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How to Bet on UFC - MMA Events
How a Betting Line Works on a UFC or MMA EventThe first thing you need to know about sports betting of any kind is how a betting line works. (The betting line is also known as the moneyline and/or “the line.”) We provide an example of an actual MMA line below to illustrate how a
moneyline works. The example comes from UFC 71 between
Chuck Liddell and
Quinton
Jackson: The numbers next to the fighters’ names are the betting line. The FavoriteThe fighter with the negative number in front of his name is favored to win the fight and is known as the favorite. In the above example, Chuck Liddell is the favorite. The negative number denotes the amount of money you're required to wager in order to win $100. In the above example, you have to wager $170 on Chuck Liddell to win $100. Since he's the favorite, you risk more to win less than your actual wager. The UnderdogThe fighter with the plus sign in front of his name is favored to lose the fight and is known as the underdog. In the above example, Quinton Jackson is the underdog. The positive number denotes how much you'll win on a $100 wager. In the above example, a $100 bet on Quinton Jackson wins $140. Since the underdog is considered more likely to lose, you risk less to win more, because your chances of winning are lower. Smart bettors can make lots of money by betting on the right underdogs. In addition to the winnings, the player also receives his initial wager back. When you bet $100 on Quinton Jackson and win, you get your $100 bet back,. plus the $140 that you won, for a total of $240. If you lose, then you're out the $100. Other MMA UFC Betting OptionsThe plus and minus numbers work in the same way for other betting options. For example, this might be a betting option: Chuck Liddell wins by KO -225 In this example, Chuck Liddell is favored to win by knockout. You wager $225 to win $100 on the knockout bet. If you wager that he'll win by decision, you risk $100 for a chance to win $150. A Standard LineYou'll occasionally see fights where both competitors are considered favorites (both have a minus in front of their number). This is called a standard line. In cases such as this, you’ll want to watch the line carefully, as one fighter may eventually become cheaper and the other more expensive. Depending on who you wish to wager on, you’ll need to bet at the right time to get the most value for your money. Calculating Larger and Smaller BetsEven though we used $100 as the betting amount in the examples above, you can wager more or less on a bout, based on the rules of your chosen sportsbook. To calculate how much you'll win or lose on a different wager than $100, you just convert the line into a decimal and multiply by the amount of your wager. For example, if you're wagering $500 on Jackson at +140, you would convert 140 to 1.40, and multiply that by $500 to get a total of $700. So you would risk $500 to win $700. On the other hand, if you only bet $50, you would be able to win 1.4 times $50, or $70. Calculating how much you'll win or lose on underdogs is easy. In this example you'll win $1.40 for every $1.00 you wager.
For example, if you're hoping to win $50, you would multiply $50 by 1.70 to get a total amount of $85, which is how much you'd have to risk to win $50. To win $500, you'd have to risk $850. Don't worry is this seems complicated. It becomes second nature once you've done it a few times. This guide to MMA/UFC Betting is continued in the below articles:
DisclaimerWe serve a worldwide audience, and what applies in one country or state may not apply in another. Before you run out and start gambling on mixed martial arts events, be sure and familiarize yourself with the laws in your area. If you’re particularly concerned, you might even consider consulting with a lawyer or local politician. Remember, compliance with the law is the responsibility of each and every individual. Translation - don’t blame us if “the man” knocks on your door at three in the morning. |
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This
article is meant to be a short but almost complete guide to UFC betting and how
to bet on MMA events of all kinds. When it comes to sports betting, mixed
martial arts is now one of the hottest options available. And although it can be
unpredictable, it can also be profitable for the well-informed bettor.
