SureBets and ValueBets

What is a SureBet?

First of all, you might find this type of bet referred to as an Arbitrage Bet. Nonetheless, they both are the same thing. Before looking at how we can use this type of bet to our advantage, we should provide a short definition for it.

A SureBet is a type of wager where a bettor will take advantage of the differences in odds among different bookmakers. 

As we all know, bookmakers are independently determining their odds as they see fit. Therefore, at times, there might be some differences in certain events. When placing a SureBet, the bettor will look for the biggest odds on the market in a certain scenario.

Let’s say for example, that Barcelona will play Real Madrid in the league. One bookmaker may give Barcelona very profitable odds while giving Real Madrid odds that can not secure you a hefty profit. In this case, another bookmaker might see it differently and give Real Madrid better odds than Barcelona.

In this case, the bettor will wager certain amounts on every scenario with different bookmakers, making a profit no matter the final result.

Now, the bettor might do this by himself, or might get help from websites that have dedicated tools for this. The difference in odds found at different bookmakers will mathematically get profit to the bettor no matter the result of the respective event.

Therefore, as long as the bettor has the right budget to do it, he will earn a profit.

Despite the fact that it sounds flawless at first, a SureBet heavily relies on a hefty budget and on the fact that the bettor is all right about generating small profits every time.

In order to better understand the advantages and disadvantages of a SureBet, we will list down the PROs and CONs of this type of bet. This way, you will be able to determine if a SureBet is worth it for you or not.

PROs:

• Assured profit, you are going to generate money no matter what, as long as you play it right

• Low Risk as long as odds don’t change in the meantime 

• Opportunity to understand the diversity of bookmakers

CONs:

• It requires big budgets

• Only generates small profits

• Bookmakers might limit the number of bets you’re placing

• Odds can change rapidly, making a SureBet invalid

What is a ValueBet?

This is the second type of special bet that you can try. Basically, a ValueBet is a type of wager where the odds are greater and more profitable than the possibility of that certain scenario.

In order to understand this better, we are going to imagine a fictive match between Manchester City and Manchester United. Let’s say, for the sake of the scenario, that United had a poor season. Therefore, City has the first chance in this fixture.

Despite this, a certain bookmaker that you will find will determine very profitable odds for City. In this case, if you will bet on City winning the match, you will have a ValueBet on your hands.

Unlike a SureBet, where you can get all the help you need from websites, here you’re gonna have to do a little research. Nevertheless, websites like BetBrain, with a odds comparison tool, can help you identify these odds faster.

The only thing you are going to do alone is to deem if the respective bet is worth it and if the chances are real and the bet can be won.

Coming back to our fictive scenario, if you are truly confident that City will win, there is a true opportunity to place that ValueBet you found.

You will have an edge over the bookmaker, and as long as you are fast enough and the bookmaker won’t change the odds, chances are you’re in for a hefty profit.

Now, for a better perspective, we are going to list down the PROs and CONs for this type of bet:

PROs:

• Long-term profits are possible, as long as you find profitable events

• Risk can be low, considering the scenarios are likely to happen

• You can bet on all sports and competitions, as long as you find profitable odds

CONs:

• Can require research and determination

• Unlike SureBets, ValueBets has no guaranteed profit

• Can be hard to find

• Odds can change rapidly, so you have to be fast when you find a potential ValueBet

Differences Between SureBets and ValueBets

Now, that we successfully understood how both SureBets and ValueBets work, many bettors will likely ask themselves what type of bet is worth it for them.

Therefore, we are going to look at the most notable differences between these two types of bets, so you can deem if any of them are suitable for your needs and for your betting game.

Nevertheless, you can try out both of them and see which is better for you. Despite this, as long as you want to try just one at first, you should see the differences we are going to list down below: