What is a Correct Score Bet?
A correct score bet is a type of wager in sports betting where you predict the exact final score of a game. This differs from other popular bets like the spreads, alternate spreads, or moneylines, where you're betting on the outcome of the game but not the specific score.
With a correct score bet, you're trying to nail down the exact final score, which can provide significantly higher payouts compared to simpler bets.
The correct score refers to the final score of the game, with each team's individual scores determined. For example, if the score of a soccer match is 2-1, the correct score would be 2-1. In a basketball game, a correct score could be 95-83. The key is correctly predicting both teams' final scores.
Correct score bets are offered for a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, football, baseball, and more.
They provide an opportunity for bettors to win big if they can accurately forecast the exact final outcome of a matchup.
Understanding Correct Score Betting Options
When it comes to correct score betting, there are a few different options available to bettors.
The most straightforward is simply predicting the exact final score of the game, but there are other options:
- Rather than nailing down the exact final score, you can bet on a range, such as 2-1 to 3-1. This provides a bit more flexibility, as you don't have to be pinpoint accurate on the final score.
- Game props are another way to approach correct score betting. These allow you to bet on specific aspects of the game, such as the first team to score, the total goals scored, or the final score of the first half.