Question What makes you feel excited in sports betting: the win, the risk or the analysis before the game?

[Mikka]

For some, it’s the feeling of uncertainty. For others, it’s mastering the odds. Each player chases a different kind of thrill. Personally, it’s while I watch a match and cheer for my team, and sometimes say bad words when I’m angry (The suspense makes my experience more interesting.)
And you, what fuels your excitement when the match begins?

 

[sufferinsilence]

Being proven right that my analysis was correct, especially if it's contrary to what the bookies favored.

Just as example: last week the bookies were convinced Real Madrid - Barca would be over 3.5 goals but I had a feeling it would be tighter than that. Now, I won the under bet because of a missed penalty but based on the fact that there were less than 3 goals a game on average at the Bernabeu so far this season it was a solid bet even if it lost.

I rarely bet on a team or someone I'm a fan of. That's usually a recipe for disaster.

 

[L&L-Jan]

Make the weirdest bet slips and pray.

 

[spindoctor99]

I regularly place bets on teams that are losing and hope they can come back a little with the intent to cash out and make a profit. I don't need them to win, just close the gap. Last week I put $250 on the 76ers against the Wizards at od's of $10. I knew the 76ers would come back. It was a fucken good buzz when they actually won in overtime. Its difficult though deciding if you should let bets ride or cash them out which adds to the excitement.

 

[Kenyamasj]

For me it's the rush of turning a hunch into something real. I love checking stats, guessing outcomes, then watching it all play out live with my bets riding on it.