{"id":1422,"date":"2023-01-01T10:14:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T07:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/?p=1422"},"modified":"2024-02-16T17:06:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:06:04","slug":"futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Futures Bets Explained in Simple Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since their inception, sports betting futures have been a mainstay of online sportsbooks across Africa \u2014 and Tanzania is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Considering futures odds are so attractive, it\u2019s no wonder why so many are rubbing their crystal ball and locking in bets.<\/p>\n<p>Before you can decide if sports betting futures are right for you, you need to understand what they are, the types of futures bets, futures odds, and the pros and cons. Once you\u2019ve got this down, you can be confident you\u2019re betting in the right market.<\/p>\n<p>A futures bet is a great way to test your sports knowledge and they are really simple to understand. One future prediction that is sure to come to fruition is, after reading this guide, you\u2019ll be equipped with all the tools necessary to place a winning bet.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"btn-box\"><a href=\"\" class=\"article__button button button_article\" style=\"\" target=\"&#8221;_self&#8221;\"> Bet with Parimatch <\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Read on so you can make an educated decision on whether a futures bet is the logical next step in your online betting journey \u2014 like it has been for so many successful punters in Africa.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e8d6b6e1e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" 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href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#What_are_Futures_Bets\" title=\"What are Futures Bets?\">What are Futures Bets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#How_Futures_Odds_Work\" title=\"How Futures Odds Work\">How Futures Odds Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Popular_Types_of_Futures_Bets\" title=\"Popular Types of Futures Bets\">Popular Types of Futures Bets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#League_Championship\" title=\"League Championship\">League Championship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Most_Valuable_Player_Award_MVP\" title=\"Most Valuable Player Award (MVP)\">Most Valuable Player Award (MVP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Conference_Championship\" title=\"Conference Championship\">Conference Championship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Big_Events\" title=\"Big Events\">Big Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Win_Percentage\" title=\"Win Percentage\">Win Percentage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Futures_Bets_Tips_And_Strategies\" title=\"Futures Bets Tips And Strategies\">Futures Bets Tips And Strategies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Pay_attention_to_previous_season_statistics\" title=\"Pay attention to previous season statistics\">Pay attention to previous season statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Be_mindful_of_players_age\" title=\"Be mindful of players\u2019 age\">Be mindful of players\u2019 age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Pay_attention_to_how_prone_players_are_to_injury\" title=\"Pay attention to how prone players are to injury\">Pay attention to how prone players are to injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Be_aware_of_offseason_acquisitions\" title=\"Be aware of offseason acquisitions\">Be aware of offseason acquisitions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#The_Pros_of_Futures_Bets\" title=\"The Pros of Futures Bets\">The Pros of Futures Bets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Season_Long_of_Entertainment\" title=\"Season Long of Entertainment\">Season Long of Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#There_Is_Money_To_Be_Won\" title=\"There Is Money To Be Won\">There Is Money To Be Won<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#The_Cons_of_Futures_Bets\" title=\"The Cons of Futures Bets\">The Cons of Futures Bets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Your_money_is_tied_up_for_a_long_time\" title=\"Your money is tied up for a long time\">Your money is tied up for a long time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Sports_betting_futures_are_inherently_difficult\" title=\"Sports betting futures are inherently difficult\">Sports betting futures are inherently difficult<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/futures-bets-explained-in-simple-words\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Futures_Bets\"><\/span>What are Futures Bets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A futures bet is a wager on an event, award, or series that can only be determined well into the future.<\/p>\n<p>Think of betting on the league champion, who will win the MVP award or a team\u2019s regular season win percentage. These are all popular options available in a futures bet market.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-is-live-betting\/\">live bet<\/a>, the quintessence of sports betting futures lies in the timeframe from when the bet is placed to when the outcome actually occurs \u2014 hence the name.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the sportsbook, you can wager in a shorter timeframe, but the odds will be adjusted accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Futures_Odds_Work\"><\/span>How Futures Odds Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically, a futures bet is placed during the preseason, with fixed odds at the time of the bet.<\/p>\n<p>As the season plays out, circumstances such as injuries or player suspensions result in fluctuating odds. It\u2019s actually part of why sports betting futures can be so intriguing.<\/p>\n<p>If you placed an NBA futures bet on the <i>New York Knicks<\/i> to win the NBA Championship, you could potentially see decimal odds of 20.0 (because they\u2019re notoriously bad).<\/p>\n<p>Now, imagine mid-season they acquired a couple of all-star players via trade. The odds would plummet, reflecting their newly-acquired talent.<\/p>\n<p>But luckily for you, the odds are fixed at the time of the bet meaning, in this situation, the probability of a payout is much more likely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Types_of_Futures_Bets\"><\/span>Popular Types of Futures Bets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A futures bet is a prop bet with seemingly unlimited possibilities. Some of them can even surround the status of a coach\u2019s employment!