One mistake I see all the time is betting without looking closely at the numbers, which results in punters losing tons of money. When South Africans bet on NFL, there are two numbers that should matter the most: the price and the points line. These numbers tell you how strong the market sees each team and what to expect from the match.
Start with the price
If you’re betting on American football and see a moneyline at 1.44, it means that outcome is more likely to happen. If you see another option at 2.12, you should know the return is higher but it’s also risky. If you bet R29 on 2.12, you’ll get R61.48 back. However, you should think if the number matches your opinion on the game and not whether it seems great to bet on late at night when you can’t sleep. YesPlay has fixed odds, so the price you see is always the final price that shapes the entire ticket.
How the menu is laid out
YesPlay has all of their American football matches nicely prepared for you in the Sports section, with special attention being given to the NFL, since that is what most South Africans enjoy. It’s pretty useful not only if you want to bet on who the winner will be, but also to try to bet on total points or player props. The YesPlay menu is well organised, so check this and take your time picking a side before throwing your money in. Sometimes it is better to just pick the total points instead of who you think the winner is.
Overtime changes the bet
For American football, YesPlay pays out when overtime is over, but first half and second half bets pay out at the end of normal time. This can be good or bad, depending on the bet you’re making. If you want the bet to continue into overtime, then be sure to use full match markets.
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