Contrary to popular belief, you can bet on pro wrestling with some sportsbooks such as GGBet. But how does that work I hear you ask when it’s predetermined? Well, you can bet on the presidential elections and there….well…..hmm. You get the point!
Generally, you can only bet on WWE events, and it’s only the Pay Per Views you can bet on. But the point is, you can bet on pro wrestling. We all like to think we know lots about professional wrestling, so here we have a chance to put our money where our mouth is.
What Types of Wrestling Bets Can You Place
Professional wrestling doesn’t have as many betting lines as other sports such as basketball, football or hockey. However, there are some cool bets you can place. Here are a few popular types:
Who Will Be WWE Champion at the End of the Year – This is a great bet that you can place at any time of the calendar year and the premise is simple. You are betting on who you believe will be WWE champion come December 31st. The odds are constantly changing here as either the title changes hands or matches are booked further down the line etc.
Who Will Win the Royal Rumble – We love this bet as it’s often a bit of a lottery and good fun. There are also prop bets you can make in the rumble like who will draw number one or you can bet on a certain wrestler to make the final five.
WWE Match Betting – You can bet on certain matches at pay-per-view events. They tend to be the main event of titles matches but you can bet on the winner and often how you believe the match will end (pinfall, submission etc.)
How Storylines Affect the Odds
Storylines have the biggest effect on wrestling betting odds. They tend to tell you which wrestlers are hot and which are not at any given time. It works in a similar way to things like team form, player injuries and historical meetings do in sports like football.
Storylines are often built up over time and they tend to have an end goal. This can be to win a title, start or end a faction, build up a rivalry, end a rivalry etc. How long these storylines run for is generally determined by the fan reaction to them. If they’re drawing plenty of heat then they will run and run but if they’re not, they can be squashed fairly quickly.
The odds will reflect these storylines in a number of ways. There are other things that can affect the odds too. For example, if CM Punk was due to fight in his hometown of Chicago it would be deemed that he will perform better in front of his home crowd.
The type of match booked can also affect the odds. Shawn Michaels was well known for doing well in ladder matches, the Undertaker was unbeatable (well almost) at Wrestlemania etc.
Wrestling Betting Strategies
It may also surprise you to learn that there are certain strategies you can use to help you achieve greater success when it comes to betting on pro wrestling. Here are a few things to look out for which should help to give you an edge.
History – From time to time we get brand-new storylines in wrestling. However, a lot of what we see is regurgitated content but with different wrestlers. By analyzing the past storylines we can use it to try and help us to predict the future.
Fan Reaction – Let’s face it, the wrestling universe determines a lot of what happens these days. That’s because promotions react to the fans’ response and push those wrestlers who are getting a bigger draw. You can try and jump on the upward curve of a wrestler’s popularity with the fans and use this to your advantage.
Backstage News – Keeping on top of backstage news is another great way to give yourself an edge. That’s because sportsbooks won’t trawl through lots of forums checking out every bit of news to reflect their odds. They tend to use popular media or news outlets to guide them. But you can. Sign up to wrestling newsletters, and forums to keep on top of backstage gossip.
Pro Betting on Pro Wrestling
Betting on professional wrestling is huge fun and that’s exactly what gambling should be…fun. While there is no magic wand to win when betting on any sports, there are certain things you can do to help give you an edge. Hopefully, we’ve given you food for thought when placing your next (of first) wrestling bet.