Cricket is one of the most entertaining sports for Indians to watch and bet on, but can bettors make real money on it? The answer is yes. We are going to explain key elements to know for every bettor who wants to take cricket wagering seriously.
Watching a cricket game that you have bets on can be extremely interesting until the game ends, and you find yourself with a losing ticket in your hand. To prevent this, before all game euphoria starts, you need to do your research and put yourself in the best possible position to make a winning wager.
1. Form
For beginner bettors, wagering can get very emotional, especially if you are placing bets on your favourite team. This is why it is important to place bets based on rational thinking and research.
The form of the team is one of the most important things when it comes to choosing which team to bet on. Taking a look at previous games of a team can give you a pretty clear picture of how things might develop in their next game.
More often than not an underdog team in good form is a better candidate to bet on than a favourite team in bad form. Cricket, like most games, is a game of streaks and momentum and you should pay close attention to it.
2. History
On the first look, it may seem strange to look at previous encounters of certain teams to determine future outcomes, but this is a great way to gather more information on teams and their matchups.
It’s not necessary to go far back in matchup history, the last few years should be enough for you to determine if there are any patterns that can help you extract value from the odds you are getting on a certain match.
No matter how good a team is, there are always some teams that will give them trouble. This fact is hard to explain statistically, but that is just how it is in cricket.
3. Roster
Cricket season is long, and teams don’t always have their best lineups available. Before every game, the lineup can change due to matchups, strategy, injuries or suspensions.
Even if a team has had a great season, player absences can dramatically impact the outcome of the match and even other markets like handicaps and totals. This is why it is very important to check what players are available before the match starts.
A good strategy is to place bets as soon as information about the lineups gets out on betting sites that are late to adjust the odds accordingly.
4. Location
Location of the games is another important fact that impacts and determines match outcomes in cricket. This fact applies to all sports, and bookmakers based their odds largely on this fact.
In most cases, the team will get more favourable odds when they are playing at home as most cricket teams play better in these conditions. However, there are teams that play better in away games and there are teams that play poorly in home games.
These are the games you should look for. There is a lot of value in odds when a good away team plays against a poor home team and you need to take advantage of this.
5. Motivation
Team and player motivation can vary greatly depending on the part of the season and the team’s ambitions as well as their opponent. In different stages of the season, cricket teams will have different goals and the quality of their performance will be affected.
For example, teams that are fighting for a top spot will have greater motivation than teams that are in the middle of the table. Big derby games are also a great motivation for players to put the best possible performance against their biggest rivals.
To be successful at cricket betting you need to learn how to find games in which one of the teams does not have ambitions while the other is highly motivated. These scenarios usually happen at the end of the cricket season when most teams know in which place they will finish.
6. Game format
The majority of you know there are multiple cricket formats. Punters usually bet on the three major ones, and although they all share the same principles, you should probably specialise just for one. This will allow you to make the right choices when making a bet.
7. The toss
The toss is an important part of the game of cricket and can have a huge impact on the outcome. It helps gamblers understand player performance based on if they want to bowl or bat first.
8. In-play value
In-play is a great way to catch high odds for markets that had low odds before the game started.
9. Online betting blogs
Online betting blogs can be a great way to find good information and pieces of advice. They give a whole new perspective on cricket betting. But remember not all betting blogs provide good and truthful information, so be careful.
10. Team strengths and weaknesses
To understand a cricket team you are betting on means to know everything about the teams’ strengths and weaknesses. This information will help you build a natural ability on how a team will perform in certain conditions and matchups.
Conclusion
Cricket is a great form of entertainment but can also be a good source of extra income if you take betting seriously and do your research. To find the best IPL team to bet on every matchday you need to follow the above guidelines and adjust your bets accordingly.
Remember to only bet with the money you can afford to lose, and try not to get emotionally invested. Good luck!