For beginners
Express bets are popular because there is a chance to hit the jackpot with a small amount. The prospect attracts many players despite the increased risks. In case of one mistake, all bets are lost.
Professionals practically do not use express bets, but this does not mean that they have no place in the strategy of a successful bettor. It is clear that this type of bet has disadvantages, but you can also find advantages.
Let's dive deeper into this topic and look at the pros and cons of multi bets.
Content
- Advantages
- disadvantages
- The main argument against express bets
- Outcome
Advantages
The first and obvious plus is large coefficients. Moreover, the point is not just a higher value, but also the ability to play it. For example, making a single with a quote of 5.5 is more difficult than taking a tee with the same indicator (1.71 * 1.71 * 1.71).
Accordingly, high quotes allow you to claim a larger potential win. Who is not attracted by the opportunity to earn a large sum by risking a few hundred?
See also: how to make a multi bet with the maximum odds?
A double or tee is a good way to get the ratio you want. For example, for some strategies, you need to bet with a quote of 3. It is problematic to select one outcome, especially on a regular basis, in contrast to three markets at 1.44 each.
In addition, some techniques are tailored for the game of express trains, for example, the counter-move strategy. First of all, the express is assembled (it is necessary that the matches start at different times), and then a single is made for each event, but with the opposite outcome (if the total in the express is more than 2.5, then the single bet should be for the total less than 2.5).
In addition, express bets can bring additional profit due to the bookmaker's promotions:
- Bonuses (+ 10% to the winning coupon);
- Additional coefficient (for example, the odds are 1.15 if the bettor has combined 5 options);
- Increased quotes for all events of the express (as a rule, such an offer is called “Express of the day”);
- Insurance (in case of losing a multi bet that meets certain requirements, the bookmaker will return the bet amount in the form of a bonus / free bet if one of the outcomes does not play).
Read Also: Proven Multi betting Strategy
disadvantages
Let's start listing the cons with less obvious ones.
Betters with large betting volumes may be faced with low limits. For example, you won't be able to bet more than a few thousand on a certain express train. True, there is a simple and effective solution – to play the same multi bet at several bookmakers.
The next drawback is loss due to one mistake. Let's say you analyzed 5 events, selected the most likely options and combined them. As a result, only 4 outcomes were played – a good indicator of passability for single bets.
Only 1 market may not enter for various reasons: an error in the analysis, an error in the match (wrong decision of the referee, ridiculous goal, chance and other factors that cannot be predicted).
The third point is psychological. Multipliers lose more often, especially when there are more than 5 selections in the coupon. In this regard, constant stress is possible, especially if the “locomotives” do not reach due to one event. Moral stability is indispensable.
The main disadvantages of express bets are increased risks and margins. We will consider this item in more detail later.
The main argument against express bets
Bookmakers earn on margin. If the event has 2 equally probable options, then the quote for each should be 2. However, the offices impose a commission, so the odds take the form, for example, 1.95-1.95. Although, the chances of outcomes remained the same.
By combining two markets with 50% chances, the margin is multiplied, not just the quotes. Instead of a 50% probability, there will be 25%.
Let's use examples to compare single and express bets.
Conditions:
- 100 bets of 100 rubles each;
- Single bet ratio – 1.95;
- The express rates are quoted at 3.8 (1.95 * 1.95).
When playing on single cars (50% permeability, according to the probability), 9,750 rubles will remain out of 10,000.
With express bets (expected winnings of 25%), 9,500 rubles will remain out of 10,000.
The longer the distance, the greater the difference. And the more selections in the coupon, the larger the losses.
It is important to learn how to assess the real probability of the express. The chances of 10 events passing at the same time are much lower than the odds reflect. Every unsuccessful “locomotive” is taken for granted. If several outcomes do not reach, then there is a feeling of a lost victory, and therefore, there is a desire to continue collecting long express trains.
Outcome
All other things being equal, single bets are always better than express bets, but this does not mean that you need to bet only them. Do not rush to extremes, but find a middle ground.
The main goal of sports betting is to make money, moreover, it is stable and regular. Strive for “a little, but constantly”, not “a lot at once.”
It is a bad idea to use express trains all the time, especially the big ones. The main thing is to analyze matches and collect doubles-tees if the price is low for the expected outcome.
You cannot be against or for the express bets, because such bets are neither good nor bad. It all depends on how you use them. This is a tool that needs to be properly disposed of.
