{"id":14901,"date":"2022-05-24T13:53:13","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T05:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i8my.org\/en-blog\/?p=14901"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:17:25","slug":"finding-value-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/game-introduction\/sportsbook-games\/finding-value-bets","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Finding Value in Your Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-af6d0f84113eb35b71137a0cdf05412d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-14901'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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.avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l3jo1p8q-12b5706a8557307133e07f2285783718 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3jo1p8q-12b5706a8557307133e07f2285783718 '  ><div class='av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide avia_textblock' ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\">The Art of Finding Value in Your Bets<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2qs6fsl-654990e654d24e7e410b81a91e45f90b\">\n.flex_column.av-2qs6fsl-654990e654d24e7e410b81a91e45f90b{\nwidth:33%;\nborder-width:1px;\nborder-color:#e1e1e1;\nborder-style:solid;\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2qs6fsl-654990e654d24e7e410b81a91e45f90b av_one_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third  col-33p first flex_column_div  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Bets<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container ' ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14902\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets.jpg\" alt=\"The Art of Finding Value in Your Bets\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Value In Sports Betting\">Value In Sports Betting\u2014What Does It Mean?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What_should_you_bet_on_Heads_tails\">What should you bet on? Heads or tails?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Calculating_Implied_Probability\">Calculating Implied Probability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Sustained_Profitability\">Sustained Profitability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Identifying_Value_Sports_Betting_Markets\">Identifying Value in Sports Betting Markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What_To_Do_When_There_Is_No_Value\">What To Do When There Is No Value?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tips_for_Finding_Better_Value\">Tips for Finding Better Value<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-27ikg1h-0eab4122a1d07f9069e89f2a52cb1566\">\n.flex_column.av-27ikg1h-0eab4122a1d07f9069e89f2a52cb1566{\nwidth:66.5%;\nmargin-left:0.5%;\npadding:0 20px 0 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-27ikg1h-0eab4122a1d07f9069e89f2a52cb1566 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3jotbco-4b2d21c5daccf1a02d251d161ec41050\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l3jotbco-4b2d21c5daccf1a02d251d161ec41050 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l3jotbco-4b2d21c5daccf1a02d251d161ec41050 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l3jotbco-4b2d21c5daccf1a02d251d161ec41050 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-14904 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14904 avia_image \" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"The Art of Finding Value in Your Bets-1\" height=\"442\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets-1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets-1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets-1-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Art-of-Finding-Value-in-Your-Bets-1-705x405.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3jo7wui-81f40b6a748fd4ed31ef81f54605b177 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Many players have been <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/how-to-analyze-football-matches-before-betting\">learn responsible betting tips here<\/a> online for years to pass time or even make a quick dollar. But what many players seem to gloss over, is often the act of betting for value.<\/p>\n<p>It is the most realistic, if not the only way, to earn a profit on a regular and consistent basis. Because if you do not bet for value, your chances for long-term success are practically close to zero, and most <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/sports-betting-bankroll-management-101\">our complete sports betting guide<\/a> players do not realise this.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than betting for value, many players tend to bet on the outcome they think is most likely to happen. In the short-term, it may seem like a logical approach, but it is inherently flawed as players might see plenty of wins by betting on the most likely outcome all the time, they might not be making a profit.<\/p>\n<p>The key to successful betting is not about picking as many winners as. It is about finding bets where the <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/understanding-roulette-odds-and-payouts-complete-malaysian-player-guide\">learn to read odds like a pro<\/a> are in your favour so that you can get your money down once you have a positive expectation. And to do this, you will have to understand the concept of value.