MMA betting has quickly become one of the most popular forms of wagering on fights. Though its popularity has skyrocketed over recent years, many factors must still be taken into consideration when placing bets – these include fighter styles and how often they fight each other as well as past performances against similar opponents.
Moneyline bets on fighters to win their fight are the cornerstone of mixed martial arts betting, and can be placed pre-event as well as during an actual bout. Odds for each fighter are listed on an odds board, showing favorites with minus symbols in front of their odds as favored and underdogs with plus signs in front. Moneyline bets may also feature draw options that occasionally pay out. Although draw bets don’t pay out often, when they do they often provide great returns when payouts do occur.
One popular MMA bet involves placing an over/under bet on how many rounds a fight will last, which can be placed both pre-event as well as during it – similar to an NFL or NBA over/under bet.
Over/under betting on the number of rounds a fight will last can be lucrative, particularly if you can correctly predict which round a certain fighter will win. Many MMA sportsbooks allow bets placed on individual rounds that may result in significant payouts depending on how accurate your prediction was.
Method of victory bets are another popular form of MMA betting. With these bets, you can predict how a specific fighter will win their fight – via submission, knockout or decision – usually with slightly higher odds than moneyline bets due to being more challenging to predict.
Be careful with MMA full card bets, and only invest your money on fights you have researched thoroughly. Also remember that many MMA fighters change weight classes frequently – be wary when betting on fighters coming off of knockout losses as this could reduce their edge inside the octagon.
Make sure to visit the MMA section of your preferred sportsbook every day in order to stay updated with the most up-to-date fight odds, and gain an idea of their rate of change and when best to place bets. Over time, doing this will enable you to get used to their cadence and predict when odds for future fights will be posted; by doing this, your bets will always reflect the most up-to-date odds, leading you to maximize profits and return.