Understanding the Line betting in NRL
If you are looking for a new challenge in sports betting, then pay particular attention to the NRL. With this sport, the best betting option isn’t always about guessing the eventual winner of the match. Experienced bettors prefer to bet on other markets, which will be discussed a little later in the article.
Being a western sport, it will be noticed that the main ways of betting here are the so-called “line betting”. The bookmaker pre-sets an advantage of a certain number of goals for the underdog, thus equalizing the forces and making the winning opportunities more attractive. Therefore, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the way Money Lines are bet and how to successfully chase the spread in betting.
Main markets for NRL betting
Experienced tipsters prefer to bet mainly on Over/Under; Handicap bets and Final Winner. Apart from these markets, the alternative betting options in the NRL for Asian and European Handicap or BTTS are no less attractive. To have a good success rate in the long run it is important to have “done your homework” before playing. Especially if you are considering betting on the NRL. Information is key to success and the seemingly most insignificant detail can be essential to a good prediction. Learn more about Handicap in sports betting.
What is Money line in NRL
Betting on ‘money lines’ in the NRL is no different to Money Lines on other sports such as the NBA or NHL. The principle is the same. The bookmaker sets a scoring line for the favorite and the underdog that the punter aims to guess. The standard line here is +1.5 or -1.5, which means your favorite must win by more than 2 goals or lose by less than 2 goals to bring you a profit.
If you are looking for more specific information check our Moneyline betting post.
How to win on NRL bets
Every sport has its specific features that make it attractive and why its fans adore it. If you want to profit in the long run from betting on the NRL – then you need to play smart and be patient. Be informed and bet on your sober judgement. Although it is a team sport, there are always players who pull their team forward and are key to its development. So, keep an eye on who are the injured and absent players; who is fit and who is not; what is the current state of the team and what streak it is in, etc. Any information can be helpful. Even the weather conditions have a significant impact on the development of the match and can tip the scales one way or the other.
Experienced players prefer to play against the favorite in search of a bigger payout. An excellent opportunity for this is provided by the so-called “money lines”, which equalize the forces by a point advantage for the underdog and with a good analysis of the match you can make a really successful bet that will bring you a solid profit. For example, if you think the favorite in the match will significantly underestimate his opponent as he has a more important match next week and will try to save his strength, then pay attention to the underdog line. Choose a bet where the ‘handicap advantage’ for the underdog will give you a higher chance of winning, such as a +2.5 or +3.5 spread that you think will be covered.