<\/p>\n<p>We cover what &#8216;finding value in your bets&#8217; is in the latter sections. We will also guide you on identifying value within the <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/game-introduction\/sportsbook-game\">sports betting markets<\/a>, along with some tips for finding a better value. Read on to learn about the nuances of finding value in your bets and improve your chances of making money from sports betting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1jduv9x-6dac5c243753b4bb61978f20078c2585\">\n.flex_column.av-1jduv9x-6dac5c243753b4bb61978f20078c2585{\npadding:0 20px 0 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1jduv9x-6dac5c243753b4bb61978f20078c2585 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3jo93ok-b13fa3fa51fd28e1597ef7b8e89d78e8 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2><a id=\"Value_In_Sports_Betting\"><\/a>Value In Sports Betting\u2014What Does It Mean?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14908\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-In-Sports-Betting.jpg\" alt=\"Value In Sports Betting\" width=\"500\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-In-Sports-Betting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-In-Sports-Betting-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-In-Sports-Betting-1030x538.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-In-Sports-Betting-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-In-Sports-Betting-705x368.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In terms of each bet in <strong>sports betting<\/strong>, value can either be positive or negative. A positive value exists when the probability of the bet winning is higher than the probability reflected in the odds. In another sense, a bet has a positive value when it is more likely to win than what the odds suggest.<\/p>\n<p>A negative value exists when the probability of the bet winning is less likely to win than the odds suggest\u2014and the profits lie only where there is a positive value. The probability reflected by the odds that you see is also known as implied probability.<\/p>\n<p>And to begin with, we will use the coin toss as a simple example of illustrating the concept of value. Since we know that there can only be two possible outcomes from a coin toss; heads or tails, this means that there is a 50% chance of heads and a 50% chance of tails. Each outcome is equally likely, but imagine if someone offers you the opportunity to bet on the outcome of a coin toss at the following odds:<\/p>\n<p>At these odds, an RM10 bet on heads would return RM30 if successful. An RM10 bet on tails would return RM15 if successful.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"What_should_you_bet_on_Heads_tails\"><\/a>What should you bet on? Heads or tails?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14909\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-should-you-bet-on-Heads-or-tails.jpg\" alt=\"What should you bet on - Heads or tails\" width=\"500\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-should-you-bet-on-Heads-or-tails.jpg 547w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-should-you-bet-on-Heads-or-tails-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you chose head\u2014which is the obvious choice\u2014and you have got a 50% chance of winning either way, with the exception that the potential <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/the-payout-promise-casinos-that-have-never-delayed-withdrawals\">our guide to understanding payouts<\/a> is significantly higher for heads. From how it sounds, an RM30 win sounds more tempting and is the more profitable option.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, a bet on heads offers positive value. And we know this because the chances of it winning are greater than the implied probability of the odds.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"Calculating_Implied_Probability\"><\/a>Calculating Implied Probability<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14910\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calculating-Implied-Probability.jpg\" alt=\"Calculating Implied Probability\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calculating-Implied-Probability.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Calculating-Implied-Probability-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before you head off and start betting on your favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/sport-betting.html\">sports betting website<\/a>, you will need to do some simple maths to calculate the actual percentage of the implied probability that you are given.<\/p>\n<p>The process of calculating implied probability is very simple, especially when you are working with odds in the decimal format using the formula below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/Odds<br \/>\nBy using this formula, you will always get a value between 0 to 1 as this is how probability is expressed. But working with probability as a percentage will make the information easier to understand, which is why we will switch to this formula instead.<\/li>\n<li>(1 \/ Odds) x 100<br \/>\nNow that you have a way of understanding implied probability as a percentage, we will now apply these odds for heads in the example above.<\/li>\n<li>(1 \/ 3.00) x 100 = 33.33%<br \/>\nWhat happens now is that the implied probability stands at 33.33%, when we have already established that the actual probability of a bet on heads winning is 50%. Given that 50% is greater than 33.33%, we can ascertain that a bet on heads at odds of 3.00 offers a positive value.<br \/>\nApplying the same formula to tails will give us this:<\/li>\n<li>(1 \/ 1.5) x 100 = 66.67%<br \/>\nAnd since the probability of a bet on tails winning is also 50%, which is less than the implied probability of the given odds, meaning that a bet on tails at odds of 1.5 will give us a negative value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you have the tools at your disposal to determine whether a set of odds has a positive or negative value, we will move on to our next point.<br \/>\nProfitability.