MMA Odds (Canada)
October 2026
18 matches · 2 days
68 upcoming matches.
We compare MMA odds across 41 bookmakers in Canada
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OddsGuard delivers comprehensive real-time MMA odds comparison across Canada's licensed sportsbooks, enabling bettors to maximize value on every wager. Mixed martial arts markets often exhibit significant price disparities between operators—more so than traditional team sports—due to the complex nature of fighter evaluation and varying bookmaker expertise. Line shopping becomes essential when betting on prospects versus veterans, stylistic matchups, or championship fights where public perception can skew odds dramatically.
Canada's MMA fanbase has exploded alongside the sport's mainstream acceptance, with UFC events regularly drawing over 800,000 viewers on TSN and RDS. Georges St-Pierre's legendary career cemented Canadian interest, while current stars like Jessica Rose-Clark and Mike Malott continue driving wagering volume. The sport's unpredictable nature—where underdogs frequently upset favorites—creates betting opportunities that don't exist in more predictable leagues, particularly on weekend fight cards that dominate the entertainment landscape.
MMA betting markets tend to be less efficient than major North American sports, especially on preliminary card fighters and international promotions beyond the UFC. Proposition bets on fight duration, method of victory, and round betting often carry higher overrounds but present value opportunities for informed bettors who understand fighter tendencies and historical performance patterns.
Betting Regulations for MMA in Canada
MMA betting in Canada operates under provincial gaming authority oversight, with each province maintaining regulatory control through bodies like the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). Licensed operators must offer responsible gambling tools and verify customer age and identity before accepting wagers.
Unlike some jurisdictions that restrict amateur MMA betting, Canadian provinces generally permit wagering on professional mixed martial arts events including UFC, Bellator, and other sanctioned promotions. Live betting remains available during fights, though some operators may suspend markets during stoppages or between rounds for odds adjustments.
Provincial regulations require operators to display odds transparently and process withdrawals within specified timeframes. Bettors should only use provincially licensed sportsbooks to ensure regulatory protection and fair dispute resolution processes.
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Ion Surdu Jessin Ayari Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | -200 +150 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Tyrone Pfeifer Ronald Paradeiser Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM UTC | -110 -130 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Nick Klein Draw Joseph Kropschot Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM UTC | +257 +4,900 -323 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — — — | |
Zachary Reese Draw Mickey Gall Sat, Oct 31, 10:25 PM UTC | -357 +4,900 +275 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — | — — — | |
Julian Erosa Draw Jeongyoung Lee Sat, Oct 31, 10:50 PM UTC | +138 +4,900 -167 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — | — | — — — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Rodrigo Sezinando Draw Theodor Berggren Sat, Oct 31, 11:15 PM UTC | -179 +4,900 +145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | |
Francis Marshall Draw Dakota Hope Sat, Oct 31, 11:40 PM UTC | -227 +4,900 +185 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | |
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Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani Draw Farman Hasanov Sun, Nov 1, 12:15 AM UTC | -303 +4,900 +235 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | |
Yana Santos Draw Luana Santos Sun, Nov 1, 12:45 AM UTC | +235 +3,700 -294 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | |
Ode Osbourne Draw Cody Durden Sun, Nov 1, 1:15 AM UTC | -104 +4,900 -118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | |
Renato Moicano Tom Nolan Sun, Nov 1, 2:15 AM UTC | -123 +104 | — — | — — | |||||||||||||||||||
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Gabriel Lourenco Draw Thomas Petersen Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 PM UTC | +140 +3,200 -167 | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Mitch Raposo Draw Marcos Degli Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 PM UTC | +205 +3,200 -250 | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Gabriel Bonfim Draw Sean Brady Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM UTC | -132 +3,200 +110 | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Jose Delano Draw Murtazali Magomedov Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM UTC | -132 +3,200 +112 | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Keiichiro Nakamura Ollie Schmid Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM UTC | -345 +284 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Karine Silva Draw Gabriella Fernandes Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM UTC | -169 +3,200 +143 | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Seok Hyun Ko Draw Wellington Turman Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM UTC | -588 +3,200 +425 | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Caio Borralho Draw Yousri Belgaroui Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM UTC | -134 +3,200 +115 | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Uros Medic Draw Kevin Holland Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM UTC | -159 +3,200 +136 | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Bilal Hasan Draw Luis Gurule Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 AM UTC | -1,000 +3,200 +672 | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Kayla Harrison Draw Amanda Nunes Sun, Nov 15, 5:00 AM UTC | -202 +4,900 +163 | — | — — — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Ciryl Gane Draw Josh Hokit Sun, Nov 15, 5:30 AM UTC | -263 +4,900 +210 | — | — — — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Mateusz Pawlik Madars Fleminas Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | +211 -256 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Marcin Held Valeriu Mircea Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | +105 -125 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Sasha Moisa Wojciech Kawa Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | -185 +145 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Igor Michaliszyn Tomasz Romanowski Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | -154 +115 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Steven Krt Oskar Szczepaniak Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 AM UTC | +265 -312 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Joseph Pyfer Draw Bo Nickal Sun, Dec 13, 2:00 AM UTC | -187 +3,200 +159 | — — — | — — — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Sergey Pavlovich Draw Alex Pereira Sun, Dec 13, 3:30 AM UTC | -202 +3,200 +162 | — — — | — — — | — | — | — — — | — — — | — | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
