Usually I always choose games with the odds between 1.7x to 2.3x.
But if I have confident that a team will definitely win in a match, I will bet on that even with small payouts - with note, the minimum payout is not below 1.5x, because I dont think its worth the risk when betting on the odds below 1.5x.
And sometimes I also choose markets with the big odds above 2.5x, but only bet on parlays, not single bets.
Wow! You are a high-risk taker but I do agree with you. Sometimes I also do not take x1.30 below because those are the odds that seem to be unprofitable when you are betting lower amounts. But, if I do need a boost in my parlay, I would probably add them. Just like in player props, if you want a higher percentage of wins, take the stats of players in lower amounts like x1.20 - x1.30 only, then combine them all. It could total to x3.00 - x5.00 depending on the number of players and stats that you will add.
But when it comes to team picks and I see favorites at low amounts of profits, I don't usually parlay them. I'd rather add some spreads and take the risk up to x1.4x and above. 3 team picks will probably take you to x2.5+ and that will probably win considering how the spreads are given.
Sports betting is analytical game but there are times we need to have courage and take a bit of that risk.