Squash has some origins in common with tennis, and the structure of the sport is similar, with individuals competing in a range of tournaments around the world. Unlike tennis, however, squash is relatively obscure, which is good news for the intelligent squash punter.

There is no shortage of squash tournaments to bet on. The World Squash Federation has been extremely active in trying to promote the sport, and there is a wide variety of tournaments, including world championships for men, women, juniors and seniors, in singles, doubles and team formats. The PSA World Series combines many of the most popular squash tournaments, including the Tournament of Champions, the British Open and the World Championship.

Getting an edge

Finding information on squash tournaments and players can be a challenge, but this is also the factor that can make squash betting a good betting medium. Bookmakers also struggle to get enough information and will often resort to pricing up markets based on available statistics. This means that there is an edge to be found for those prepared to do their homework.

The best place to start is to conduct a survey of the best online squash sites, assessing them for their level of information and the frequency with which they are updated. Make a list of the best sites and get into the habit of checking them regularly. Get to know all of the main players by searching the internet for nuggets of information, watch or read reports on as many matches as you can, and pay close attention to injury rumours. Spotting that a certain player is carrying an injury is one of the quickest and most effective ways to get an edge when betting on this physically demanding sport.

Shop around

When it comes to squash betting, not all bookmakers are equal. Some may offer only limited squash markets, while others will provide a better choice. Most importantly, not all bookmakers are as diligent or proficient in pricing up their markets. So, make sure that you shop around before making a bet and you may also find that you get a feel for which bookmakers are the most profitable to bet with.

Pick your market

The range of markets offered will vary according to which bookmaker you look at but in general, you will be able to bet pre-match on three markets: Match Result, Point Spread and Sum Of Points. The best place to start is with the win outright markets, but once you’ve got to know how the best players operate and how they approach certain types of games, it’s a good idea to study the points-related markets as these can offer more of an edge to the informed punter.

Consider going live

Betting in-play isn’t for everyone as it requires quick reactions and a solid, well-rehearsed strategy. But it does offer some advantages over betting on squash games pre-match. Firstly, the live betting markets will generally offer more choice, and will give you the chance to bet on a range of possibilities, including Set Winner, First To Nine Points, Handicap and Odds/Under bets. Bookmakers will also tend to offer higher betting limits on live markets, which will be an important consideration to you as you build up your squash betting expertise.

Conclusion

Squash betting is a niche area of sports betting, but as well as an exciting sports spectacle, it also offers the opportunity for the informed punter to profit. Most top squash players remain in the sport for many years, so once you know their strengths and weaknesses, you will have the foundation for long term squash betting success.