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"Sustained_Profitability\"><\/a>Sustained Profitability<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14911\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustained-Profitability.jpg\" alt=\"Sustained Profitability\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustained-Profitability.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustained-Profitability-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By understanding the concept of value, only then will you be able to identify bets that bring you positive value because those are the bets that will ultimately make you money.<\/p>\n<p>While each bet is not always guaranteed to win, the upside is that the odds are in your favour, giving you a better chance of winning. The result is if you keep making bets with odds that are in your favour, you will eventually achieve an overall profit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWagers with positive value should be profitable in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Drawing on the coin toss example further, imagine you placed a bet on your head 100 times, with the expectation of winning at least 50 of them. At odds of 3.00, 50 wins would return a total of RM1,500, and your losses will cost you RM 500 for a net profit of RM1,000.<br \/>\nAgain, while there are no guarantees that you will win all 50 bets and since you cannot predict the future, the best that you must go on with is the basis of probability.<\/p>\n<p>But applying the same concept in the context of sports betting is when things start to get tricky.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"Identifying_Value_Sports_Betting_Markets\"><\/a>Identifying Value in Sports Betting Markets<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14913\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Identifying-Value-in-Sports-Betting-Markets.jpg\" alt=\"Identifying Value in Sports Betting Markets\" width=\"500\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Identifying-Value-in-Sports-Betting-Markets.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Identifying-Value-in-Sports-Betting-Markets-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are two steps involved when it comes to identifying value in sports betting market:<\/p>\n<p>Assessing the probabilities of the possible outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Comparing those probabilities to the implied probabilities of the given odds.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is always the hardest to take, like in many situations. Assessing the probabilities of <strong>sports events<\/strong> can be a tall order as they are highly unpredictable, and it is virtually impossible to assign precise probabilities to every outcome because there are too many variables to consider.<\/p>\n<p>The only way around this is to read the signs, trust your judgement and gut instincts. Since the art of value betting is not an exact science, the outcome of each bet you make depends largely on your interpretation of the information that is available to you.<br \/>\nAlso remember to carry out some research and due diligence to further improve your chances of earning a profit, as relying solely on your existing <strong>sports knowledge<\/strong> when assessing the probabilities of potential outcomes could limit the accuracy of your assessments.<\/p>\n<p>Let us look at the table below as an example to identify value in practice:<\/p>\n<table class=\"tg\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tg-1wig\" colspan=\"2\">Orlando Magic Vs Chicago Bulls (<a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/game-introduction\/live-casino-games\/the-difference-on-baccarat-games\">explore more games at iBET<\/a> Winner)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">Magic<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">Bulls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">2.10<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">1.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In an upcoming basketball match between the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, we want to bet on the winner of the game. To do this, we will have to study both teams and assess their chances of winning.<\/p>\n<p>And after checking their standings on websites like ESPN, the Bulls are currently ranked 9th on East with a 19-21 record, while Orlando is ranked 10th on West with a 16-24 record; each team seems evenly matched with the Bulls having only a slight advantage.<\/p>\n<p>After doing the maths and some extensive research, we can give the Bulls a 55% of winning and Magic a 45% chance of winning. Then we compare that to the information we get from other basketball websites.<\/p>\n<p>Using the formula we showed earlier, the implied probability for the Bulls winning is 57.8% while we assigned them a 55% outright probability that they will win. Given the minute difference, there is no positive value in backing the Bulls\u2014what we need is for the actual probability to be much higher than the implied probability.<\/p>\n<p>For Magic, the implied probability of them winning is 47.62%. Like before, there is no positive value here because we gave them a 45% outright probability of winning, which is lower than the implied probability.<\/p>\n<p>Neither team is offering positive value, which is common because the value is extremely difficult to find because bookmakers are also here to look for a profit. Bookmakers are highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their craft, with little incentive to give away as little positive value as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"What_To_Do_When_There_Is_No_Value\"><\/a>What To Do When There Is No Value?