Types of sports bets: guide and explanation of the types of bets offered by bookmakers
What is a single bet, an acca bet or a system bet? What is under/over, BTTS bet or handicap in sports betting? Find out all the explanations in our articles dedicated to the types of sports bets.
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Knowing the types of bets offered by bookmakers
When you are new to sports betting, it is sometimes difficult to understand the different betting options available.
It's confusing to look at the online betting sites when you are new to it. There are the betting markets offered by bookmakers (moneyline, under/over, ‘both teams score’, goalscorer bets, etc.), while there are also the specific betting mechanisms (single bets, combined bets, systems, etc.). Thanks to our articles, which are explained using examples, you'll be able to understand all those concepts quickly and thoroughly.
Before plunging into the fun sports betting world, it is vital to understand the type of bet you are about to place. A system bet does not work in the same way as an accumulator, for example, and it is helpful to know the differences so you will know what are the potential winning and what you are risking.
Different bets for different sports and bookmakers
Knowing the different types of sports bets is particularly important because they can vary from one sport to another, and from one bookmaker to another. Let's take the example of the the most common bets - moneyline, also known as 1N2 or 1X2 bets.
In football, this winning bet can have three outcomes: 1 (home team), X (draw) or 2 (away team). Unlike football, only two outcomes are possible in other sports such as tennis, volleyball and badminton. There are also other differences between bookmakers when it comes to betting rules.
On a given sports betting site, for example, you will have the choice of making a 2/5 system bet, whereas another site will not allow you to go below 3 bets won out of 5. This is why it is so important to read our articles to master the types of bets open to wagering.
