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How Tennis Betting Odds Work

Understanding tennis odds can seem confusing at first, but there’s no need to worry as both decimal and fractional odds are really easy to understand once explained. Moneyline odds, however, are slightly more complex, but as they’re only really used in the United States, we’ll stick to explaining what’ll be most relevant. Take a look at the example below.

Novak Djokovic: 1.50 (1/2)Rafael Nadal: 2.10 (11/10)

Above you can see, both decimal and fractional odds for a matchup between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

The lower the decimal or the fraction, the more likely the betting site thinks the player is to win. So, in this example, Djokovic is the favourite to win, but only just.

Let’s say you bet 100 rupees on Djokovic. Just take that 100 rupees and multiply them by the decimal. This will show you how much you should win. So, a 100-rupee bet on Djokovic would lead to a payout of 150 rupees.

Fractional odds are slightly harder. To start, divide the first number by the second number. You then multiply the result by the stake. Unlike with decimal odds, you then need to add the original stake to the resulting number.

So, using Nadal’s odds of 11/10 and a bet of 100 rupees, you’d start by dividing 11 by 10, which equals 1.1. Then multiply 1.1 by the stake, giving you 110 rupees. You then add the 100-rupee bet, giving a total payout of 210 rupees.

We’d always recommend using decimal odds when placing a bet. Some sites will provide this option automatically, however you may have to manually change the odds format over to decimal at some online sportsbooks.

Most Popular Online Tennis Bet Types

Outright betting - Is betting on the player you think will win an entire tournament. The less popular the player, the better the odds.

Match betting - When you bet on the player you think will win a match. This is the simplest form of tennis betting you’ll find.

Handicap betting - Giving a player a handicap means disadvantaging them in some way. So, for example, the stronger player might be deducted a set, therefore evening out the chances of either player winning.

Over/under betting - You’ll be betting on whether there are more or less games (sometimes sets) than the sports betting site has predicted.

Correct score - You’ll need to predict what the final score in sets will be. This can be difficult, but often offers some great odds.

Prop betting - Betting on whether something specific will happen throughout the match, like a set being won via a tiebreak.

Accumulator betting - When you roll two or more bets into one, such as Djokovic winning and being victorious 3-1. Both bets must be good in order to receive a payout.

Tennis Betting Tips & Strategies

Download a free app - Using a tennis betting app is the best way to bet using a mobile device. This is because it provides instant access to markets, plus app users sometimes receive exclusive bonuses.

Look away from big tournaments - Most tennis fans tend to bet on the bigger tournaments, such as Wimbledon and the US Open. The best tennis bets are often found at smaller events though.

Shop around for odds - Before you place a bet, check a few different sites. This will allow you to find the best possible odds - something that can be worth a lot of money if your bet is successful.