In the quest for profitable sports betting strategies, building effective models is just half the battle. It is also crucial to ensure that a model is robust, accurate and reliable and that it actually works as intended. This robustness is achieved through model validation. What is Model Validation in Sports Betting? Model validation is a […]
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Implied Probability: Deciphering the Odds in Sports Betting
For any bettors keen to make their sports betting pay, understanding how the odds represent the likelihood of an event occurring is essential. Implied Probability is a core concept that allows us to decode the lines and odds across a range of betting markets and understand the market implications. What is Implied Probability? Implied probability […]
Market Inefficiencies: Finding Winning Opportunities in the Unpredictable World of Sports Betting
The concept of market inefficiency is central to understanding how to find opportunities for profit in betting markets. This explanation will explore what market inefficiencies are, how they occur, and how bettors can potentially exploit them to their advantage. What are Market Inefficiencies? Market inefficiency arises when the prices in a betting market do not […]
Yes, You Can Bet on Arm Wrestling Matches
We should start by saying that while it is possible to wager on arm wrestling, most of the crypto gambling sites we have reviewed do not offer this option, as few sportsbook solution suppliers and data feed companies have expressed an interest in featuring this sport. However, we do know that 1xBet, which we have […]
Chess Betting – Wagering on the Game of Kings
For many, the Netflix show – The Queen’s Gambit brought chess back into the limelight; as per CNN, orders for chess sets swelled by 87% after the series debuted, and chess books saw a massive 603% increase in sales. That should not come as much of a surprise, as according to Netflix’s data, more than […]
Will Pickleball Betting Become Mainstream?
In August 2023, news broke that the popular US fantasy sports and sports gambling brand FanDuel, the chief US competitor to DraftKings and BetMGM in multiple markets, shall introduce pickleball betting at its licensed sportsbooks. That did occur, and it was officially announced on the 23rd of August 2023 by the Professional Pickleball Association, or […]
When Underdogs Roared – Five of Cricket’s Biggest Upsets
Like in any sport, teams that are not favored to win sometimes do. In cricket, many factors can significantly impact a match’s outcome, such as match format, pitch conditions, the weather, etc. For example, upsets are more likely in limited-over formats because these are shorter games, and favorites do not have the same opportunities they […]
What is Futsal & How You Can Bet on It
It goes without saying that football is the world’s most popular sport. According to FIFA, the 2022 Qatar World Cup saw over five billion people engaging with the event, with its final being viewed by around 1.5 billion fans. Well, futsal is essentially football’s/soccer’s red-headed stepchild, created in 1930 at that year’s World Cup held […]
The Impact of Load Management on NBA Odds
What is load management? Well, if you have been following the NBA for the past few years, you know this is a hot topic among fans of America’s and the world’s number-one basketball league. It is the practice of strategically resting players so they can avoid injury proneness and be at full power for top […]
Will Drone Racing Be the Next Big Niche Betting Sport?
Fifteen years ago, drones were not something most of the public knew about. Today, they have such widespread use that these small aerial craft, whose primary job is to provide footage of things they fly over, are well known by all. When most people hear the word drone, they instantly think of quadcopters, a device […]
Will AI Redefine Sports Judging?
On December 21st, 2024, Oleksandr Usyk, the WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion, defeated Britain’s Tyson Fury, for the second time, in a rematch from their February 2024 bout also held in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight made headlines because it was the first high-profile one also scored by an […]
Paralysis by Analysis: When Too Much Research Hurts Your Bottom Line
You have probably encountered the term paralysis by analysis or analysis paralysis. It has been widely discussed in recent years, in many spheres, as a psychological phenomenon where overthinking can slow down the decision-making process and bring it to a grinding halt. These are situations where a person is faced with a super complicated decision, […]
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