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The Rise of Prop Bets
Tue 12 Dec, by Nandeesh Pandey

Prop Bets' Growing Popularity In Modern Betting

Prop bets in soccer and other sports are just one of the ways that sports betting is advancing all around the world. Props are betting lingo for proposition bets, simply some special (and sometimes quirky) predictions that can be made about a game aside from the usual 1X2 or totals. “How many passing yards will Player X have?” is an example of a prop bet in the NFL. Soccer examples include the Team to Score First, Total Yellow Cards, Total Corners in the First Half, Highest-scoring Half, etc.

Why Bet On Props?

Many punters are still stuck in the dark ages of betting, where all one could do was attempt to predict a match winner. The following are reasons why one should consider expanding their betting portfolio to include unique prop bets:

  • For one, prop bets offer more options than traditional betting. More options mean more chances for punters to exploit and, therefore, better opportunities to find value in betting.

  • With proposition betting, a punter can look at games in other ways aside from who wins a sporting contest. This injects more excitement and adventure into a hobby that might otherwise be a very mundane affair for most punters.

  • Prop bets are generally easier to predict and win than moneyline bets. In most matches, especially in modern soccer, where upsets have become common, it’s easier to predict other aspects of the game aside from Outright Winner.

  • Most prop bets are settled much earlier than the traditional outright winner bet. Trying to predict who wins a contest means sweating it out until the final whistle to see if you’re successful. However, props such as player-based bets (e.g., if a player scores or not) allow the punter to know their fate within as little as half an hour.


Tips & Strategies For Sports Prop Bets

The first major tip to give to any punter hoping to profit from prop bets is to do thorough research. All sports betting requires diligent analysis of relevant statistics, so proposition betting should not be any different. Look at the participant teams, their recent histories, and performances, and use that to inform your choice of prop betting markets.

The second is for the punter to ensure they understand the meaning of the bets themselves. Today’s bookmakers offer a myriad of options in betting, and it can quickly get mind-boggling, especially for novices. For instance, does this prop bet consider extra time and penalties or just regular plus added time? Whenever in doubt, a quick chat with a live support agent should help clarify things.

Lastly, a good punter must be patient and consistent when dealing with prop bets. Most of the time, these bets don’t offer prices as big or profitable as the more regular wagers like 1X2 or Totals. Some punters, therefore, find themselves over-indulging in prop bets in the hopes of quickly racking up wins and emerging with a quick profit. As with any type of sports betting, each wager should be well-researched and made with clarity of mind. Let the small profits from prop bets trickle in and grow into something respectable rather than wasting your bankroll on difficult predictions.



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