BETTING CATEGORIES IN ESPORTS
Money Line Betting
MoneyLine betting is the most conventional category of Esports bet. The bet involves individuals picking the side they think will dominate the game. If the outcome is likely, your bet will reap the rewards. However, if the opponent wins, you will typically lose your stake.
Handicap Betting
In a handicap, the bookmaker will attempt to adjust the odds of each side by giving the lower positioned side a bit of benefit (positive handicap) and the higher placed side a hindrance (negative handicap). The advantage or disadvantage is set at the discretion of the bookmaker prior to the game's start. The objective of introducing a handicap bet is to make the perceived chances of a team winning more equal.
Accumulator Bets
Accumulator bets are also referred to as combi-bets. It is the best way for individuals to bet on the outcome of multiple Esports events. However, accumulator bets need individuals to get all their predictions right in order to secure a payout. Consequently, it is incredibly challenging to predict accumulator bets. Although, a straight win in all the events can lead to a genuinely phenomenal payout.
Live Betting Options
Some Esports websites provide live betting options. Under live betting, individuals can wager bets even after the event has commenced. As a result, live betting has become very popular on various websites that feature live streaming for a variety of games, including CS: GO, LoL, and Dota 2.
First Map
There is always a series for each match in Esports. Teams or players are given a spread based on the number of games they may win in a series. Individuals who are fans of first-person shooters, for instance, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, placing a bet on the first map can yield good results.
First Kill
As the name suggests, you can place the bets on the team or player who will first secure a kill or blood in a particular match. However, these bets require more expertise. So ensure that you follow live streaming at Esports to understand who will get the first kill in the game.
Season or Tournament Winner Bets
Each group is allocated chances to win the title, make to the finals, scurry to the end of the season, and so on toward the start of a tournament or competition. Like customary games, you can bet on a group or player you think will win the match. Esports allows fans to lay cash on their preferred teams in return for a decent payout.