Types of MMA Betting
Mma betting has grown into a popular sport for sports gamblers. It’s easy to understand and similar to betting on boxing, but adds a few extra variables that can give you an edge in your wagers. In addition to standard wagers predicting the winner, many sportsbooks offer other types of MMA betting including a variety of prop bets. These bets can include everything from how the fight will end to how long it will last.
The most common MMA bet is the money line, where you predict which fighter will win the match. Oddsmakers adjust these odds based on how much bets they receive on each fighter, and pay out winners accordingly. To increase your payout, consider placing a bet on a underdog.
Another popular MMA bet is the Over/Under for round totals. This allows you to place a bet on how many rounds the fight will last and how many total points will be scored by both fighters combined. The Over/Under bets are generally easier to win than other bets, but you need to pick the exact round that the stoppage will occur in order to make a winning wager.
Method of victory bets are a special type of bet that predicts how the winner will win a particular match. There are three ways a fight can be won in MMA: knockout, submission, and judges’ decision. If you bet on the winner’s method and are correct, you win a payout equal to your original bet amount.
To make this bet type more profitable, consider the stances of both fighters and how they might match up. For example, orthodox fighters might be at a disadvantage when facing a southpaw, as they’re not used to fighting from that position. Additionally, bettors should consider how many rounds the fight will last and if there is a possibility of a draw.
Mma betting lines can change from the time they open to the night of the fight, depending on how much bettors are placing on each fighter. Often, this is a result of a fighter’s news or recent performance. As a result, bettors should keep their funded accounts at multiple sportsbooks to ensure they are getting the best prices.
In August, MMA coach James Krause made headlines by boasting that he makes more money betting on MMA than he does coaching. Since then, he’s been banned from the UFC, stripped of his coaching credentials, suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and barred from training UFC fighters. Two Canadian provinces have also halted betting on UFC events in the wake of the scandal. Krause’s MMA gym, Glory MMA & Fitness, is also for sale in the aftermath of his fall from grace.