How To Use DarkHorse Odds Bet Finders
Key Takeaways
Matched betting requires finding a pair of bets where all possible outcomes of an event are covered and one of your bets has to win. Then you need to determine the correct amount to bet on both sides so that your profit is the same no matter what happens in the game. With thousands, even millions, of possible bets, matched betting can quickly become very time-consuming. DarkHorse Odds provides Bet Finders that do all of the work for you.
Select The Correct Bet Finder
The first thing you need to do is understand the promotion you have available and then select the correct Bet Finder. Each Bet Finder is different and will provide different results, using the wrong Bet Finder can result is losing money, or missing out on potential profit.
Enter The Parameters
Once you select the correct Bet Finder you need to enter the parameters of your promotion. These vary based on which Bet Finder you are using, but in general you need to select the sportsbook you have the promotion on and the promotional amount.
Filter The Results
Some promotions have specific criteria tied to them. The most common is minimum odds requirements, but some promotions are tied to a specific game or even event. DarkHorse Odds built the Bet Finders with this in mind; learn more in our Filters guide. We also always recommend filtering to main lines only in order to avoid limits.
Select Your Bet
The Bet Finder results table displays all possible bets that meet your conditions. Now it is time to select the matched bet you want to place by clicking on it.
View The Bet Slip
Once you click on the matched bet you want to place you are presented with the Bet Slip. The bet slip provides all the information you need in order to place your matched bet. It includes
- Details about the event
- Information for the promotional bet
- Details for the hedge bet
- Your profit based on which bet wins
Understand The Outcome Explanation
Lastly, DarkHorse Odds provides an outcome explanation. The outcome explanation is a plain English breakdown of how you profit no matter what happens in the game.
