I was just thinking of starting a discussion about this to see how everyone views the difference when it comes to winning value. Some say parlays are just for fun and flashy payouts, while others argue that straight bets are the only way to stay profitable long term.
So here’s my question to everyone, especially those who really understand sports betting and have been playing it regularly: Do you find more value in parlays or in straight bets?
Of course, newbies can still butt in - sometimes fresh perspectives are interesting.
Let’s see how knowledgeable everyone is and maybe we can all learn something from different experiences.
I like to do parlays more than straight bets, but it really depends on the sport I'm betting on. If it's horse racing with already high odds it seems better to just stick with single leg bets because you're already getting a decent payout. If it's golf or football you need to do a multi leg play or you won't get very high odds. I still tend to stick with safer combos though, as I prefer safety in bets. Its worth knowing that multi bets are the most profitable type of bet.. for the bookmaker, as individuals are rubbish at calculating the correct odds across multiple legs and bookmakers are able to scoop extra margins from each one.