Winter sports are a very attractive betting option, especially when there are Winter Olympics or World and European Championships. A great alternative to football in the cold months when most major championships are at rest. Winter sports offer a wide variety of sports to bet on.
Biathlon
This sport is a mix between cross-country skiing and shooting. It was born during World War II. Each race has different starts, each with a different betting opportunity. The different disciplines are: in men 12.5 kilometers of pursuit, 15 km of mass start and 20 km individually; women's 7.5km sprint, 10km chase, 12.5km mass start and 15km individual.
Ski jumps
In this sport, athletes jump from a specially adapted sloping ground, which can be small (up to 50 meters) and larger than 110 meters. The goal is to make the longest jump possible, with the overall ranking being determined by length, the judge's technique rating and the wind force at the time of the jump.
Alpine skiing
Skiing is the most popular winter sport. Bets on alpine disciplines carry many risks and pitfalls and are not recommended for beginners. In skiing, victory is determined by many factors, and any mistake can be decisive. Alpine skiing is divided into several main disciplines. Competitors have the right to compete in all different competitions. The main competitions are slalom, giant slalom and super-giant slalom. The races are split into two runs and the winner is the fastest of the two runs.
We have to choose our favorite very carefully. The factors that are good to watch are: who prepared the track (usually the coach of one of the teams), what are the weather conditions, what is the race number of our favorite (the further back is the competitor, the worse the condition of the track), and of course other metrics such as momentum and recent rankings. It is important to note that the competitors are fit for their major tournaments, i.e. they are in their best sporting form for the Olympic Games, World or European Championships.
Snowboard
Snowboarding is also part of the Olympic disciplines, although it is not yet as popular and loved as skiing. There are many different types of snowboarding: some of them are in the extreme sports category, such as jibing, freeriding and free style. The disciplines you can see on the betting sites are: alpine snowboarding resembles a super-giant slalom in skis; boarders (popular in our country for the success of Alexandra Zhekov) and half-pipe.
Bobsleigh
Here riders (two or four) descend on a sled on a specially constructed track. The most important skills are developing the initial speed when riders push the sled (so it is important that they are good runners), and the turning technique (which the first racer is responsible for).
Curling
The object of the game is to send the granite stone as close to the center of the circle as possible. The most popular competition is the World Cup. As the granite stone slides toward the target, opponents have the right to clear the ice in front of it, resulting in more force or reduced speed if they do not.
Shorttrack
This sport is a speed race that takes place on a hockey pitch. Competitors slide with skates, and to win you have to possess incredible concentration and physical training. The shorttrack resembles athletics sprints, the disciplines are divided into different lengths, and the path to the finish is through series in which only the fastest continue further.
Where to bet on winter sports
Despite their low popularity, with the development of the betting industry, the sites offer a growing variety of winter sports betting opportunities. Of course, you can find a bet on this sport in the Bet365 sports betting section in a relatively top spot. In addition to the many betting options, there is also the option to request a bet on a competitor and an event. This request will be considered and you will be given an odd for your event upon approval. Of course, winter sports can also be found on the 10Bet with good deals. As with other sports, 10Bet follows confidently Bet365 and gives competitive odds.
After this basic analysis of winter sports, we hope that we have been comprehensive in terms of useful information. The truth is that when reaching for winter sports bets, you have to keep in mind the statistical trends of the sport in question and its representatives. This is inherent in the bets of every sport - there is no one-size-fits-all formula, you just have to adjust to the appropriate standards, give yourself some time to get into the essence, and then act according to the established criteria we outlined.
