How to use corridors in sports betting

This gambling strategy attracts users because there is an opportunity to double up on different outcomes. But you have to look at the strategy with examples to be as clear as possible.

This strategy was originally used in basketball, but nowadays it can serve for other sports as well. Wherever there is a handicap. The main feature is that it is very simple to use.

The basic principle is to look for corridors in the bookmakers’ odds. Numerous BKs today offer extensive lines and odds at very different lengths of gameplay. And they can vary considerably. The main aim of the strategy is to find an event with a similar corridor, and select the necessary option after analyzing the event. It is important to have several accounts on different platforms.

Totals

Here, it is necessary to be always online and monitor the odds at different betting shops.   For instance, after the first half of the game the score between Team 1 and Team 2 is 50-42. One bookmaker will give you a total of 180, while the other will give you 188. So the odds will be the same most of the time, and this is considered a corridor.

If you make 2 different bets, in one case on TB 180 and in the other on TM188, the player can get into the corridor between the numbers and the 2 bets will go through.

But here only 1 bet can go through, so it is possible to get back most of the pot.

Handicap

This is also a possibility for looking for corridors, bearing in mind that a handicap can be bought in. An example of this would be a meeting between basketball teams 1 and 2. The odds for picking 1 to win with a -1.5 handicap would be 1.7, and for picking 2 to win with a +5.5 handicap the odds would be 1.71.  That means the corridor equals 4 points, and for basketball it is extremely low. But there is always a chance to get a good result, moreover it is possible to buy additional handicaps in the course of the match.  With 1.5 and a lineout of 8 points there is a 50% chance of winning. 

Lineout in football

Team 1 is the favorite in the match and the odds are 1.5 to win, while team 2 is rather average but shows a more stable game. The odds on the +1.5 head-to-head ratio reaches 1.7, which means there is a corridor of 1 goal and it is possible to profit from the bet.

Pros and cons

The main advantage of this strategy is that the risk of losing is minimized. Always one of their options will be a plus, so in case of an unsuccessful bet, you can get back between 40 and 60% of the pot. And you won’t need a large pot to start betting.

As for the disadvantages, there is little gain in the pot. In a short period of time, even with a large amount, a serious increase is not possible. And you always have to watch the lines at different betting shops and it takes a while to get the best fit.

In any case, regardless of the event, you should always do a thorough analysis of the event. This strategy is optimal for a beginner who is just starting his way in betting.