<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at what savvy punters across Africa are betting on and why.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"League_Championship\"><\/span>League Championship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Betting on the league championship is, hands down, the most popular futures bet.<\/p>\n<p>Although futures bets are available for all sports, league championship NFL futures betting has become particularly popular in Tanzania.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the NBA or MLB, there is only one championship game \u2014 <i>The Super Bowl.<\/i> Due to this everyone\u2019s tuning in.<\/p>\n<p>Equally, it\u2019s relatively easy to predict so bettors feel like they have a good chance of winning.<\/p>\n<p>A league championship futures bet is pretty simple to understand. You just pick the team you think will hoist the trophy at the end of the season and enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Valuable_Player_Award_MVP\"><\/span>Most Valuable Player Award (MVP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a league championship futures bet you are concerned with the performance of a team. However, in an MVP futures bet you are only concerned with one (and only one) specific player.<\/p>\n<p>Most commonly seen in basketball, the NBA lends itself very well to MVP bets. This is specifically because there are only five players on the court at a time and typically the starting five remain in the game for most of its entirety.<\/p>\n<p>Since the games are played so frequently (two to five times a week) and the likely MVP candidates are on the court for most of the game, you can really become enveloped in the action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Championship\"><\/span>Conference Championship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to a futures bet on the league championship, betting on the conference championship is as the name suggests. You\u2019re picking who you think will win a subdivision of the league.<\/p>\n<p>This style of betting is most popular in leagues where there are many conferences, such as the NCAA. The primary reason is that powerhouse collegiate teams have systems in place to remain on top.<\/p>\n<p>Also, success breeds success, and the best high school athletes typically look to play for Universities with a track record of repeated prosperity \u2014 making it relatively easy to determine the conference winners.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_Events\"><\/span>Big Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not every sport follows the traditional preseason, regular season, postseason format. For example, golf hosts prestigious worldwide events throughout the course of the year known as majors.<\/p>\n<p>There are four major tournaments: <i>The Masters<\/i>, <i>The Open<\/i>, <i>The PGA Championship<\/i>, and <i>The US Open<\/i>. Similar to betting on the league championship, when betting on a major event, you are simply wagering on who will win the whole event.<\/p>\n<p>Golf isn\u2019t the only sport that hosts major tournaments or events. Other popular options are the triple crown in horse racing, grand slams in tennis, and global events like <i>The World Cup<\/i> or <i>The Olympic Games.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>In a traditional sports league with a regular season and a playoff, only one champion is crowned per year.<\/p>\n<p>A futures bet on big events has become such an appealing option for bettors across Africa because there are so many tournaments throughout the course of the year. As mentioned previously, golf has four alone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Win_Percentage\"><\/span>Win Percentage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A baseball season in the MLB (Major League Baseball) has a whopping 162 games. This long season lends itself well to betting on a team&#8217;s win percentage at the end.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s slightly different from a moneyline bet. It\u2019s actually a totals bet, or otherwise referred to as an over\/under bet on the win percentage of a team at the end of the regular season.<\/p>\n<p>You wager on whether you think a team will achieve a higher (or lower) win percentage than the figure set forth by the bookmaker.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about the different types of bets that Parimatch offers, check out these articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-is-double-chance-betting-explained\/\">Double chance bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-is-handicap-betting-explained\/\">Handicap bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/over-under\/\">Total (over\/under) bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/correct-score-betting\/\">Correct score bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/both-teams-to-score\/\">Both teams to score bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/draw-betting\/\">Draw bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/draw-no-bet\/\">No draw bets<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/half-time-full-time-betting-strategy-explained\/\">Half-time\/full-time bets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Futures_Bets_Tips_And_Strategies\"><\/span>Futures Bets Tips And Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to have a strategy before you wager your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best time-tested tips that will help you along the way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_attention_to_previous_season_statistics\"><\/span>Pay attention to previous season statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This tip is primarily relevant if you are placing a futures bet on individual accolades like the MVP award. As the name suggests, the most valuable player in a league typically finishes on the top of the leaderboard in one (or all) departments.<\/p>\n<p>In the previous year, if a player finished second or third in MVP voting, and not much changed during the offseason, they would be a safe bet to wager on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_mindful_of_players_age\"><\/span>Be mindful of players\u2019 age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Players get older and their output on the pitch suffers over time. Remember that father time is undefeated.