When is the Best Time to Bet on Live Odds?

Imagine that you are watching a game when suddenly the underdog scored a goal. While you may be tempted to head over to your favorite bookmaker and place a bet, very often by the time you arrive on the website you may have found that the odds have already changed and it is no longer an attractive option to bet on the underdog.

When it comes to live odds, that is a situation that is all too common and more often than not responding to events that have already happened in a game will mean that you'll be too late to take advantage of the previous odds. The way around this is to do what some people to and place bets when they feel that an event is likely to happen.

Granted this isn't foolproof either, and more often than not the odds won't be as favorable as they were before the game started. On top of that it will mean that you're taking a risk on an event that looks like it may happen – but hasn't actually happened yet. Still, it is the only real way of getting reasonable live odds.

Frankly speaking, this is the reason why many sharps and professional bettors steer clear of live odds. However if you enjoy betting in this way then taking a little bit of additional risk for a possible payout should be right up your street. The only real question is whether or not you'll be able to find odds that are attractive enough before they shift.

By keeping an eye on different bookmakers and observing how often the live odds are updated, you may be able to decide on one that seems to be the best. Ideally you will want to choose a bookmaker that only updates their live odds slowly, so that you have the best window to place a bet.