Okay, so, the other day, I was trying to figure out how to place some bets on soccer matches. I’ve done some simple bets before, like who’s gonna win and stuff, but I heard about this thing called a “3-way moneyline” and I was like, “What the heck is that?” So, I did some digging.
First, I started searching online, just to get a basic idea. I read through a bunch of articles, but they were using a lot of terms I didn’t really get. Then I stumbled upon some betting sites and their guides. I found out that a 3-way moneyline in soccer is just a fancy way of saying you’re betting on one of three things: the home team winning, the away team winning, or a tie game at the end of the regular time.
Then, I decided to look at some examples. I checked out some upcoming soccer matches and looked at their 3-way moneyline odds. I noticed that the odds for a tie are usually pretty high, which makes sense, ’cause ties are less common than one team winning.
Here’s what I learned:
- It’s all about the first 90 minutes: The bet only considers the first 90 minutes of the game, plus any injury time. Overtime doesn’t count! I learned that this is also called the first 45 minutes regulation plus injury time.
- Three choices: You can bet on the home team to win, the away team to win, or a tie. That’s it.
- Winning the bet: You win if your chosen outcome happens. If you bet on the home team and they’re winning when the regular time is over, you win! If you bet on a tie, and the score is even at the end of regulation, you win! It’s pretty straightforward when you break it down.
After that, I actually placed a small bet on a tie, just to see how it works. I picked a game where I thought a tie was possible, based on the teams’ recent performance. Sadly, one of the teams scored in the last few minutes, so I lost the bet. Bummer! But hey, I learned something new, and it was fun to try it out.
So, yeah, that’s my little adventure into the world of 3-way moneyline bets in soccer. It’s not as complicated as it sounds, once you get the hang of it. I’m still no expert, but at least now I know what it means! I might try it again sometime, maybe I’ll have better luck next time!