Charles Oliveira Draw Diego Lopes Sun, Dec 13, 4:00 AM UTC | -154 +3,200 +125 | — | — — — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | — — — | |
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Justin Gaethje Ilia Topuria Thu, Dec 31, 5:00 AM UTC | +210 -250 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Conor McGregor Jorge Masvidal Thu, Dec 31, 5:00 PM UTC | -145 +125 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Sean Strickland Khamzat Chimaev Fri, Jan 1, 3:00 AM UTC | +175 -204 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Sean Strickland Nassourdine Imavov Fri, Jan 1, 3:00 AM UTC | -125 +105 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Khamzat Chimaev Paulo Henrique Costa Fri, Jan 1, 3:00 AM UTC | -500 +375 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Valentina Shevchenko Natalia Silva Fri, Jan 1, 3:00 AM UTC | -189 +165 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Max Holloway Paddy Pimblett Fri, Jan 1, 3:00 AM UTC | -179 +155 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Natalia Silva Alexa Grasso Fri, Jan 1, 3:00 AM UTC | -303 +250 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Sergey Pavlovich Alex Pereira Wed, Jan 13, 3:00 AM UTC | -227 +189 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Carlos Prates Michael Morales Sun, Jan 31, 4:30 AM UTC | -160 +129 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | ||||||||
Joshua Van Manel Kape Sun, Jan 31, 5:00 AM UTC | -120 +100 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |||||||
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Quillan Salkilld Benoit Saint-Denis Sat, Feb 6, 10:00 PM UTC | -233 +193 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Islam Makhachev Michael Morales Sun, Apr 25, 2:00 AM UTC | -200 +174 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Islam Makhachev Carlos Prates Sun, Apr 25, 2:00 AM UTC | -227 +189 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Petr Yan Sean O'Malley Sun, Jun 27, 2:00 AM UTC | -250 +207 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Alex Volkanovski Jean Silva Sun, Jun 27, 2:00 AM UTC | -115 -105 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Islam Makhachev Kamaru Usman Fri, Jul 2, 2:00 AM UTC | -400 +330 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Paddy Pimblett Conor McGregor Sun, Jul 11, 12:00 AM UTC | -161 +140 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Petr Yan Song Yadong Sun, Jul 25, 2:00 AM UTC | -250 +207 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Magomed Ankalaev Carlos Ulberg Sun, Aug 1, 2:00 AM UTC | -179 +157 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
Magomed Ankalaev Jiri Prochazka Sun, Aug 1, 2:00 AM UTC | -200 +174 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Justin Gaethje Alex Volkanovski Mon, Oct 25, 2:00 AM UTC | -179 +157 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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Justin Gaethje Arman Tsarukyan Sun, Jul 30, 4:00 AM UTC | +350 -455 | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | — — | |
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MMA Season & Betting Calendar
Mixed martial arts operates year-round without traditional seasons, creating continuous betting opportunities across multiple promotions. The UFC typically hosts 40+ events annually, including monthly pay-per-view cards featuring title fights and marquee matchups. Bellator, ONE Championship, and PFL provide additional weekly content throughout their respective seasons.
Peak betting periods coincide with major UFC pay-per-views during summer months and year-end, when casual fan interest peaks alongside established stars. International Fight Week in July represents the sport's biggest annual event, while New Year's Eve cards traditionally feature special attractions and cross-promotional bouts.
Tournament-style promotions like the Professional Fighters League run seasonal formats from April through December, culminating in million-dollar championship finals. These structured seasons create futures betting opportunities similar to traditional sports playoffs, while the UFC's continuous schedule maintains consistent weekly betting action regardless of calendar timing.
MMA Betting Guide for Canada
Understanding MMA odds begins with the moneyline format used across Canadian sportsbooks. When Conor McGregor faces an opponent at -180, you'd need to wager $180 to win $100, while his underdog opponent at +150 returns $150 profit on a $100 stake. The negative number indicates the favorite, the positive shows the underdog—straightforward once you grasp the relationship between risk and reward.
Primary MMA bet types include moneyline (straight winner), over/under rounds (will the fight last more or fewer than 2.5 rounds), and method of victory props (knockout, submission, or decision). Round betting allows wagering on specific finishing rounds, while fight props cover everything from knockdowns to significant strikes landed. Futures markets let you bet on tournament winners or title fight outcomes months in advance.
MMA markets differ substantially from team sports due to individual athlete focus and limited fight frequency. Each fighter competes perhaps 2-3 times yearly, creating intense focus on individual matchups rather than season-long performance. The sport's volatile nature means upsets occur regularly—roughly 35% of betting favorites lose—making underdog value a consistent theme. Bookmaker expertise varies widely, with some specializing in boxing/combat sports while others treat MMA as a secondary offering.
