Betting on Cricket
Betting on cricket sometimes involves studying the form a team is playing in to figure what their odds of winning are. Knowledgeable punters know that England, for example, tens to perform poorly in the Twenty20 format. Therefore teams that traditionally play strong in this form get the better odds. Currently the English are outsiders in Twenty20 with 10/1 odds while the favored Australians enjoy 7/2 odds with India and South Africa tying for second with 9/2 odds.
Conversely, the odds change for different forms and venues. The current odds for the Ashes set Australia at 4/7 while England is going into the game at 11/4. Odds are going for a Draw at 4/1.
There are other ways to bet on cricket besides just who will win or if the game ties or draws. William Hill is running a wagering proposition for how long the final test will take place between England and Bangladesh. Current odds give England the win in three days at 16/1.
They also offer wagers for individual games. In the same series, England is set up at 4/6 to beat Bangladesh in the second test. The Draw odds are 5/4 while Bangladesh’s outsider odds to win against the English are set at 20/1.
As with any sporting event, the booking houses run special promotions and bonus offers. It pays to investigate the odds and conditions across a number of betting boards before putting your money down. As well as finding the best odds for the outcome you are predicting, you may find extra free bets or matching deposits that can increase your chances of coming out of the cricket season with a hefty pile of winnings to enjoy.