How To Cover Your Sport Bets

February 19, 2022, by Jake Woodward

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Cover Your Sport Bets

No bettor wants to lose, which is the basis of all types of bets, including sports betting. Winning and making a profit is the goal of anyone who is either new to gambling or already has enough experience to fully dedicate to this exciting activity. But, it is impossible to always predict when to win, just as it is impossible to predict how many times you will lose. Therefore, the quest is to develop strategies that minimize the risks of losing and maintain a stable bankroll. But, it is also necessary to obtain some type of profit that increases our bankroll and allows us to continue betting with enough peace of mind. Because nothing is worse for a gambler than the negative psychological burden that each loss generates. The ideal in sports betting would be to balance that does not fluctuate much between profit and loss. It is not entirely possible to control this happening. However, there are a few ways of betting that can help the bettor watch his back. This is how important it is for novice bettors to know the multiple options when placing a bet, especially when betting has to do with the handicap.

What Is Cover?

To "cover" a bet is one of the options most used by expert bettors to ensure as much as possible that a profit is made or that funds are not lost. We must remember that the basic operation of bookmakers consists of offering odds that attract all types of sport bets and not only to favorite teams. If so, everyone would place their sport bets on these teams, missing the opportunity to generate money in other markets. To generate the necessary interest, bookmakers offer what is known as a point spread. Simply put, it is the point difference between two teams in an event. And this is a necessary factor to analyze when covering the bet. Because hedging the bet means that two bets are made: one on the favorite team and one on the underdog, based on the point spread offered by the bookmaker.

How is the bet covered? First, we must ensure that the point spread exists in the bet. As we explained above, it is about placing two bets, and for the cover to work, one of two results must occur: if the favorite team wins, it has to do so exceeding the established margin, while the underdog bet is covered if this team loses below the margin that has been established or simply wins the event. But, the bettor must investigate and know many details that can influence these results. And we advise you to be attentive to players' injuries, condition of home-visitor, need and motivation for the victory of both teams, etc. You can cover your bet before the game (pre-game) and even during the match (live). In any case, covering a bet is one of the best strategies to minimize losses and try to win. Remember to stay informed through tipsters or by looking for the data you consider appropriate.

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