Closing line value becomes crucial in MMA because sharp money often moves lines significantly from opening to fight time. Professional bettors target soft opening numbers, particularly on lesser-known fighters where bookmakers rely heavily on algorithms rather than deep analysis. Live betting presents unique opportunities as momentum shifts dramatically within rounds, though quick finishes limit in-play windows compared to longer team sport contests.
Correlated parlays work differently in MMA—betting a heavy favorite with "fight won't go the distance" often provides better value than straight moneyline wagers. Understanding fighter styles helps identify these correlations: aggressive strikers who either finish early or get finished, versus grinding wrestlers who consistently reach the scorecards.
How do I find the best MMA odds?
Compare odds across multiple licensed Canadian sportsbooks before placing any wager. Price differences of 10-20 cents are common on competitive fights, while lesser-known bouts can show gaps exceeding 30 cents. Bookmakers price fights differently based on their customer base, risk tolerance, and analytical expertise, creating arbitrage opportunities for diligent line shoppers.
What is method of victory betting in MMA?
Method of victory wagers predict how a fight ends rather than just the winner. Options typically include knockout/TKO, submission, or decision victory for each fighter. These props carry higher payouts than straight moneylines but require predicting both the winner and finishing method, making them challenging but potentially lucrative for bettors who understand fighter tendencies and stylistic matchups.
When is the best time to bet on MMA futures?
MMA futures offer optimal value immediately after title fights when new championship pictures emerge, or following major injuries that reshape divisions. Avoid betting futures during active fight weeks when public money inflates popular fighter odds. Tournament betting works best early in brackets before elimination patterns become obvious, while title fight futures provide value during opponent uncertainty periods.
MMA Betting Terms You Should Know
- Method of Victory
- Wagering on how a fight will end: knockout, technical knockout, submission, or decision. More specific than moneyline betting but offers higher payouts.
- Over/Under Rounds
- Betting whether a fight will last more or fewer rounds than the posted total, typically set at 1.5, 2.5, or 4.5 rounds depending on scheduled fight length.
- Distance
- Whether the fight will "go the distance" (reach the final bell) or end early via knockout, TKO, or submission. Popular prop bet for analyzing fighter finishing rates.
- Round Betting
- Wagering on the specific round when a fight will end, offering high payouts but requiring precise prediction of fight duration and finishing sequence.
- Fight Props
- Specialized bets on fight statistics like total significant strikes, takedowns landed, or whether a knockdown will occur during the contest.
- Parlay
- Combining multiple fight outcomes into a single wager for increased payouts, though all selections must win for the bet to cash successfully.
- Method of Victory
- A bet on how the fight will end: KO/TKO, submission, or decision. Odds vary significantly based on each fighter's finishing tendencies.
- Round Betting
- Picking the specific round in which the fight will end. Pays significantly more than a straight moneyline but requires precise timing prediction.
- Fight Goes the Distance
- A yes/no bet on whether the fight reaches the final bell. Title fights (5 rounds) and 3-round bouts have very different distance rates.
- Total Rounds
- An over/under on the number of rounds completed. Typically set at 1.5 or 2.5 for 3-round fights, 2.5 or 3.5 for 5-round championship bouts.
- Points Deduction / Disqualification
- A rare outcome prop on whether a fighter will lose points or be disqualified. Very long odds and low-frequency market.
- Moneyline
- A straight-up wager on which side wins. No point spread involved — you simply pick the winner.
- Vig (Juice)
- The bookmaker's commission built into every line. Standard vig is around -110 on each side, meaning you risk $110 to win $100.
- Implied Probability
- The likelihood of an outcome as suggested by the odds. For example, -200 implies a 66.7% chance. Comparing implied probability across bookmakers reveals where value exists.
- Closing Line Value (CLV)
- The difference between the odds you locked in and the odds at the time the market closes. Consistently beating the closing line is the strongest predictor of long-term betting profit.
- Line Movement
- Changes in odds between when a market opens and when it closes. Driven by sharp money, public betting patterns, injuries, and other news.
- Bankroll
- The total amount of money you've set aside specifically for betting. Effective bankroll management — typically risking 1-3% per wager — is essential for surviving variance.
- Unit
- A standardized bet size, typically 1% of your bankroll. Tracking results in units rather than dollars normalizes performance regardless of stake size.
- Hedge
- Placing a bet on the opposite side of an existing wager to lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce exposure, often used with futures or parlays.
- Parlay (Accumulator)
- A single bet combining two or more selections. All picks must win for the parlay to pay out. Higher potential return but significantly lower probability.
- Futures
- Long-term bets on outcomes determined at the end of a season or tournament, such as championship winners, MVP awards, or win totals.
- Live Betting (In-Play)
- Placing wagers while a game is in progress. Odds update continuously based on score, time remaining, and game flow.
- Overround
- The total implied probability across all outcomes in a market. An overround above 100% represents the bookmaker's margin. Lower overround means better value for bettors.
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