Having a degree of security when placing any bet is always an appealing position for a punter to be in which makes Reverse wagering a very useful approach when looking to cover all bases in any given scenario.
Getting ‘two bites of the cherry’ through Reverse betting does impact the ability to win big somewhat but being able to pick up a return on a bet – even if all selections are not correct is an attractive proposition for all levels of punter.
How Reverse Wagering works:-
A reverse bet allows punters to cover themselves in an accumulator bet (with a maximum of 4 teams/players) so that if one or more of their selections fails to win: a reverse bet allows the punter to still pick up some winnings should they predict at least one outcome correctly. Covering all bases within the reverse betting structure of course comes at a cost, meaning punters generally have to lay an increased stake in order to make a reverse bet work effectively.
Here is our guide on how to place Reverses intelligently:-
• Search for worthwhile odds
The basic principle behind Reverse betting is to reward who get the majority of their selections correct but not necessarily all of them. By laying a contingency stake through a Reverse bet, the punter is almost aware of the safety net a reverse net provides if only one of their selections proves to be correct. Therefore, betting on heavy favourites as part of a Reverse bet isn’t logical as is guaranteed to cough up a loss if one or more of the selected teams lets the punter down. Betting on longer shots can decrease one’s chance of winning but should one or more of the selections come in, the punter should reap the rewards for taking a gamble and still has the safety net if only one or two of their selections come to fruition.
• Always Maintain Perspective
The maximum of selections a punter can make on a Reverse bet is 4: meaning it’s important to be aware of the limitations a Reverse bet has. Betting on 5+ team accumulators can bring about huge reward for little risk, in comparison 4 team Reverse bets require a much bigger outlay from the punter to win big as the safety net of betting on every outcome is costly for the punter initially.
• Don’t Chase The Big Win
Reverse bets reward the punters that can afford to lay a big stake and those who take a gamble on longer shots rather than those who play with smaller stakes and back heavy favourites. For example: Reverses can be useful if a punter has 3 heavy favourites but also fancies an outsider – being able to back all 4 will give the punter a small reward if the 3 favourites win and a much bigger win if the outsider comes in too.
• Cross Sport Betting and Market Variety
Reverses are an attractive betting approach for punters who like to mix up their sporting betting markets and can allow punter to place bets on a variety of sporting outcomes and combine them all together. So for punters who like to bet on a variety of sports and want to do so with a safety net should one team/player let them down: Reverse wagering is the way to go.
