Don’t be greedy. Learn to stop while you’re ahead! In basketball, the score changes every second, which can lead to some real nail-biting moments and some silly mistakes costing people money.
Live basketball on YesPlay is great for those of us who have a sharp eye and steady hand. Make sure to check these three things before you click that bet button: clock, market, rule.
Read the clock
First off study the game. When you bet on a game at the beginning, things can change fast. If you bet towards the end, be aware of any dumb stuff that could still happen.
With YesPlay’s live basketball page, you can easily see the quarter, score, match clock, and live match status. Before you even touch those numbers, take a look at the game itself. Is one side winning by a lot? Has the pace slowed down? Is there a real lead, or is it the result of momentary luck?
Choose one market
Secondly, make sure that you only pick one market. On the main live basketball page, YesPlay shows options like 1×2, Total Points Including Overtime, and Handicap Including Overtime. You can find even more markets if you open the match page, but that doesn’t mean you should bet on all of them at the same time.
Do you want to bet on Live Basketball? Visit https://yesplay.bet/sports/live/basketball. Before you make any irrational decisions, start by checking the main lines. A R29 bet at 1.86 doesn’t sound fun if you don’t know what you’re doing. Don’t just say “the price moved”. Instead, start with “the favorite is still ahead, but the handicap has moved too far after two quick fouls”.
Check the rule
Third, it’s good to know what the bet counts for. This is important in basketball. YesPlay marks some full-match totals and handicaps as including overtime. Bets on quarters and halves can work differently, because they usually only count the time specified and may not include overtime, unless specified.
Before placing a bet, always double-check the draw price. A 3-way market and winner market are not the same so don’t get caught lacking.
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