Multi Bets Ultimate Betting Strategy Guide

In this article, we’ll explain the purpose of multi bets and provide an explanation as to why punters simply love building massive multis!

Multi bets in its simplest form is the process of combining two or more single bets into one bet. Multi betting is known as a popular betting strategy and we’ll provide examples of how to take advantage below.

How do Multi bets work?

A common question we receive is how do multi bets work? It’s very similar to single bets but the major difference is that you’ll be combining bets together instead of placing them one by one.

How to place a Multi bet:

Login or signup to one of our recommended Australian betting sites
Find multiple Racing or Sports betting markets
Click on the odds of the bet type each time and each single bet will be added to the betslip
In the betslip, there will be a multi section that will show you the estimated odds payout and a betting stake field
Enter a betting stake and confirm the bet to finish

How are Multi bets calculated?

In terms of multi bet odds, each leg is multiplied together to establish the total odds.

Here’s how the multi bet odds would work for a simple 2 leg multi bet:

Multi Leg 1 = $2.14 odds
Multi Leg 2 = $2.85 odds
2.14 x 2.85 = $6.099 multi bet odds

As you can see, the first and second leg are simply multiplied together. If there was a third leg added, it would then multiply the total of the first 2 legs with the odds of the third leg.

Multi bets explained

There are many types of multi bets that you can place at all Australian sports betting sites. Here is a list of the most popular bet types and a simple explanation.

Racing Multi – In Racing, a popular multi betting strategy is using the win odds of multiple runners across different races
Win / Head to Head – Probably the most simple way of multi betting is using the win / head to head odds from multiple sports or runners
Each Way – Each way betting means betting on the win or place in Racing and most bookmakers will allow multi betting for this bet type.
Same Race Multi – Many betting sites allow you to place a same race multi bet. This allows you to pick multiple runners from the same race.
Same Game Multi – A SGM allows you to build a multiple bet for a single game. This can include head to head, total points, line/handicap and player props. The majority of Australian betting sites have adopted the same game multi feature into their betting promotions for members.

What are the benefits of Multi bets?

You might be asking the question – are multi bets worth it? There is a reason why multi are popular and we’ll explain why. Firstly, you simply stand to earn profit from your bets, especially compared to single bets.

Let’s use a simple head to head NBA betting example:

Single Bets:

Place a bet of $5 on the Los Angeles Lakers at $2.14 odds to beat the Philadelphia 76ers.
Place a bet of $5 on the Golden State Warriors at $1.43 to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Total Stake: $10.00
Total Payout: $10.70 + $7.15 = $17.85

Multi Bet:

Place a two leg multi on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors to win their respective games
Total Odds: $3.06
Total Stake: $10.00
Total Payout: $30.60

So if both single bets were to win, you would make a profit of $7.85. But if you placed a multi bet, you would stand to earn over double the profit ($12.75) for the same bet.

The only risky part about this bet is the probability of both teams winning is less than just betting on a single team in a single bet. But that is the risk/reward benefit of placing multis. Single bets can also be considered a “boring” strategy because placing a multi with a huge amount of legs is always going to be more exciting to watch over time, especially if it wins.

Here we are placing a two leg NBA multi using the win odds of two teams.