Betting Beyond The Odds: A Deep Dive Into Prop Bets And Specials
Prop bets are not your regular type of bets. Known in full as proposition bets, these are wagers on occurrences in a game that are not directly related to who wins a contest. They are also usually separate from other popular betting markets or predictions that can be made in sports. Props can be regarded as think-outside-the-box bets. They are “weird bets”! These wagers are relatively new additions to the sports gambling scene, and many more keep on cropping up betting platforms as bookmakers continue to show an innovative edge in creating offers. Props and specials inject a palpable air of excitement into sports betting, but that’s not all they bring. They’re also fantastic opportunities for punters to come away with huge profits and spruce up their betting careers.
Why Bet On Props And Specials?
There are many other types of betting opportunities and markets, including the classic 1X2 bet, so many punters may need help as to why they need to look at these special bets. Here’s a couple of reasons:
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Props can be easier to win than other bets. Modern sport is getting increasingly competitive by the day, and sometimes, it’s impossible to predict who wins a game. Props allow the punter to predict things other than the main betting markets.
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Prop bets are unique and exciting. Props and specials give punters the platform to think about other peculiarities in a match, adding a refreshing edge to the hobby.
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Prop bets are highly profitable. Punters with good knowledge of sports have the chance to nail some otherwise challenging predictions in prop betting, which creates excellent opportunities to beat the bookie and sneak off with a bulging wallet.
Where Can I Bet On Props?
Only some bookmakers offer prop bets and specials, which unfortunately means a punter might have to shop around for these opportunities. However, a good number of modern sportsbooks offer props and specials. The only variation is that different bookmakers offer different amounts of these opportunities, with some offering just a few and others featuring a rich proposition betting section on their sites. Generally speaking, the established bookmakers can offer more attractive props opportunities, so they are a great place to start looking. At the same time, bookmakers tend to major in specific sports, so it’s common to find a bookie offering more props for certain sports (like American football) or certain leagues (e.g., the NFL). Additionally, it’s worth noting that certain sports events offer more props and specials than others. The biggest games of the season, for example, between the leagues' top teams, are always likely to afford more props betting opportunities than “lesser” games.
Examples Of Props And Specials
Every single sport that can be found on betting platforms today offers prop bets in one form or the other. We have here a few examples of the most popular prop bets for various categories of sports:
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Soccer: Player to Score, First Player to Score, No. of Yellow/Red Cards, Coin Toss, No. of Corners, Penalty or No Penalty.
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American Football: Coin Toss, National Anthem Length (!), Passing Yards, Rushing Yards, Receiving Yards, Passing Touchdowns and Receptions.
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Basketball: Coin Toss, Player Points Total, Player Assists Total, Three-pointers, and Steals.
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Rugby: Coin Toss, Team To Score First, Team with Most Converted Tries, Odd/Even, and First / Last Scoring Play.
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Tennis: Aces Total, First Set Winner, Tiebreaker (in a specific set), Set Winner, Will a Certain Celebrity Attend Match?, and Number of Sets.
