Many players see badminton as nothing more than tennis with birdies. Pick the name you know, bet a couple of Rands, and forget about it. But sometimes, a weird run of points turns a set around, making that “safe” ticket look not so safe.
Winner bet
Winner is the clean ticket: back one side to take the match. If you head on over to YesPlay, you’re going to immediately see matches where a stronger pair is facing against a weaker pair.
Stakes can be a bit tricky, and here’s where people usually mess up. If you’re planning to bet R42 at 1.74, it’s wise to keep in mind that this won’t buy you much room for error. If the price is too short, don’t bet big, accept the return for what it is, and wait for the right moment.
Total points
Totals are usually placed on matches where you like neither of the teams that are playing, but you’re able to guess how long the match is going to last. A line like 75.5 points simply asks: is it going to be a match that consists of a lot of tight sets, or is it going to be quick?
Next to the name of each Winner on the YesPlay board, you’ll see their odds. If you’re interested in checking out the full pre-match list then you can visit the website https://yesplay.bet/sports/prematch/badminton. If you think that one of the players is going to destroy their opponent quickly, then it might be a good idea to bet on the Under price.
My call
Totals are better if you don’t have that much betting experience. Picking a winner is OK if you really know what’s going on, but don’t push it too hard.
Point handicap tries to balance things out. It gives the weaker team a head start, or asks the stronger team to cover a gap.
One cool thing about YesPlay is their clear set of rules. Should anything go wrong, you’ll get your money back as long as the market is void, so it’s good to know that at least your money is safe.
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