Gambling 101: What is a Middle Betting Result?

Author:

Kaitlin O'Toole

Publish date:

Jun 26, 2020

Video Rating:

TV-G

Video Duration:

2:02

Since middling is the most desirable wagering result - how do bettors hit the sweet spot?

Today on Gambling 101 we are taking a look at what it means to “middle” a sports betting option.

Cashing tickets on one side of a betting option is fantastic – collecting on both sides, well that my friends is even better.

So How do Bettors Create a Possible Middle Result?

Well, middle opportunities are common when betting on point spreads and game totals. Prior to placing any sports wager, odds shopping is the main key to creating a possible middle result. Plus funding an account at two or more sportsbooks is the easiest way to set up wagers with a middle opportunity.

An example of this is you can wager the UNDER on DraftKings at (44.5) and the OVER on Fandeul at (43.5) If $110 is bet on both sides, and the final score adds up to exactly 44 points, bettors cash both tickets and collect a $200 profit. The negative here is any score, other than 44 total points, will result in a net $10 juice loss on the two wagers.

Player and Team Prop Options are also Prime Middle Targets. For example, During his 2020 rookie NFL season with Cincinnati, bookmakers were conflicted about how many passing yards Joe Burrow would post. Between 2 different sportsbooks, there was a rather expansive 99-yard cushion. Pretty good chances if you ask me.

Attempting to cash in on middle betting options requires diligent odds shopping and picking the proper sports. Plus you want to wager on the odds before they disappear.

For more tips like this make sure you Bookmark Sports Illustrated Glossary of terms and tune in for another Gambling 101 here on SI.com.

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