Mma betting is a fast-growing sport and offers a lot of opportunity for sportsbook owners. Moneyline bets on who will win a fight, over/under bets on the number of rounds a fight will last and parlays are among the most popular MMA wagers. However, just like sports betting in general, MMA wagers can lead to financial worry if not managed correctly. Here are some tips for avoiding this: Set a budget in advance, don’t chase losses and recognise when to step back.
Props are a great way to add excitement to your MMA wagering experience and offer the chance for big payouts. But they require more research than moneyline bets. Whether you’re looking at takedown totals, knockout numbers or average rounds fought, learning about the fighters and their fighting styles is key to finding the most lucrative lines.
Odds makers at MMA sportsbooks make a variety of calculations and formulas to determine the odds you see on the website. They look at previous performance, injuries, weather forecasts, and even a fighter’s strengths and weaknesses to come up with a line. Especially for future bets, which are placed well ahead of the fight, odds makers will factor in a variety of variables to determine how long they think the fight will last.
Method of victory bets are another type of MMA wager that rewards risky bettors with high payouts. You can bet on which fighter will win by KO/TKO, Decision or Submission in most MMA bouts. In the event of a Draw, a KO/TKO or submission bet will win by default. A decision bet will need the judges to score the fight exactly right for you to win.
Moneyline bets are the most common MMA wager, and can be placed on either side of a fight. Moneyline bets are the easiest to place, as you simply pick one fighter to win over the other. Choosing the winner of a fight can be more difficult than it seems, though. Often, the majority of the public will bet on a favorite or a popular fighter, and this can skew the betting line. This is why it’s important to learn about the fighters and their matchups, and look for a stylistic advantage, such as a striker versus a grappler.