioned, mind giving us some examples?
May I know on what sports it seems to be effective?
That is possible if the game is already planned on who is going to win or manipulated. I've also thought of that. What if a large number of people bet on the crowd favorite which likely will make the odds low. Then some will bet on the underdog team with the higher odds. Since it's already planned that they would win, then they are guaranteed a lot amount of money.
First and foremost, as a sports bettor, we like to always have a good return for each of our bets so odds are highly considered.
I only considered high odds, which we all know much riskier, based on the result of my analysis. The same goes when betting on small odds.
To at least minimize the risks of placing bets on high odds, I only bet on sports that I known. Hard to risk for high odds just because I saw it from good tipsters out to my main sports.
I only considered high odds, which we all know much riskier, based on the result of my analysis. The same goes when betting on small odds.
To at least minimize the risks of placing bets on high odds, I only bet on sports that I known. Hard to risk for high odds just because I saw it from good tipsters out to my main sports.
It's good to bet on underdog especially if a certain game is so popular, haven't heard of betting against the public principle in sports betting? When lots of money are going to the favorites, well, that's the time to go the other way as most of the time the public lose, that's a proven thing.
That's a risky bet. Should not be recommended.
I don't see how it will the chance of winning. The public can't control the outcome. How it will increase the chances of underdogs to win that particular game. Since it's a proven thing as you mentioned, mind giving us some examples?
May I know on what sports it seems to be effective?
Personally, I never rely on odds when I place my bets because after all both teams are playing the same game with the same rules so the odds are just there to influence your decisions. I'm a high odds roller and I rarely bet under 5odds as I don't see the point of taking smaller odds than 2.50. This is a high risk/high reward strategy but it's better to bet a little and win big or loose small ( big odds )than bet big and win a little or loose big (small odds ). I hope it makes sense
Odds matter a lot since matchups and H2H performance were already factored in, plus some recent events that may affect the two contesting teams’ performance against one another. It’s not a made-up number scribbled by the oddsmaker, as these are based on the teams’ performance themselves. I rely heavily on odds, and would still check outside sources for confirmation on my bias on who’s going to win the match. Sometimes I go against it, especially if one team is performing very well in their past matches but are still chosen as underdogs against a relatively stable team. It depends mostly, but still I choose teams that have better odds in winning than those who are quite shaky and unfavored on most oddsmaker.
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Hmm, of course, high odds = good return. But the risks are way higher.
Exactly, just like you are risking your money, putting and betting on the underdog team in a match even you know that most of your opponents are in the favor of odds. But I admit it, sometimes I'm in favor and rely on odds upon choosing a team before I will place my bets. I guess 70-0% will work this strategy but not at all times.Hmm, of course, high odds = good return. But the risks are way higher.
It's good to bet on underdog especially if a certain game is so popular, haven't heard of betting against the public principle in sports betting? When lots of money are going to the favorites, well, that's the time to go the other way as most of the time the public lose, that's a proven thing.
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It is always good if you have always analyzed and studied before you place your bet and after you will consider the higher odds.
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