All sports betting, tennis betting inclusive, involves placing your bet on odds with the hope of winning and yielding returns. The odds, which we can be referred to as opinions, determine how much you stand to win and gain as profit should you predict the result correctly and your wager wins. The more you correctly guess and predict the correct outcome, the more you stand to win and profit.

So, when it comes to tennis betting, which rules and strategies should you keep in mind so that you can minimize your risks and maximize your profits from wins?

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  Bet on Value

The importance of this cannot be over emphasized-bet only where there is value. A good betting system ought to have each matchup broken down in such a way that you will have few contests to bet on the value available. As much as you might have certainty that a particular team was going to win, the odds being offered must have value.

• Learn how the odds are set by bookmakers

Bookmakers set the odds in a way that they expect the public would play to attract betting on both sides of the odds, ensuring that their liability is balanced and they also get to make a profit. So, a smart gambler will look to bet on opportunities that go against the general public’s opinion. It is also advisable to hold betting accounts with multiple bookmakers so as to access a wide range of odds and expand your profit chances in the long run.

• Follow the betting trends

Following the tennis betting trends and the tipsters who specialize in your sport of interest can help boost your betting returns.  While there is a good number of those who claim to be making it big on betting profitability, you should take your time to research and investigate well so you don’t get conned.

• Assess the playing surface

In tennis, some players have a history of performing well on certain surfaces and not so good at others, while some players do well on all types of surfaces. Take note of the surface that the game is being played on, their preference and success history on such a surface of the player you wish to bet on, and wisely decide whether you will wager for or against them.

• Check out the previous matchups

A quick log and checkup into the tennis websites like the WTA and the ATP will show you if the player you wish to bet on has had a head-to-head match with the opponent before, how many times, and the score lines too. That way you can make an informed bet. While on this, also take note of the kind of surfaces the player won or lost at, and the current surface where they will be playing, as this is a big factor.

• Have some basic math skills

As much as betting is largely about instinct and luck, basic math skills in multiplication and division at least will help you understand the probabilities that the odds present, and get you on the path towards long-term success in sports betting. You can use an automated spreadsheet system on your system if your math skills are challenged.