MMA betting is an increasingly popular form of wagering on upcoming fights, though newcomers to the sport may find it somewhat daunting at first. Once you understand the basics, however, placing bets both pre-event and live in the octagon becomes simple. Method of victory bets and round props provide more nuanced options than standard moneyline bets that require deeper understanding of fighter skills and weaknesses – this means studying records as well as recent opponents against whom a fighter won or lost against in order to help make better decisions and ultimately make better informed decisions!
Moneyline MMA bets are the foundational form of betting on mixed martial arts (MMA). Moneyline bets feature two fighters as favorites and underdogs, with odds reflecting each fighter’s likelihood of victory; favorite bets are indicated with a negative sign, while underdogs by an upside sign. A parlay bet, an accumulation wager in which multiple bets are linked together into one bet to maximize payouts, can also be placed.
Over/Under Rounds Betting is another popular MMA bet, which involves predicting how many total rounds a fight will last. A sportsbook will set a total number of rounds and you can place a bet either for longer (over) or shorter (under).
On rare occasions, mixed martial arts (MMA) fights will end in a draw, creating opportunities for bettors who placed wagers on both sides. Unfortunately, such an outcome is rarer and most MMA bettors opt for victory bets instead.
Mma fights can be fast-paced affairs, which means the odds for any particular bet can shift quickly. Therefore, it’s vital that you remain up-to-date on their status every day so as to get the best price and maximize profits from bets placed. As the fight nears, its essential to monitor when and how often sportsbooks release odds updates so you can anticipate when they will be updated. As more bettors join in the wagers for one fighter, odds tend to increase significantly and so early underdog bets should be made as this reduces your risk. Bettors looking to back underdogs at high odds should do so during the early rounds of a fight, when their odds are highest. This allows the underdogs to focus on building on their strengths and may surprise audiences by landing an unexpected submission or devasting blow that surprises their opponents and exploiting any weaknesses in their opponent’s fighting style.