“Eish, that price is a gift, bru. Just slap it on.”
That line is usually what people say before they end up losing their bet. A “sure thing” is just another way of saying that everyone else is already betting on the same outcome. With YesPlay’s Sports section it’s easy to see what most people are choosing. You can easily switch between Live and Prematch and choose sports codes like soccer, basketball, cricket, tennis, and rugby.
There’s also a quick access menu that lets you jump between All and Live without having to dig through a long menu.
Public money trap
People tend to just go with the favourites. You will often hear comments like: “Sundowns are playing at home, that’s an easy one”, or “England is going to score for sure”. And, sometimes people are right. Want a better shot at landing it? Don’t just follow what others are saying, instead focus on finding what makes this team/player/etc special. A tired player, a bad lineup, an odd match, or a side that doesn’t need to try too hard.
Better spots
Instead of betting on big outcomes, you might have more luck if you try some smaller bets. YesPlay always shows the three most common markets (1×2, Total, Handicap), followed by “More markets” for other bets. If you do some digging around, you’ll be able to find a bet that will match what you were expecting without needing a miracle to happen.
Open https://yesplay.bet/sports and start choosing what you want to bet on. If you’re only interested in the games that are coming up soon, you can use the time filters. For example, you can bet R29 at 2.12 and stand a chance to get back R61.48. It’s nothing too amazing, but a decent return for something that you actually enjoy.
Red flags
Don’t go against what everyone else is saying for the sole reason of trying to be different. The only reason to skip a bet is “everyone’s doing it”. The same goes for betting on a market that doesn’t match what you believe is going to happen. Finally, set a limit on how much money you’re willing to spend and once you reach that limit, stop. A ticket should add to the excitement, not be your only way to pay the rent.
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