How to place bets on esports correctly?
How to Bet on Esports Correctly
The outcome of a Dota match is determined by a multitude of factors: the chosen heroes, their leveling, skills, level of team play. Over the course of several years during which major tournaments in this discipline take place, not a single team has emerged as consistently stable. For comparison — in CS: GO, there are several top teams that almost never lose. Analyze the maps. Each map can be convenient for a certain race and team. Such knowledge increases your chances of success in prediction. First and foremost, it is important to understand: competitions in esports are divided into several categories. Players’ attitude towards matches directly depends on the prize pool at stake. Top-level teams only give their best at championships with maximum prizes, while they may view others as opportunities for practice, testing new strategies under «combat conditions,» training newcomers, etc. Therefore, the first thing to consider when placing a bet on a match is how important it is for the team. If you are betting on favorites, look for championships with big prizes and excellent motivation. In this case, the risk of match-fixing decreases, and your bets start to bring in income. If you prefer lesser-known competitions with smaller rewards, bet on underdogs. They can surprise at any level, play more cohesively and responsibly, and easily outperform even the favorite. Do not take bookmaker odds and predictions too seriously. Esports is a relatively new direction in the world of betting, and bookmakers’ analysts have not had the time to fully evaluate all the possibilities and pitfalls. There are also very few bookmakers who have specialists solely dedicated to esports.
It is worth noting that even prestigious tournaments, especially in the beginning, have insignificant matches in which teams are not afraid to experiment. Avoid making large bets on esports competitions. There are too many instabilities, experiments, pitfalls, and no consistency. Even with solid knowledge of computer games and esports, continuous statistical analysis, etc., one cannot guarantee a prediction with one hundred percent certainty. Large sums of money placed on one team will inevitably raise suspicions of match-fixing. Therefore, do not be too zealous and go all-in, even if you are confident in a certain team’s victory. There are several gaming races in this strategy. Each of them has its own features and advantages. When planning bets, it is necessary to consider all the differences between them and assess the teams’ chances, including based on their race.
Technically, the strategy of betting on esports is almost indistinguishable from the method of betting on other sports competitions or events. You need to fill out a registration form on the bookmaker’s website, transfer a certain amount to your account, select the desired tournament and match, and place a bet. The websites of most bookmakers are very simple and intuitive, even beginners can understand them. However, there are some specific features related directly to esports disciplines. Let’s try to understand them. Esports is perfect for novice players who prefer to experiment with small bets. For them, some unpredictability will serve as an additional stimulating factor. Additionally, consider the tournament format. Within one match, there can be anywhere from 1 to 7 rounds. The more matches, the less the role of chance plays.