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3/15/2025

Value Betting: How to Find Value

Learn to identify positive value bets and maximize profits.

by Andrea Conte

Value betting is the fundamental strategy for long-term success in sports betting.

What is Value Betting

A bet has value when the real probability of an event is greater than the implied probability in the odds offered by the bookmaker.


How to Calculate Real Probabilities

Statistical Analysis

  • Teams' historical data
  • Recent performance
  • Head-to-head
  • Home/away statistics

  • Identifying Value Odds

    Odds Comparison

    Use comparators to find the best available odds.


    Odds Movement

    Observe how odds change over time.


    Value Betting Management

    Kelly Criterion

    Formula to calculate optimal bet amount:

    Formula
    f = (bp - q) / b

    Where:

  • f = fraction of bankroll
  • b = decimal odds - 1
  • p = probability of winning
  • q = probability of losing

  • Common Mistakes

    Overconfidence

    Don't overestimate your prediction abilities.


    Short-term Thinking

    Value betting works long-term.


    Value Betting Tools

    Specialized Software

  • OddsJam
  • RebelBetting
  • ValueBetting.com

  • 🛠️ Professional Tools

    Use specialized software for odds analysis, value betting calculators and bankroll management tools to optimize your performance.

    Conclusion

    Value betting requires discipline, analysis and patience. It's the only sustainable way to beat bookmakers in the long run.

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