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14912\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-To-Do-When-There-Is-No-Value.jpeg\" alt=\"What To Do When There Is No Value\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-To-Do-When-There-Is-No-Value.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-To-Do-When-There-Is-No-Value-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSave your money and bet somewhere else with better odds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is a crucial pointer to remember. There is no point in betting if you are unable to find positive value in any betting market. Given the premise of value, betting is to only place bets when the odds are in your favour, thereby nullifying the benefits of value betting if you choose to bet even where there is no positive value, wasting your effort and money.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s another example of trying to identify the value as a good measure:<br \/>\nNow we go to the world of tennis. In an upcoming match between Milos Raonic and Gael Monfils. These two players are evenly matched in skill, but Monfils has been experiencing poor form lately while Raonic has been in excellent form in his past few matches. Therefore, we can assign Raonic with a 60% chance of winning while we assign Monfils with a 40% chance of winning.<\/p>\n<table class=\"tg\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tg-1wig\" colspan=\"2\">Milos Raonic Vs Gael Monfils<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">Raonic<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">Monfils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">1.45<\/td>\n<td class=\"tg-baqh\">2.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Here, the bookmakers can agree that Raonic is the better of the two players. Now he is the favourite, and his odds have an implied probability of 68.97%, which is higher than the 60% chance of winning that we gave to him and therefore, there is no positive value.<\/p>\n<p>With odds of 2.70, the implied probability of Monfils winning is 37.04%. Since we gave him a 40% of winning, there is positive value here and even though we think he is more likely to lose than win, the correct thing to do here is to still back him.<\/p>\n<p>While this may seem counterproductive, it highlights the point we are trying to get across. Betting for value means we are betting against what we think is likely going to happen. It might feel unnatural to do at first, but it is important to remember that the art of value betting lies in getting your money down when the odds are in your favour\u2014backing the favourite in certain matches or backing the underdog in other matches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l3jouwmw-d90f23cff3911eb05f447e8d24debe2d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l3jouwmw-d90f23cff3911eb05f447e8d24debe2d{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l3jouwmw-d90f23cff3911eb05f447e8d24debe2d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l3jooom7-897d32b34d9c18d937d71006bbe96df7 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2><a id=\"Tips_for_Finding_Better_Value\"><\/a>Tips for Finding Better Value<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14914\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-red-letters-and-hands.jpg\" alt=\"Value red letters and hands\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-red-letters-and-hands.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-red-letters-and-hands-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-red-letters-and-hands-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Value-red-letters-and-hands-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While no tried-and-true formula can easily identify value in any of the sports betting markets, we can provide you with some useful pointers to use in identifying positive value more easily.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bet On What You Know<br \/>\nYou will have a much better chance of finding value when you bet on sports that you understand extensively. Making accurate judgements on probability becomes a whole lot easier when you are already following the developments in your favourite sport. You will also be more well-informed on the variables that can affect the outcome of the match.<\/li>\n<li>Consider Multiple Factors<br \/>\nWhen you are aware of the variables that may affect the outcomes of the events, be sure to consider them all, as some variables may carry more weight than others. The best way to make informed judgments is to consider anything that might have an impact on the outcome.<br \/>\nMake these judgments before you look at the relevant odds as looking at the odds first could impair your objectivity in assessing probabilities and the given odds, thus muddling with your decision-making process.<\/li>\n<li>Assess Probability Before Looking at The Odds and Always Consider Heavy Favourites<br \/>\nOur final tip is as such to dispel the notion that heavy favourites cannot offer positive value because their odds are very low. If a favourite is highly favoured to win, then even low odds can bring positive value. Remember, it is not the actual odds that matter but it is how they compare to the relevant probability that matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The art of value betting involves some calculation and logical thinking. It also requires players to stray away from their natural tendencies to make a highly informed bet. It is a practice that can be mastered with some practice, and while it is not an exact science, it is still better than making uninformed bets that can reduce your opportunities to make a profit. 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