<\/p>\n<p>If a player had a great season the year before but is approaching the twilight of their career, it wouldn\u2019t be reasonable to expect them to perform at the same level as they did in their prime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pay_attention_to_how_prone_players_are_to_injury\"><\/span>Pay attention to how prone players are to injury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most consequential component of a team\u2019s lack of success is the athletes\u2019 health. Certain players are more prone to injury than others.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not wise to make a futures bet on individual awards or team accomplishments when a player or team is injury-prone.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Michael Jordan, the best basketball player of all time (according to most), was picked third in his draft class? Do you know who was picked second? Probably not because he (Sam Bowie) was riddled with so many injuries that his NBA career was over before it even started.<\/p>\n<p>At that time (1984) medical science wasn\u2019t where it\u2019s at today, and it was difficult to predict who the injury-prone guys were. But that was then, this is now. Use the information out there to determine which players get injured most often.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_aware_of_offseason_acquisitions\"><\/span>Be aware of offseason acquisitions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a big one for sports betting futures. The offseason is the primary component bookmakers pay attention to when setting the futures odds.<\/p>\n<p>Think about the scenario mentioned before with the <i>New York Knicks<\/i> mid-season acquisitions, and how that changed the futures odds.<\/p>\n<p>You need to be aware of all the happenings in the offseason, with a focus on the players and staff.<\/p>\n<p>With a futures bet, you are testing your knowledge and understanding versus the bookmakers. You have to be aware of what they\u2019re concerned with so you\u2019re not at a disadvantage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pros_of_Futures_Bets\"><\/span>The Pros of Futures Bets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sports betting is all about weighing the risk versus the reward.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why so many people in Tanzania are getting in on the action.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Season_Long_of_Entertainment\"><\/span>Season Long of Entertainment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As previously mentioned, at the core of a futures bet is the lengthiness of the bet. Instead of placing multiple bets throughout the course of a season, you can place a single wager at the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, you can link multiple bets in <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/what-are-parlays-and-teasers\/\">parlays<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/system-bets\/\">systems<\/a> to sweeten the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Adding separate legs to your bet, with the option to bet across multiple sports, truly makes for a rewarding betting (and viewing) experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_Is_Money_To_Be_Won\"><\/span>There Is Money To Be Won<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you could probably guess, with such a lofty timeline from bet to outcome, there is an equally comparable payout at the end if you win. After all, it\u2019s hard enough to bet on the outcome of a single game, let alone an entire season or tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Bookmakers reward you handsomely for predicting the future of specific aspects of an entire season or event.<\/p>\n<p>Futures odds may be the single biggest reason why so many people are attracted to sports betting futures. With such great odds, coupled with the unpredictable nature of a long season, it\u2019s clear why futures have become so popular.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cons_of_Futures_Bets\"><\/span>The Cons of Futures Bets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every bettor is different, which is part of the reason why online sportsbooks offer so much choice. You have to ask, is the juice worth the squeeze?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at what you\u2019ll be sacrificing to get the delicious nectar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_money_is_tied_up_for_a_long_time\"><\/span>Your money is tied up for a long time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember, a futures bet is typically placed in the preseason, and a winning pick won\u2019t payout until the latter portion of a season-long campaign. Logically, this means your money will be tied up accordingly and a return on investment (ROI) isn\u2019t realistic until the distant future.<\/p>\n<p>For some, this may feel like a burden depending on their patience and bankroll.<\/p>\n<p>Most gamblers are in it for quick enjoyment, and depending on how you look at it, a futures bet could sap the thrill you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_betting_futures_are_inherently_difficult\"><\/span>Sports betting futures are inherently difficult<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Futures odds have the potential for insane payouts, the reason is because the outcomes are not easy to predict.<\/p>\n<p>Online sportsbooks are fair, none fairer than <a href=\"\/regtel\/1?utm_source=tz_blog&amp;utm_medium=regtel&amp;utm_campaign=futures-bets\">Parimatch<\/a> in respect to futures odds. What this means is that the online bookmakers set odds so that the risk\/reward ratio is balanced as close to 1:1 as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Since the bets are harder (higher risk) the payouts are greater (higher reward).<\/p>\n<p>Anyone with a <a href=\"https:\/\/parimatch.co.tz\/blog\/en\/sports-betting-strategies-that-work\/\">sports betting strategy<\/a> revolved around mitigating risk, a futures bet is probably not the right avenue to take.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sports betting futures are as popular as ever and only gaining momentum in hopeful bettors across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>With season-long enjoyment and the potential for game-changing payouts, it\u2019s obvious why so many in Tanzania are pulling the trigger on a futures bet.<\/p>\n<p>The money is flooding out and you don\u2019t want to miss your chance to claim your share.<\/p>\n<p>Before placing a bet, it\u2019s vital to understand if sports betting futures are right for you. 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