The Dota project has grown from a fan mod for Warcraft III into one of the most popular multiplayer games. For professional “doters,” this favorite pastime has turned into a means of making money.
Every year, the planet’s strongest players compete for a place at The International. The tournament’s prize fund in 2021 exceeded $40 million, a little less than half of which went to the winner – the Russian team Team Spirit.
To become a professional in Dota 2, gamers need to train for years 10-12 hours a day. It’s a complicated path, but there is a simpler option to steadily earn money from your knowledge of the game. Betting on Dota 2 is present in the line of almost any bookmaker’s office. On our website, you can find a lot of interesting materials on cybersports and betting on this discipline.
The rules of the game and the basic principles
Matches on “Dota 2” are played between two teams consisting of five players. Usually, the lineup is divided into roles:
- Carrie (unit). The character who does the most damage, and fights in the company of one of the supports on the “light” line.
- Leader (two). A player who forces his way to the enemy base through the center line. He is opposed only by the opponent’s Meader.
- Offliner (three). The hero is in charge of the “difficult” line and is opposed by the opponent’s mid-river.
- Supports (four and five). Support Characters.
Dota has changed a lot since the initial version, and a lot is written about it in the news, but the developers have not touched the only map. Teams always play in the same location. The main task is to destroy the main building (throne) of the opponent. To get to the opponent’s base, teammates must not only break the resistance of the other side but also break through hundreds of creeps and destroy several towers and defensive fortifications.
Start of the fight and the first steps
Battles on the map begin with a choice of heroes (draft) – over 120 characters in total. This is usually managed by the captain. Already at this stage, the outcome of the map depends on the decisions.
After the selection of heroes begins the battle. Gamers pump their characters, gain experience, and gain or buy items. The individual level is important, but “Dota” is a team game where the right strategy can neutralize even the most pumped opponent.
Types of bets on Dota 2
In the bookmakers’ lines, you can find three types of bets on the game: long-term (outright), pre-match and live. Each type of bet has its characteristics.
Long-term bets
Outright bets are published in the line before the start of tournaments. Users can make bets not only on the final winner but also on the finalist, the exit from the group, and the comparison of team performances.
The advantage of long-term bets is the high odds on favorites. Minus – during the event, teams might have substitutions, illnesses, and loss of motivation.
Pre-match bets
Bets that can be placed before the start of the draft stage on the first card. The main advantages are higher quotes than live betting and a larger selection of bet types. Minus – the user does not see the heroes that the teams put up.
The main types of pre-match bets:
- Total win. Determination of the side that will win the duel.
- Winning on a single card. The number of cards depends on the format (BO1, BO2, BO3, BO5).
- First Blood. The side that makes the first kill on the map.
- First Tower. The team that first destroyed one of the towers on the line.
- First Roshan. Roshan is a dragon that appears in a special lair at intervals of once every 8-11 minutes. The team that kills the monster gets aegis (an artifact that resurrects its owner) and cheese (after 3 kills Roshan, restores health and mana).
- First Courier. Killing winged messengers transporting items bought by heroes from the base to the inventory.
- Total Minutes. The time in which a card is played.
- Card Total. The total number of cards played by the teams.
- Total kills. The number of kills made by all players on the team per card.
- Handicap on cards. The total advantage of one side in the score on the cards. For example, to score F(-1.5), the winning team must win with a difference of at least two cards.
The choice of pre-match bets depends on the bookmaker’s office. In some specialized BK, there are other types of bets: the score by a certain minute, the probability of collecting an artifact, etc.
Live betting in Dota 2
Betting, which the customers of bookmakers make during the match. Their advantage is that the user can see what heroes the team selected at the draft stage. The bettor can compare the pool of characters and, with a high degree of probability, predict the outcome of the card even before it starts.
The downside of live betting is that bookmakers usually offer to bet only on the outcomes. Additional betting options are rare.
Tips for betting on Dota 2
Dota can be called a kind of chess in the gaming world. Behind the external simplicity, there are complex strategies. The user who knows the meta knows how to analyze and look for patterns and has a high chance of winning. If you do not have enough knowledge, you can turn to specialized resources that publish forecasts and analyses.
Before making a bet, it is necessary to find and process the information on the following items:
- statistics of face-to-face meetings between the teams;
- teams’ motivation for the tournament or a particular duel;
- meta and pool of opponents’ heroes;
- substitutions in the lineups, illnesses, and rumors of termination of contracts;
- the ability of opponents to play in LAN/Online format.
Dota 2 differs from CS: GO in that there are only a few world-class events in the season. These include the majors and The International. The legendary “int” is what the pros play for. Top teams can intentionally blow out the passing tournaments to approach The International in better shape.
Dota 2 Betting Strategies
In most Dota 2 matches, there is an underdog and a favorite. Betting on the stronger team is likely to make a profit, but sensations in the game happen often. Knowing popular strategies will allow bettors to increase profits without additional risk.
Total less
If the difference in class is huge, and the odds on the victory of the favorite is a modest 1.2-1.5, it is worth paying attention to bets like “total less.” This applies to both total cards and kills in a single draw. The probability that the outsider will be defeated with a dry score of 2 for 20 minutes is high. The odds on such bets are higher than on the favorite’s victory.
Outsider in Live
The strategy will suit users who understand the characteristics of heroes and their combinations. The line can catch high odds on an outsider who loses on the first card and wins the draft in the next draw. Miracles do happen, but it is extremely difficult to win with a bad set of heroes.
Losing favorites in the playoffs
An example of a strategy is OG’s performance in 2020. Nota1l and partners often lost on the first card but then took over the initiative and steadily took the second and third cards. Betting on the losing favorite is recommended after analyzing drafts on the card following the losing one.
Betting on a clear favorite
A safe strategy with minimal returns. The odds on strong teams are low, but it is possible to increase profits by composing expresses of several events. It is important to remember that in the game, sensations often happen: the rare favorites go through the group stages of tournaments without losses.
How much money to bet on Dota 2
In cybersport, as well as in classic sports, the safest betting strategy is considered to be flat. It is not recommended to bet more than 3-5% of the bank on a single event, even if the bet is on the clear favorite.
The catch-up strategy is also popular with betting clients. For example, to bet with a staircase on the exact score of 2-0, and after winning to return to the initial amount.
Some bookmaker’s offices accept skins betting on Dota 2. Skin is an in-game item that changes the appearance of a character but does not affect his characteristics. Each “skin” has an equivalent in real money. Betting on skins is a great way to make money without investing.
Dota 2 is a complex discipline that requires study and understanding of the processes involved. Users are advised to learn how to analyze and follow the news from the teams to make a stable income from betting. The best way to join the community is to install Steam and start playing on your own.
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