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Dota 2 The International 2021 Odds - PSG:LGD clear favourites To Win The International
Dota 2 The International 2021 Odds - PSG:LGD clear favourites To Win The International
eSports·Oct 5, 2021
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Our experts provide picks, betting tips, predictions, previews, best bets and live streaming advice for the biggest eSports competitions in the world.
League Of Legends (LOL), DOTA 2, Counter Strike, Call of Duty and EA Sports' FIFA franchise are among the competitions covered by ExpertPicks.
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What eSports Betting Markets Can I Bet On?
eSports betting markets vary by game but here are some of the main ones you can expect to see for the most popular leagues:
Money Line - The money line is betting on which team will win the game. Ties are not possible in esports, so the moneyline is a two-way market in which you bet on one team to win.
Spread - The spread market is more also known as a handicap. Bookmakers will assign one team a positive (+) or negative (-) spread, line or handicap depending on favoritism for the game, and the bettor bets to cover the line.
Let’s use an Esports game between Nordavind and gorillazzz on Counter Strike as an example. If gorillazzz start with a +1.5 point spread and you bet on gorillazzz, they need to win the game or lose by less than 2 points in order for your bet to win.
On the other side of the coin, Nordavind would be assigned a -1.5 point spread meaning they would need to win by 2 or more points in order for your bet on the Nordavind to be a winner.
Map Betting - Some games are played out on maps. Each match will contain multiple maps and you can bet on selected ones. You can bet on who will win it, what the correct score will be and / or total rounds.
Futures - This betting market is for the outright tournament itself. You are not betting on a specific matchup during the competition, you are betting on who will crowned the tournament winner/champion.
eSports Live Streaming
Throughout the year bookmaker Stake will be live streaming eSports events direct to your iPhone, iPad or Android device, as well as desktop, meaning you don't have to miss a moment of the action.
Live streaming is only available to eligible customers and to watch an eSports live stream all you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Read on for our step-by-step guide to watching eSports live streams:
How To Watch eSports Live Streams
- Visit the Stake.com website
- Log into your account or register for one
- Navigate to the In-Play link on the homepage
- Choose ‘eSports’
- Select an eSports matchup with a play icon beside it
- Make sure you have met the relevant eSports live streaming rules
- Once the game gets underway you will have access to live streaming and in-play betting
eSports FAQs
- What are eSports?
eSports is short for electronic sports. eSports are individual players or teams of players facing each other on popular video games.
- Is eSports considered a sport?
The International Olympic Committee has previously considered adding it to the list of Olympic sports due to its increasing popularity, but as yet that has not happened.
- Can I watch esports live streams?
Some sportsbooks now offer customers the chance to watch live streams of major eSports events. Check out our eSports live streaming schedule for upcoming matchups.