How to Place a Bet on Sports Interaction

After completing the account registration process and depositing funds, the next step is to make your first wagers. Before diving into any wager, though, we highly recommend informing you about the wager and having some kind of betting strategy.

Steps For Informed Sports Betting

1. Define Your Research Objective

After deciding which sport you want to wager on, decide what betting options you want to engage with. For example, you could pick which team you think will win or measure individual performance. This applies to all sports, whether the Toronto Raptors in the NBA or the Super Bowl in the NFL.

2. Gather Historical and Current Performance Data

Researching teams and players before games will put you in the best position to succeed. Here are some recommended resources that are completely free to use.

• Basketball:
  • Basketball-Reference
  • Basketball Reference is an excellent resource for NBA games. There, you can dive into all possible statistics. If you wanted to bet on a player's number of points in a game, you could quickly see their performance over the last five games or get into more detail regarding their performance at home versus away, and much more.
• American Football:
  • Pro-Football-Reference
  • If you want to bet on a football game, Pro-Football-Reference provides data such as passing, receiving, and rushing statistics. Eager to bet on whether a player will score a touchdown? You can check their number of touchdowns, historical performances against teams, and more.
• Soccer:
  • FBref and WhoScored
  • FBref is a great resource that provides data such as expected goals (xG), possession percentage, shots on target percentage, home versus away splits, and more. These can all be used for futures wagers, such as picking who will win the MLS Cup.
• Baseball:
  • Baseball-Reference
  • Analytics are vital in examining prospective baseball or MLB wagers. Here, you can review team metrics like bullpen ERA, OPS, and WHIP. There's also pitching, batting, and situational statistics. Some situation stats include lefty vs. righty matchups, first five innings stats, and more.
• Hockey:
  • Hockey-Reference
  • If you want to wager on the NHL, Hockey-Reference is a database of statistics that can help you make informed bets. Some stats covered include goals for/against, save percentage, home versus away splits, and more. Canadians have several NHL teams, so we expect this to be a popular market. This is all the more reason to understand responsible gambling that much more and select your wagers wisely.

3. Compare Market Odds and Value

In addition to your research, you can also compare odds at Sports Interaction to other Canadian sportsbooks to ensure you're getting the most value with the betting odds.

If you've found a team in the NHL or another league that you want to bet on, you can compare their odds across other sportsbooks to see if Sports Interaction is offering you the most optimal value.

How to Compare Odds

Below is a comparison of an NHL game featuring one team in Canada. The matchup is the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars on March 6, 2025, with decimal odds. The table below illustrates a potential profit for a $100 bet on each selection:

Value Verdict

Sports Interaction for Flames; BetVictor for Over; Sports Interaction for Under. Even though the odds might only be slightly different, small wins like this, over time, can pad your bankroll.

Consider Contextual and External Factors

• In addition to researching statistics, it's important to consider other aspects of the game.

Injuries & News:

• ESPN (espn.com)
• At ESPN, you can find the most up-to-date injury reports which could make a break a potential wager.

Weather & Venue Effects:

• If you're betting on a sport played outdoors, like the NFL, heavy snow or rain could change the complexity of the game, making you think about your wager in a new way.

Avoid Common Research Pitfalls

Overreliance on One Source: 

• Always use multiple resources before betting to ensure you have abundant information.

Ignoring Context: 

• Consider all aspects of a bet instead of only looking at statistics. For example, don't bet on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to have 25 points in a game because he had 26 the game before. Examine the opponent, how many minutes he's played, and more.

Confirmation Bias: 

• Consider your wagers from the other side to see potential pitfalls.

Apply Responsible Gambling Practices

Set Limits: 

• We recommend you only wager 1-5% of your monthly disposable income.
• You can limit your session time, deposits, and losses at Sports Interaction.

Review Your Bets: 

• After a wager settles, examine whether it wins or loses to see what went right or wrong.

Take Regular Time Outs: 

• Sports Interaction allows you to take timeouts or cool-off periods. Take advantage of this if you need to.

Stay Informed: 

• There's no way to guarantee wins, regardless of how much you research. Always treat sports wagering as entertainment.

1. Sports Interaction Offers

At Sports Interaction, there's a welcome bonus and two offers for existing players.

• Welcome Bonus: A 125% deposit bonus up to $250. The offer carries a 6x wagering requirement on the deposit and bonus combined.
• NBA SGP Bet Club: Receive a $5 bonus bet when you wager on four NBA Same Game Parlays.
• NHL SGP Bet Club: The same offer as the NBA SGP Bet Club, except for NHL games.

2. Live Betting and Streaming

At Sports Interaction, you can bet on games as they're in progress, and for select markets, you can live stream them right on the Sports Interaction app or website.

3. Sports Interaction App

Sports Interaction is a mobile app on the Apple and Google Play apps.

Sports Interaction security is vital to ensuring that not only your data is safe, but that you have a safe and pleasant experience.

Best Practices for Account Security

1. Create a Strong, Unique Password:
   1. Use uppercase, lowercase, special characters, and punctuation when creating a password.
   2. Don't use things people would know, like your kid's name or your birthday.
   3. Use a password manager to store and protect your passwords.
2. Regular Security Updates:
   1. Update your password often to help protect it.
   2. Keep up to date with the latest security updates, recommendations, and news.
3. Monitor Your Account Activity:
   1. Explore your account history and bet history to get a full picture of your betting habits.

How to Troubleshoot Deposit and Withdrawal Issues

1. Common Issues and Their Solutions:
   1. Verification Delays: If you've sent in your documents and it's taking longer than expected, contact Sports Interaction customer support.
2. Deposit Failures:
   1. Ensure your payment information is correct.
   2. Check your connection before proceeding to contact customer support.
3. Withdrawal Delays:
   1. Like with deposits, check your connection before asking customer support about any delays.
   2. If your money from winnings is delayed and you've confirmed everything else is OK, contact customer support to see when they'll deliver your funds.
4. Steps for Resolving Issues:
   1. Review Details: Double-check things like your payment info, verification status, and more.
   2. Consult the FAQ: In the FAQ section, you'll find sections dedicated to withdrawals, deposits, technical issues, verification, and more.
   3. Contact Customer Support: As mentioned, if things persist, contact customer support. Stake has an FAQ page in addition to live chat and email support.