With events happening nearly every week, there are plenty of betting opportunities if you have the right table tennis predictions. Along with sharing our betting predictions for this fast-paced sport, we have actionable tips that should help improve your bet selections
Table Tennis Predictions For Today
These are our top table tennis predictions for today, as chosen by our experienced tipsters.
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Table Tennis Predictions 1×2
Although table tennis doesn’t have a true 1×2 market because it’s not possible for a match to end in a draw (x), most bookmakers still list the match-winner market as 1×2. Therefore, all 1×2 predictions relate to which player will win. Check out the table below for our picks.
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How Did We Pick Our Table Tennis Predictions?
Before explaining how we pick our table tennis predictions, it’s important to note that nothing is guaranteed in sports betting. The best table tennis players are capable of beating each other, which makes the betting wide open.
Ultimately, our predictions are data-driven by betting experts. We base the selections we make on betting value.
Therefore, sometimes we ignore the favourites if their price is too short and go for the underdog.
Among the criteria for the data we use are recent form, head-to-head match-ups, and the tournament format. Of course, there’s no magic formula to win every bet, which is why betting value is absolutely imperative.
What Is The Best Way To Bet On Table Tennis?
Everyone has their own strategy for table tennis predictions and betting. These are some of the factors to consider for your own activity.
The best players often produce the goods on the biggest stage, which is why it makes sense to wait for the top events, such as the World Championships. Generally speaking, there are fewer upsets in the majors so you can bet more confidently.
With statistics like these, it’s a good table tennis prediction strategy to follow (and bet on) the world’s top players. Of course, they will have low odds, so handicap betting is usually a better option.
Even the smallest difference in prices adds up over a period of time. For this reason, you should always look for the best odds.
If you know a player is a fast starter, it can be worth betting in-play on the first set only rather than the entire match.
This information comes from researching your table tennis predictions thoroughly. The more you learn about the players and their performances, the better your chances are of selecting the right markets to bet on.
How Do Odds Work In Table Tennis?
Table tennis betting odds represent two things:
- The payout a bettor will receive if that selection wins
- The bookmaker’s implied probability of that selection winning
For instance, if a player is 1.50 to win. If you bet GHS 100, you would win GHS 50 and get your GHS 100 stake back.
Also, based on odds of 1.50, the bookmaker is stating its implied probability of this player winning is 66.6%. Use the calculator below to work out your bets.
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Best Table Tennis Tournaments To Bet On
The table tennis calendar is always full. Here are the best tournaments to bet on.
World Championships
The International Table Tennis World Championships take place every year. The event runs for around ten days, during which more than 100 matches are played.
All of the world’s best players participate, which makes this a stellar event for bettors.
Olympics
Although only held once every four years, the Olympics is the pinnacle for most table tennis players. With players from all over the world competing, there are some mismatches in the early rounds that savvy bettors can take advantage of.
Pro League
The Czech Pro League is always buzzing with action. Many of Europe’s best players take part. However, there aren’t many Chinese players. This opens up to betting so you generally find more even odds.
Best Table Tennis Betting Markets
When betting on the biggest table tennis events, you have a plethora of markets to choose from. These are some of the most popular.
1×2
1×2 is the match-winner market. It’s the most straightforward and popular bet in table tennis. The odds reflect each player’s probability of winning.
Handicap
There are usually two handicap betting markets in table tennis – points and sets.
The fundamentals of each bet are the same, however. The favourite has a minus handicap that he/she must overcome for the bet to win.
The purpose of handicap betting is to provide a balanced market with the odds close to evens (2.00).
Correct Score
The correct score market refers to the set scores at the end of the match. With most events being the best of five or best of seven, there are several permutations to choose from.
Understandably, the odds on this market are higher (than 1×2) because it’s more difficult to predict.
Table Tennis Predictions And Tips FAQ
One strategy is to focus on the biggest tournaments, such as the World and European Championships. The reason is that every player wants to win these prestigious titles, so the best players typically rise to the top.
It depends on the players and the tournament.
However, to offer some insight, the world’s number one men’s player, Fan Zhendong, has an impressive 91% win rate this year. So upsets don’t happen too often when he’s playing.
From the world’s top five players from both men and women (10 players in total), the lowest win rate is 73%. Based on this data, you can say that these players win three out of four matches.
A point handicap is used to balance the odds in the match result market. For example, Ildar Khairullin is 1.50 to beat Alexey Yanshaev.
However, with a -5.5 point handicap, his odds are 1.98. Of course, to win this bet, Khairullin must win the match by 6 points or more.