FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • 1.
    Can I win at sports betting?

    Yes, but it isn't easy. Luck – also known as hunch betting – is not a good strategy. Since legal bookmakers might typically pay out about 92% of what they take in (it varies), the 8% difference is what the books win and “average” sports bettors lose on bets over time. Overcoming that bookmaker “edge” is the challenge.

  • 2.
    Can I improve my chances of winning?

    Yes, by placing smarter bets – less emotion, more calculation. OddsR does the heavy lifting for you by analyzing massive amounts of data on past and recent events, then suggesting green-light “value plays” that have proven over time to deliver a positive return on investment (ROI) against the betting line.

  • 3.
    Does OddsR offer an introductory deal?

    You bet! Two weeks of free use, after which you can continue on a month-to-month basis. It’s $9.99 per month, and either way, one smarter bet can pay for it all.

  • 4.
    Where is OddsR available?

    Wherever GooglePlay (Android) or the AppStore (iPhone) can be accessed.

  • 5.
    Should I limit the number of games I play?

    Generally speaking, OddsR believes that the more you spread your bets around, including games or plays you really don’t know much about, the more likely you are to be affected by the reality that over time and over all bets, the bookmakers are going to show a profit (and most players are going to lose). So let us help! OddsR usually green-lights only a small number of plays every day to help you “stay the course” on smart betting.

  • 6.
    Can I bet my favorite team even if OddsR says it's in the “red zone”?

    You can but you’re asking for trouble. Anyone can get lucky – even you! – but expecting that to play out over the long term is unrealistic. A particular play is “red” (or “yellow”) because the outcome and/or the odds being offered by the bookmakers doesn’t make OddsR’s threshold of mathematical “value.”

  • 7.
    So do OddsR “value plays” win money over time?

    They have over the past two years of testing. However, we are required by rules and common sense to say that past performance is no guarantee of future success. We absolutely believe that OddsR’s green “value plays” will help you do better than you might have otherwise.

  • 8.
    What is a proposition bet?

    “Prop” bets are in the category of unusual bets offered by a bookmaker that are not the standard win-spread-over/under fare. These come in many forms, from in-game player-versus-player performance to next-play guesses to really absurd things like the length of the national anthem.

  • 9.
    Is playing prop bets a good idea?

    Props are designed to look like “fun” but the invisible truth is that you’re often being offered lousy odds on either side of a prop. It’s a high-margin product for the bookmakers that they hope will attract your attention without you thinking it through very much. Most importantly, props are offered in a way that makes smart in-depth analysis (like OddsR provides) virtually impossible. We stay away, and you probably should too.

  • 10.
    What categories of bets does OddsR offer opinions on?

    OddsR currently focuses on the popular betting categories of Spread (get or give points added to the final score), Win / Money Line (just win the game, match or tournament) and Over / Under (total score of the event). We believe these offer the most opportunities to win consistently.

  • 11.
    What is “Responsible Betting”?

    At OddsR, we believe we all owe ourselves, our families, and friends a commitment to bet responsibly. That can mean playing within a sensible entertainment budget, and it can also mean playing smart. At OddsR we’re committed to making your sports betting budget last while giving you the best chance to play smart and win.

  • 12.
    Who is Roi?

    Roi is your guide and conscience through the world of sports betting, available daily on the app to offer observations and insights on how to play smarter. Roi channels the Roman philosopher Seneca, who defined luck as the point where preparation meets opportunity.

  • 13.
    How can I use “Following”?

    OddsR’s “Following” collects in one place any teams you’ve tagged as favorites, or any game(s) you want to follow, today, or in coming days. So you’re always just one tap away from the action you want to follow first.

  • 14.
    What is the OddsR LineMaster?

    The green value plays you see are based on the latest consensus odds offered by the bookmakers. The odds a specific (your) bookmaker is offering may differ. At any point that you’re seeing different odds, or a change in odds, you can tap the scale logo, “dial” the price you’re seeing into LineMaster™ and get an instant read on whether it’s still green (or yellow, or red). You can also see what odds are needed to move a play “into the green.”