Finding an advantage over the bookmakers in sports betting is difficult, even for the most skilled handicappers and gamblers worldwide. The enormous hotels and casinos in Las Vegas were not built based on the customers’ winnings.
But do not let that discourage you!
Dynamic trends in the industry offer opportunities for players who are prepared and creative.
Sportsbooks typically devote most of their time to setting odds for full-game plays and totals, often neglecting to adjust player and game props properly. Due to the unpredictable nature and extensive range of player prop options, sports bettors can often gain an advantage if they allocate sufficient time to identifying the right props.
When evaluating player props, it is important to assess individual players’ past performances in specific situations and against their opponents. Popular MLB prop options include wagering on a batter’s over/under for hits, total bases, or home runs in an upcoming game or predicting the number of strikeouts a pitcher will achieve.
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Once you have identified your preferred props and conducted thorough research, you can develop your betting strategy. One popular approach involves combining multiple player props into a parlay. This method presents an opportunity to increase potential payouts. Parlays bets come with both risk and rewards. There is risk because if a single play in your parlays fails to hit, your entire bet will lose, but by making a parlay bet you can win a lot, without risking as much as you would need to if you wagered on each bet individually. Although five to 10-part parlays can return ridiculously sexy payouts, two to four-part parlays still offer significant rewards and have a much higher chance of cashing.
Here is a hypothetical example of a three-part baseball parlay that you may see on a typical day:
- Gerrit Cole (Yankees): Over 7.5 strikeouts (-110 odds)
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (Padres): To hit a home run (+450 odds)
- Javier Báez (Tigers): To get a hit (+110 odds)
The parlay above would have odds of +950, meaning a $10 wager could yield an additional $95 in profit. Although there are no guarantees that this parlay will be successful, if you win just one time out of nine (11.1%) on a bet with these odds, and risk the same amount each time, you will still profit long term.
Conducting thorough research and finding the proper assistance can enhance your chances of achieving favorable outcomes when betting parlays. Winners and Whiners has a team of expert handicappers who can provide informed guidance. Mason Folz is recognized as one of the premier player prop bettors in the sports betting industry. If you’d like to get Mason’s advice or hear from any of our expert handicappers, consider joining our Discord Community.
When looking for the best player props, start by concentrating on players with consistent track records of long-term success. Then dive into how that player has performed against their upcoming opponent in the past. It is also recommended that you do not make a habit of cashing parlays with multiple extreme long shots. Since parlays need everything to go right, avoid the temptation of piecing together multiple plays with +400 for a single bet. If you see an edge, these types of long shots are better just to make solo.
Most importantly, make sure to enjoy the experience and have fun!
